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Hal Blaine

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Hal Blaine

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Also known as Harold Simon Belsky

American drummer (1929–2019)

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Hal Blaine was an American male session musician and drummer. He began his work period in 1948 and continued until his death on March 11, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1929, and spoke English.

Blaine is recognized in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame collection.

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Film & TV

Holyoke - Massachusetts - USA

Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky; February 5, 1929 – March 11, 2019) was an American drummer and session musician, estimated to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the history of the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles.

Known for

  • Elvis Presley: The Searcher — Self2018
  • Soundbreaking — Self2016
  • The Harmony Game — Self2011
  • Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 — Self2010
  • Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds — Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer2010
  • The Wrecking Crew — Self - Drums2008
  • The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice — Self2005
  • Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968 — Self2004
  • Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast — Self2004
  • Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile — Self2004

via TMDB

Authority record · VIAF

Lifespan
1929–2019
Nationality
US
Role / Field
Session musician, Drummers musicians, Drummer
Language
eng
Gender
Male

Recorded by 9 libraries

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harold
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Holyoke
Place of death
Palm Desert
Occupation
drummer
Award
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Genre
rock music
Instrument
drum kit
Official website
halblaine.com
Image
Hal Blaine in 1995.jpg
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date of birth
1929-02-05
date of death
2019-03-11
birth name
Harold Simon Belsky
start of work period
1948-00-00
end of work period
2019-03-11
manner of death
natural causes
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