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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 .
- 10. Februar 1949
- Olsson, Nigel
- Wallasey
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 .
22. Aug. 2018 · Nigel Olsson, the drummer who backed Elton John on his first album in 1969 and has played on many of his most enduring albums and concerts, shares his long tenure in the band, his side interest in auto racing and his retirement plans. Learn about his early memories, his legendary shows, his side interest and his future plans.
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.
- Elton John, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, Ray Cooper, John Mahon, Kim Bullard, Matt Bissonette
- eltonjohn.com
- 1970–present
10. Feb. 2018 · Nigel is an admirer of Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft and their air crews. His custom-made drum kit for the Million Dollar Piano, designed and built by DW Drums, displays the badge of the No. 610 (County of Chester) Squadron, of which he is an honorary member, and the squadron code found on a Spitfire Mk.1 aircraft.
Nigel Olsson helped define the Elton John Band sound that took the singer’s career to new heights in the 1970s and has been a fan favorite for decades. Tours played: 1970-71 | 1972-73 | 1973-74 | 1980 | 1982-83 | 1984 | 2000 | 2001-09 | 2009-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-Present
11. Apr. 2011 · Throughout his career with John, on landmark albums such as 11-17-70, Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Olsson, an individualist with a quirky, dramatic sense of timing, has informed John's smash hits with a freshness and striking point of view.