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Sander Lloyd Nelson (December 1, 1938 – February 14, 2022) was an American drummer. [1] Nelson, one of the best-known rock and modern jazz drummers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and released over 30 albums. He was a session drummer on many other well-known hits. [2]
Feb 24, 2022 · Sandy Nelson, one of the few musicians in pop history to score Top 10 hits as a drummer — something he did early in a career that included more than 30 albums — died on Feb. 14 at a hospice...
Sep 14, 2008 · Watch Sandy Nelson's classic performance of Let There Be Drums, a rock instrumental that showcases his drumming skills and style.
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.
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 14, 2022 · Rock & roll session drummer and recording artist from the 1950s through to the '70s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: 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.
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 ...
