Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky; February 5, 1929 – March 11, 2019) was an American rock drummer and session musician. He was one of the most known session drummers. He was known for his works with the Wrecking Crew. He also performed alongside Frank Sinatra.
Hal Blaine | |
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 Blaine recording at the Record Plant in 1995 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Harold Simon Belsky |
| Born | February 5, 1929 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 2019 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 1940s–2019 |
| Associated acts | Wrecking Crew, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Rivers, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Barbra Streisand, Captain & Tennille |
In 2018, Blaine received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.[1]
Blaine died on March 11, 2019 at the age of 90 in Los Angeles.[2][3]
Hal Blaine Media
Facsimile of stamp image used by Blaine
References
- ↑ Fabian, Renée (January 9, 2018). "Tina Turner To Queen: 2018 Recording Academy Special Merit Awards". The Recording Academy.
- ↑ "Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer, Dies at 90". Billboard. March 11, 2019. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8502133/hal-blaine-wrecking-crew-member-dies-at-90. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ↑ "Hal Blaine, Studio Drummer Dies at 90". Variety. March 11, 2019. https://variety.com/2019/music/news/hal-blaine-studio-drummer-dies-at-90-1203160849/. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
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