Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine

Acting Born: February 5, 1949 • 70 years old (deceased) • Holyoke - Massachusetts - USA

Biography

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

Classic Albums

Classic Albums

as Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew

Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

as Harrah's Band

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

as Self

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

as Self - Drums

The T.A.M.I. Show

The T.A.M.I. Show

as Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)

Baby the Rain Must Fall

Baby the Rain Must Fall

as Band Member

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

as Self

Ferocious Drummers

Ferocious Drummers

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

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

as Self

The Harmony Game

The Harmony Game

as Self

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

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

as Self

Jan & Dean: On the Run

Jan & Dean: On the Run

as Clobber

Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast

Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast

as Self

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

as Self

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

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

as Self

Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

as Self

Pet Stories

Pet Stories

as Self

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

as Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer

The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical

The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical