Gar Samuelson
Appearance
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Birth name | Gary Charles Samuelson |
Born | Dunkirk, New York, U.S. | February 18, 1958
Died | July 14, 1999 Orange City, Florida, U.S. | (aged 41)
Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Years active | 1975–1999 |
Labels | Capital, Combat |
Formerly of | Megadeth, Fatal Opera, The New Yorkers |
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]
Discography
[change | change source]Megadeth
Fatal Opera
- Fatal Opera (1995)
- The Eleventh Hour (1997)
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-84609-091-2.