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Nigel Olsson (* 10. Februar 1949 in Wallasey, Merseyside, England) ist ein Schlagzeuger, der insbesondere als Musiker der Band von Elton John bekannt ist. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Werdegang. 2 Eigene Veröffentlichungen. 3 Weblinks. 4 Einzelnachweise. Werdegang. 1970 war Nigel Olsson vorübergehend Schlagzeuger der Band Uriah Heep .
Nigel Olsson (born 10 February 1949) is an English rock drummer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of the Elton John Band alongside bassist Dee Murray .
The Elton John Band is the band that backs singer, composer and pianist Elton John on both studio and live recordings. The band has gone through several lineup changes, but Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, and Ray Cooper have been members (albeit not continuously) since 1970, 1971 and 1973 respectively.
22. Aug. 2018 · Nigel Olsson shares his memories of playing drums for Elton John for 50 years, from their first demo in 1969 to the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. He also talks about his side interest in auto racing and his relationship with Bernie Taupin.
10. Feb. 2018 · Ten Things You May Not Have Known About Nigel Olsson. (Photo: Tony Smith) Nigel and Elton at the Village Recorders studio in 2015. (Photo: Joseph Guay) 1 / 3. Become a Rocket Club member and exclusive news will make its way directly to your inbox. Be the first to know where Elton will perform next and get your hands on pre-sale tickets.
11. Apr. 2011 · Not that there haven't been bumps in the road: in 1975, John let Olsson and Murray go, only to bring Olsson back in 1980 (Murray returned two years later); and then, in 1985, the mercurial superstar jettisoned his rhythm section once again - it would take 15 years, and several fits and starts, for Olsson to take his rightful place on the drummer's throne for good.
Nigel and Dee were invited back to the band in 1980, beginning another four-year run with Elton. Nigel played Saturday Night (from his album Changing Tides) and All I Want Is You, in the middle of Elton’s set on the 1980 tour…the only time Elton has regularly given the stage to a band member during one of his tours.
