Hal Blaine

Born: 1949-02-05

Birthplace: Holyoke - Massachusetts - USA

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.

Known For

Man on the Moon
The Wrecking Crew
Baby the Rain Must Fall
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
The T.A.M.I. Show
Ferocious Drummers
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
The Harmony Game
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
Jan & Dean: On the Run

Top Movie Credits

Man on the Moon Harrah's Band
The Wrecking Crew Self - Drums
The T.A.M.I. Show Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)