Hal Blaine

Feb 05, 1949 - Mar 11, 2019 (70 years old) in 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

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Classic Albums

Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew

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Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Self

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Man on the Moon

Harrah's Band

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Baby the Rain Must Fall

Band Member

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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Self

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The Wrecking Crew

Self - Drums

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The T.A.M.I. Show

Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)

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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Self

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Jan & Dean: On the Run

Clobber

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Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

Self

Credits

Ferocious Drummers Future

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Elvis Presley: The Searcher 2018

Self

★ 7.6
The Harmony Game 2011

Self

★ 7.3
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 2010

Self

★ NR
The Wrecking Crew 2008

Self - Drums

★ 7.3
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice 2005

Self

★ 7
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile 2004

Self

★ 6.6
Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast 2004

Self

★ NR
Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968 2004

Self

★ NR
Pet Stories 2003

Self

★ NR
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys 2002

Self

★ NR
Man on the Moon 1999

Harrah's Band

★ 7.2
Classic Albums 1997

Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew

★ 7.7
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 1995

Self

★ 6
Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968 1968

Self

★ NR
Jan & Dean: On the Run 1966

Clobber

★ NR
Baby the Rain Must Fall 1965

Band Member

★ 6.2
The T.A.M.I. Show 1964

Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)

★ 8