Hal Blaine

Biography

Hal Blaine was a renowned American drummer and session musician who claimed to be among the most recorded studio drummers in history, with over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles under his belt. As a key member of Phil Spector's "Wrecking Crew," he contributed to iconic hits like the Ronettes' "Be My Baby" and works by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Simon & Garfunkel. A pioneer in rock and roll session work, Blaine was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2007.