Gar Samuelson

Gary Charles "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 – July 14, 1999) was an American drummer. He was best remembered for being the drummer for thrash metal band Megadeth from 1984 to 1987. Samuelson played on their first two albums, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985) and Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986). He influenced how thrash metal sounded by being one of the first drummers to use elements of jazz music while playing.[1]

Gar Samuelson
Birth nameGary Charles Samuelson
Born(1958-02-18)February 18, 1958
Dunkirk, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 1999(1999-07-14) (aged 41)
Orange City, Florida, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1975–1999
LabelsCapital, Combat

Discography

Megadeth

Fatal Opera

  • Fatal Opera (1995)
  • The Eleventh Hour (1997)

References

  1. Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-84609-091-2.