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Nigel Olsson (born 10 February 1949) is an English rock drummer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of the Elton John Band alongside bassist Dee Murray .
Aug 22, 2018 · August 22, 2018. Nigel Olsson reflects on his lengthy career drumming for Elton John, his side interest in auto racing and whether or not he'll retire. Steve Jennings/WireImage. Elton John was...
Apr 11, 2011 · By Joe Bosso. published 11 April 2011. Nigel Olsson, with trademark gloves and headphones, behind his DW drum kit during an Elton John concert in Sydney, Australia, 2008. © Bob King/Corbis. "Playing live is just as exciting today as it was 40 years ago," Elton John drummer Nigel Olsson told MusicRadar.
Nigel’s first appearance on an Elton album was as the drummer on Lady, What’s Tomorrow? from Empty Sky, Elton's 1969 debut. He played on select songs on the albums Tumbleweed Connection, Friends and Madman Across The Water before Elton solidified his studio band of Nigel, Dee Murray (bass) and Davey Johnstone (guitars) on Honky Château in ...
Nigel Olsson helped define the Elton John Band sound that took the singer’s career to new heights in the 1970s and has been a fan favorite for decades. Tours played: 1970-71 | 1972-73 | 1973-74 | 1980 | 1982-83 | 1984 | 2000 | 2001-09 | 2009-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-Present
Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. February 10, 1949 in Wallasey, Merseyside, England. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Contemporary Pop/Rock. Member Of. The Tremblers, Argosy, The Spencer Davis Group, Uriah Heep, Rikki and the Last Days of Earth. Explore Nigel Olsson's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews.
Jan 15, 2007 · When news hit in the mid-’80s that Nigel Olsson was no longer playing drums with Elton John, the singer and drummer’s fans were shocked. The drummer’s name had practically become synonymous with Elton’s music. Without a doubt, Nigel’s impact on the pop star’s music would be sorely missed.
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