Hal Blaine
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Hal Blaine | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Harold Simon Belsky |
Born | Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | February 5, 1929
Died | March 11, 2019 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 90)
Genres | Pop, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | |
Years active | 1940s–2019 |
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.
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]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ↑ "Hal Blaine, Studio Drummer Dies at 90". Variety. March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019.