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- Lorne
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Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer and Rock HOF Member, Dies at 90
Drummer Hal Blaine, who propelled dozens of major hit records during the ‘60s and ‘70s as a member of the “Wrecking Crew,” Hollywood’s elite, ubiquitous cadre of first-call studio musicians, died Monday, according to a statement from family members on his official Facebook page. He was 90.
- memphis boy
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Re: Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer and Rock HOF Member, Dies at 90
So sad. I was blown away with the Wrecking Crew movie. I never knew
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Re: Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer and Rock HOF Member, Dies at 90
His list of credits is huge. He was the beat behind the sound of the 60s.
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Re: Hal Blaine, Wrecking Crew Drummer and Rock HOF Member, Dies at 90
One of the highlights of the early "Philles" LP's (Phil Spector) was the listing on the liner notes of the studio musicians. So I was familiar with the name Hal Blaine early in my DJ career. Even so, I did not realize until recently that he was a key player in a lot of the Beach Boys hits. Hal had such a great history and I am happy that the movie about the "Wrecking Crew" came out to show how much he was a part of our music. If I may, and if you haven't already done so, listen to "The Bells Of St. Mary" on the Phil S. Christmas LP. I think that was the perfect showcase for Hal and the "Wall Of Sound". Thank you Hal and find your place in the R&R Heaven band. That spot's been waiting for you!
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