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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 .
Aug 22, 2018 · Nigel Olsson reflects on his lengthy career drumming for Elton John, his side interest in auto racing and whether or not he'll retire.
Feb 10, 2018 · Ten Things You May Not Have Known About Nigel Olsson. Nigel and Elton at the Village Recorders studio in 2015. (Photo: Joseph Guay) Become a Rocket Club member and exclusive news will make its way directly to your inbox.
Sep 27, 2018 · Nigel Olsson, drummer in Elton John's band. Photo by Ben Gibson / OTTwp. When Elton John brings his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to Canadian Tire Centre on Friday night, the drum kit...
Jan 22, 2013 · FIRST U.S. chart hit for long-time Elton John drummer Nigel Olsson. A #34 U.S. hit from 1979, which was produced by Paul Davis (and helps out on background vocals).
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.
Apr 11, 2011 · The drummer and guitarist go way back, comprising half of the famed, original Elton John four-piece (which also included the late bassist Dee Murray). Olsson admitted to a fair amount of amazement that he's played with Sir Elton for over 40 years.
Olsson: “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Captain Fantastic,” “Madman Across the Water” was a great, great album. And obviously the first album, Dee and I didn’t play on the first one, it was all written out.
Oct 7, 2020 · To mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Elton John’s famed Troubadour performance, Pollstar caught up with longtime drummer extraordinaire Nigel Olsson to get his take on the historical gig that...
Aug 25, 2023 · In the BBC documentary The Making Of Elton John, drummer Nigel Olsson recalled: “We got to the Sunset Strip and it was like being on parade. It was just unbelievable. The California sunshine and the pretty girls all over the place. It was amazing.”
