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Sandy Nelson

Rock drummer (1938-2022) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 83

Sander Lloyd Nelson was an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known rock and modern jazz drummers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and released over 30 albums. He was a session drummer on many other well-known hits.

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He lived in Boulder City, Nevada, where he continued to experiment with music on keyboards and piano.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2022 · aged 83

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