Hal Blaine
American drummer (1929-2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Hal Blaine | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Harold Simon Belsky |
Born | (1929-02-05)February 5, 1929 Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 11, 2019(2019-03-11) (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 1940s–2019 |
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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]