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" Let There Be Drums " is a 1961 instrumental composed by American drummer Sandy Nelson and guitarist Richard Podolor, who later became a renowned record producer. Background. The piece is a guitar and drums duet and is an early example of surf music . Chart performance.
Feb 24, 2022 · Sandy Nelson in about 1970. He was a drummer who captured the popular imagination. His tracks “Teen Beat” and “Let There Be Drums” made the top 10 on the charts. Michael Ochs Archives...
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.
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