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
The T.A.M.I. Show
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
The Harmony Game
Ferocious Drummers
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

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