Hal Blaine

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

Classic Albums

Man on the Moon

Soundbreaking

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Baby the Rain Must Fall

The Wrecking Crew

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

The T.A.M.I. Show

All Movies (18)

• The Harmony Game2011 · as Self
• Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds2010 · as Self- The Wrecking Crew drummer
• Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-19692010 · as Self
• The Wrecking Crew2008 · as Self - Drums
• The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice2005 · as Self
• Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile2004 · as Self
• Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 19682004 · as Self
• Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast2004 · as Self
• Pet Stories2003 · as Self
• The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical2003
• Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys2002 · as Self
• Man on the Moon1999 · as Harrah's Band
• Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times1995 · as Self
• Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 19681968 · as Self
• Jan & Dean: On the Run1966 · as Clobber
• Baby the Rain Must Fall1965 · as Band Member
• The T.A.M.I. Show1964 · as Self - Drummer in House Band (uncredited)
• Ferocious Drummers—

All TV Shows (3)

• Elvis Presley: The Searcher2018 · as Self
• Soundbreaking2016 · as Self
• Classic Albums1997 · as Self - session drummer, The Wrecking Crew