Ricky Lawson

William Riser III (November 8, 1954 – December 23, 2013), better known as Ricky Lawson, was an American drummer and composer from Detroit, Michigan. He worked extensively as a session musician with artists including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, and many more. He famously played drums on Whitney Houston’s 1974 hit “I Will Always Love You”. He co-founded jazz-fusion band Yellow Jackets.