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.

Hal Blaine

Acting Born February 5, 1929 – Died March 11, 2019 Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA

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

Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew

Man on the Moon

Harrah's Band

Soundbreaking

Self

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Self

The Wrecking Crew

Self - Drums

The T.A.M.I. Show

Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)

Baby the Rain Must Fall

Band Member

John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

Self - Drums

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer

John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977

Self - Drums

The Harmony Game

Self

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

Self