Gerald Conway (11 September 1947 – 29 March 2024) was an English folk and rock drummer and percussionist.

He performed with the backing band for Cat Stevens in the 1970s, with Jethro Tull during the 1980s, and was a member of Fairport Convention from 1998 to 2022.

In their early years Steeleye Span also drafted in the services of Conway, who was a friend of the band.

The Village Wait (1970), which also featured contributions from Dave Mattacks, who Conway later replaced in Fairport.

[14][15][5] Founding member of Fairport Convention, Simon Nicol, said of Conway: "Wonderfully patient and wise, infuriatingly tardy (!)

He played incredibly on my first solo album, If You Saw Thro' My Eyes... pure Gerry Energy and spirit.

"[5] Writing on his Facebook page, Yusuf/Cat Stevens said, "Sadly my great old drummer, Gerry Conway just passed away.