
Hal Blaine
Known For
Acting
Born
1949-02-05 in Holyoke - Massachusetts - USA
Died
2019-03-11
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.
Most Known For

Classic Albums
as Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew

Man on the Moon
as Harrah's Band

Elvis Presley: The Searcher
as Self

The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)

Baby the Rain Must Fall
as Band Member

The Wrecking Crew
as Self - Drums

The Harmony Game
as Self

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
as Self

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

Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968
as Self

Ferocious Drummers

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
as Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer

Jan & Dean: On the Run
as Clobber

Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
as Self

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
as Self

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
as Self

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

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

Pet Stories
as Self

Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast
as Self