
Hal Blaine
Department: Acting
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

The Wrecking Crew
2008

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
2010

The Harmony Game
2011

Jan & Dean: On the Run
1966

Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
2002

Elvis: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 – JUNE 27, 1968
1968

Man on the Moon
1999

Elvis Black Leather Stand Up Show #1 - JUNE 29, 1968
2004

Elvis NBC TV Special, Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast
2004

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
2004

Ferocious Drummers
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Baby the Rain Must Fall
1965

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
2005

Pet Stories
2003

The T.A.M.I. Show
1964

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
1995

The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Rock 'n Roll Musical
2003

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
2010

Elvis Presley: The Searcher
2018

Classic Albums
1997

Soundbreaking
2016