It was nigel s idea to make sets with extended sizes and the long bass drums. Bernie taupin, captain fantastic, mp3 music downloads, my guardian angel, mae. Nigel s fanclub site has a couple references to this fact, but due to various legal reasons, full disclosure of nigel s involvement meaning which songs he. You can actually do that on the drums if you allow yourself to feel the music and let your imagination take over. For more information on nigel olsson visit the link below. In a way the story starts with nigel olsson, the drummer in plastic penny, he states on the tape. He began his musical career playing the guitar in small bands, and took up the drums at a gig where the drummer did not show up at the last minute.
Vintage snare drums online ludwig, slingerland, leedy, camco. Bestknown as the drummer in elton johns early70s backing band, nigel olsson was born february 10, 1949, in the small cheshire now merseyside town of wallasey, england. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nigel olsson at the discogs marketplace. Ray cooper has been a full and parttime member of the elton john band since 1971. Dwight would become elton john and that nigel olsson would. Nigel olsson vinyl records and cds british musician born febraury 10, 1949 in wallasey, in the county of merseyside, england drummer and singer, member of plastic penny, later played drums for mainly elton john and also with uriah heep in 1970. Nieto the sound of underwater friction produced by movement mp3 download. This offering includes dancin shoes, a little bit of soap, and the fabulously done say goodbye to hollywood. The only drag for me, i cant speak for the other guys, but im sure theyd.
This recording is available for digital download everywhere including. Nigel olsson reflects on 50 years of playing drums for. Plastic penny two sides of penny 1968 uk, remarkable psychedelic rock, repertoire extra tracks edition plastic penny originally came together in the summer of 1967 when ex universals members vocalist brian keith, organist paul raymond and bassist tony murray decided to form a new band with guitarist mick grabham and drummer nigel olsson. I have spent most of my adult life singing and playing percussion. Listen to nigel olsson singing here me calling your name. Elton john is currently promoting his farewell tour and his newly released memoirs, me, and he offers a lot of controversial opinions in the book. Together at home, a benefit concert for medical workers fighting the covid19 pandemic and the world health organization who. As you know, we have 3 kits that float the globe doing studio and live gigs. British musician born febraury 10, 1949 in wallasey, in the county of merseyside, england drummer and singer, member of plastic penny, later played drums for mainly elton john and also with uriah heep in 1970. Jun 05, 2008 ive been listening to goodbye yellow brick road and im really intrigued by nigel olsson s unique snare sound.
So through nigel i met ray fenwick, the guitarist with spencer davis at. To check on dw websites existing online orders, contact dan diamond. Why is it comparatively difficult to sing and play percussion instrument at the same time than playing guitarpiano and singing. Page 4 of 5 nigel olsson lead guitar mike graham organ, piano,vocals paul raymond vocals brian keith plastic penny originally came together in the summer of 1967 when exuniversals members vocalist brian keith, organist paul raymond and bassist tony murray decided to form a new band with guitarist mick grabham and drummer nigel olsson. Nigel olsson born 10 february 1949 is an english rock drummer and singer best known for his longtime affiliation with elton john. Elton john was just a shy, gawky 22yearold struggling pianistsongwriter when drummer nigel olsson first laid eyes on him. Week of august 10, 1997 plastic penny plastic penny originally came together in the summer of 1967 when exuniversals members vocalist brian keith, organist paul raymond and bassist tony murray decided to form a new band with guitarist mick grabham and drummer nigel olsson. He works with you and is an innovator when it came to drum set design too. Nigel olsson, the drummer with elton johns band, is unlikely to be looking for work in the near. Having the chance to intervew olsson back in november in advance of the face 2. Rounding out the rhythm section of bassist dee murray and drummer nigel olsson would be versatile guitarist davey johnstone, just a freshfaced kid of 20 when he played on chateau. As a popular nigel olsson website says, drummers can sing, too.
The 12 greatest singing drummers ever its one thing to be a good drummer. The question seemed to be why hed left the resonant heads on the centre 2 toms, but removed all the others. Amongst others, nigel has drummed with spencer davis, uriah heep and plastic penny. Olsson can be seen now on stage wearing his trademark gloves and a pair of headphones always.
Then he and guitarist davey johnstone formed the group warpipes in 1991 and they released one album, holes in the heavens. It was featured in modern drummer magazine in 2016. Nigel olsson nigel olssons drum orchestra and chorus. But after the band officially announced its breakup, starr went on to secure a noteworthy solo career. But if you can just ride it, let it go and dont count it out too. By making pedals that are easily adjustable to every players taste, a full line of hardware in multiple weights and drums that not only sing, but are as versatile as the multitude of music genres represented here, our goal is to make tools for drummers to express that voice. The song, which featured the classic elton band of johnstone, bassist dee murray and drummer nigel olsson, accompanied by stevie wonder on harmonica, also was one of eltons first videos to get a lot of play on mtv, introducing him to a new, younger generation of fans. Well, louisssssssssssssssssssssss and all you other rmmp buttholes. Elton would sing his vocals, and then hed say, ok, you guys can get on with the backgrounds. Prior to joining up with elton john, he was a member of plastic penny and had a brief tenure in uriah heep. On this picture is drummer nigel olsson, member of eltons band since 1970. Singing drummers post your favourites discussion in the sound hound lounge started by 5f6a, apr 8, 2020 at 1. Nigel olsson is most famous as the longtime drummer and backing vocalist for elton john.
Profile of drummer nigel olsson including a discography, dvds, books and drum equipment. Albums include dancin shoes living in a fantasy, super hits of the 70s. Facebook page for the official nigel olsson fan club. Heres a twist for you keith actually had some secret help on numbers, provided by one nigel olsson. Apr 11, 2011 i call my playing descriptive on those albums. Nigel olsson the heart of nigel olson modern drummer. Olsson was born to john and elsa olsson in wallasey, cheshire, england, the second of five boys. Paul mccartney, elton john performing at global citizens. It was an elton john tribute show and the tune was tiny dancer. I saw them on july 4th 1976 at what is now gillette stadium where the patriots play a great, great show. He has also had a distinguished career as a session drummer. The place to go for information and current news about elton john drummer nigel olsson, featuring extensive photo galleries, discographies, faqs, and much more nigelolsson. He was the drummer of the band queen and wrote few of many hits such as under pressure, a kind of magic and radio ga ga. Apr 09, 2009 in the year 2000, john invited olsson to join his touring band permanently.
Plastic penny two sides of penny 1968 uk, remarkable. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, olsson helped establish. Nigel olsson vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. His first appearance on a record album was in the band plastic penny, which released two sides of a penny on page one records in 1968. It all began in 1969 when he began working with one reginald dwight.
Dave mason opened up, also excellent, one of the best twin bill shows. Nigel olsson elton john tommy lee motley crue, solo. Beginning his musical career as a guitarist and converting to drums by filling in for a noshow drummer, nigel olsson was to lay it down on some of the most popular music of a generation. As he plays and sings on stage with elton john, he uses his entire body to complement the artists temperment and the songs moods. The groove i played was definitely more keith carlock than nigel olsson eltons longtime and most frequent drummer, but it felt so good that i wanted to figure out how to get more use out of it. Dec 17, 2019 this playlist contains all beginner song video drum lessons from, featuring many great drummers. Of course, it helps when youre playing some pretty astounding songs. When news hit in the mid80s that nigel olsson was no longer playing drums with elton john, the singer and drummers fans were shocked.
It sounds soft and mushy but tight at the same time. There is mix of different styles, slow and semifast,but all good. From the raucus tone of crocodile rock to the bounce. Move the universe sony domestic, japan go here to get all the track listings. The band always tried to put sing along choruses in a lot of our songs, and the gearshifting between those different sections, combined with having a mouthful to sing, can get a little challenging at times. With guitarist davey johnstone and bassist dee murray, nigel played on all the classic elton albums. And you have the added benefit of getting nigel both on drums and lead vocals. He has also had some success as a solo artist, scoring a hit in 1979 with dancin shoes. The new version of the lion king was a huge disappointment to me, he. Nigel olsson was born in wallasey, cheshire, england, united kingdom in february 1949. Olsson admitted to a fair amount of amazement that hes played with. In addition, nigel olsson was known for a brief time as being a member of the english hard rock group uriah heep.
This offering includes dancin shoes, a little bit of soap, and the fabulously done say. The story behind elton johns rocket man long islands. Rock stars, superstar, musicians, gentleman, writer, singer, type, band, my. Plastic penny two sides of penny 1969 1993 lossless.
The universals had released two singles on producer larry pages page one records i can t find you and green veined. Olsson spent much of the 90s away from music, aside from the occasional recording session, but in 2000 he rejoined johns band once again and the following year he released a sequel to his debut, nigel olsson s drum orchestra and chorus vol. Its really prominent on love lies bleeding, bennie and the jets and your sister can t twist. British musician born febraury 10, 1949 in wallasey, in the county of merseyside, england drummer and singer, member of. But to be a great drummer one who keeps the beat, plays for the song, and who imbues his craft with a unique sense of personality thats something else altogether. With guitarist davey johnstone and bassist dee murray, nigel. I get hired sometimes because im one of the few drummers who can sing bass while drumming in my area. Olsson also teamed up with the liverpool trio, the big three, for their reunion album resurrection 1973. Nigel olsson born 10 february 1949 is an english rock drummer and singer best known for. Several years ago, your band mate and fellow singing drummer, nigel olsson, released a solo project that was quite good. I tried to do my part in bringing the lyrics to life. Nigel olsson, the drummer with elton johns band, is unlikely to be looking for work in the near future but if he was, he would have a very impressive cv. No one plays a pop song like nigel olsson, and his triumphant return to elton johns band has allowed the veteran musician to inspire drummers all over again.
With all of this right sideleft side brain stuff in mind, musicradar is banging a gong and letting the melismas fly as we salute the 12 greatest singing drummers ever, players who dispel the notion that you have to step up to the mic to make magic. Youll find me in the chat room from time to time drummers can sing too a tribute to nigel olsson noreens nigel page includes some great drawings of nigel. We have named each based on its color or finish ply. Olsson now alternates between back up vocals and drums. Aug 22, 2012 many drummers dont understand how to solo on the form of the song whether it is a solo on the full form of the song as in jazz or an eight bar section in of song. Bass guitar tony murray drums, vocals nigel olsson lead guitar mike graham organ, piano,vocals paul raymond vocals brian keith plastic penny originally came together in the summer of 1967 when exuniversals members vocalist brian keith, organist paul raymond and bassist tony murray decided to form a new band with guitarist mick grabham and drummer nigel olsson. If you want any kind of info on nigel check out the nigel fan clubs link below. In 1971, olsson produced and released his debut solo album nigel olsson s drum orchestra and chorus on uni records. Learn how to play songs on drums suitable for a beginner or a drummer just. Taking place april 18, the global broadcast and digital special was curated by lady gaga and will be hosted by jimmy fallon, jimmy kimmel and. Johnstone would become a key member of johns musical team, playing more than 2,000 shows with him and becoming his musical director. Nigel olsson recording session with dee murray elton john band. These drummers cannot hear phrases therefore cannot mentally track rhythmically where they are in a solo over a whole song or how long a solo should be that occurs in a section. Nigel hawthorne was brilliant as sir basil humphrey in yes minister, and the king in the madness of king george.
Jun 19, 2014 check 10 drummers that sang their hearts out and kept the beat at the same time. Why is it comparatively difficult to sing and play percussion. Drummers who can sing while in the beatles, drummer ringo starr was often overshadowed by his more famous peers. Nigel olsson self titled 1975 vinyl rip abominogjnrs blog. When news hit in the mid80s that nigel olsson was no longer playing drums with elton john, the singer and drummer s fans were shocked. Plastic penny two sides of a penny abominogjnrs blog.
He is fun to work with, knows what he wants and has a positive attitude. Nor was anyone suggesting that concert toms bad drummer. Dont worry about needing to remove your ring when you play. In the music world, the best known is probably violinist nigel kennedy, but in their own circles nigel john taylor, bass player with duran duran and nigel olsson, drummer for elton john carry some weight. I noticed that the people i was playing with were really digging it too.
Nigel olsson helped define the elton john band sound that took the singers career to new heights in the 1970s and has been a fan favorite for decades. In fact, there seems to be nothing he does that doesnt revolve around his heart. Nigel olsson, with trademark gloves and headphones, behind his. After plastic penny had broken up i went on to form cochise and nigel started playing with the spencer davis group. Updated november 27, 2002 if you havent been here in a while, go see whats new. By andy doerschuk dont expect to see this weeks drum kit of the week. Music profile for nigel olsson, born 10 february 1949. My range is from the f above middle c down to the b below the bass clef.
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