The Birth Of The Beatby Sandy Nelson

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Song Information

Year
1962
Peak Position
#75
Weeks on Chart
1
Total Ratings
0

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Artist Bio

Artist Bio:
Sandy Nelson is an American drummer who gained fame in the early 1960s for his instrumental rock and roll music. He was born on December 1, 1938, in Santa Monica, California. Nelson is known for his energetic drumming style and his use of the double bass drum pedal, which was innovative at the time.


Nelson's most famous recording is the drum solo "Let There Be Drums," which was released in 1961 and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He continued to release music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but his popularity waned as the music landscape shifted. Despite this, Sandy Nelson remains a respected figure in the world of rock and roll drumming, known for his technical skill and influence on other drummers.

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