Nigel Olsson

Biography

Nigel Olsson was born on February 10, 1949, in Wallasey, Cheshire, England, to a family originally from Gothenburg. He began his musical career playing guitar in small bands and eventually took up the drums, making his record album debut with Plastic Penny in 1968. A lifelong member of Elton John's band, Olsson has also had a successful solo music career, including a notable hit single in 1979 with "Dancin' Shoes".