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Mini Bio. Born in Santa Monica, California, legendary rock drummer Sandy Nelson seemed destined for a career in music--his best friends in high school were future rock stars Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (later to become the singing duo of Jan & Dean) and Kim Fowley, who became one of the most influential record producers in rock history.
Feb 28, 2022 · Sandy Nelson, a drummer whose flashy style and propulsive rhythms helped elevate the importance of the instrument in early rock and roll, died Feb. 14, 2022, in Boulder City, Nev. The cause of death was not reported, however Nelson had been in hospice for some time. He was 83.
Feb 14, 2024 · Sandy Nelson, a drummer whose flashy style and propulsive rhythms helped elevate the importance of the instrument in early rock and roll, died Feb. 14, 2022, in Boulder City, Nev. The precise cause of death was not reported, however Nelson had suffered a stroke in 2017. He was 83.
Sep 24, 2019 · 43.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 177. 11K views 4 years ago. Let There Be Drums (Nelson-Podolor) by Sandy Nelson Sandy’s second top 10 drum-based instrumental (the first was his 1959 debu...
Sep 12, 2008 · Watch Sandy Nelson, one of the most influential rock drummers of all time, perform his classic instrumental hit "The Birth Of The Beat" on YouTube. This video showcases his energetic and ...
Active. 1950s - 2020s. Born. December 1, 1938 in Santa Monica, CA. Died. February 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Instrumental Rock, Rock & Roll. Also Known As. Sander L Nelson. Sander L. Nelson. Member Of. The Hollywood Argyles, The Teddy Bears. Album Highlights. Full Discography. See Full Discography. New Releases. Discover.
Born in Santa Monica, California, legendary rock drummer Sandy Nelson seemed destined for a career in music--his best friends in high school were future rock stars Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (later to become the singing duo of Jan & Dean) and Kim Fowley, who became one of the most influential record producers in rock history.
