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Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine

Actor · 1929–2019 · Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA

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Biography

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.

Acted in 5

2000s

  1. 2003

    The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical

    Movie

1960s

  1. 1966

    Jan & Dean: On the Run

    Clobber

  2. 1965

    Baby the Rain Must Fall

    Band Member

No release date

  1. Ferocious Drummers

    Movie

Appearances17

2010s

  1. 2018

    Elvis Presley: The Searcher

    Self · 2 episodes

  2. 2016
  3. 2011

    The Harmony Game

    Self

  4. 2010

    Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

    Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer

  5. Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

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

    Self - Drums

  2. 2008
  3. 2004

    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

    Self

  4. Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968

    Self

  5. Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast

    Self

  6. 2003

    Pet Stories

    Self

  7. John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan

    Self - Drums

  8. 2002

    Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

    Self

1990s

  1. 1997
  2. 1995

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

    Self

1960s

  1. 1968

    Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968

    Self

  2. 1964

    The T.A.M.I. Show

    Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)