Hal Blaine
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 5, 1929
- Died
- March 11, 2019 (aged 90)
- 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
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
The T.A.M.I. Show
Soundbreaking
The Harmony Game
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Classic Albums
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical
Filmography
Ferocious Drummers
Movie
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Soundbreaking
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Harmony Game
Movie · as Self
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
Movie · as Self
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Movie · as Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer
John Denver: Thank God I'm a Country Boy: Live in Australia 1977
Movie · as Self - Drums
The Wrecking Crew
Movie · as Self - Drums
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Movie · as Self
Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast
Movie · as Self
Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968
Movie · as Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Movie · as Self
Pet Stories
Movie · as Self
The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical
Movie
John Denver: Rocky Mountain High - Live in Japan
Movie · as Self - Drums
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Movie · as Self
Man on the Moon
Movie · as Harrah's Band
Classic Albums
TV · as Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew · 1 ep
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Movie · as Self
Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968
Movie · as Self
Jan & Dean: On the Run
Movie · as Clobber
Baby the Rain Must Fall
Movie · as Band Member
The T.A.M.I. Show
Movie · as Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)