Legendary session drummer Hal Blaine, who was often called the "world's most recorded musician," has died. He was 90 years old.
Blaine was born in Massachusetts and moved to Los Angeles to work as a drummer.
Beginning in the 1950's, Blaine was the leader of the so-called Wrecking Crew, an informal group of session musicians in Los Angeles through the 1960's and 1970's. The Wrecking Crew also included guitarist Glen Campbell and bassist Carol Kaye.
In the early 1960's, Blaine's drums became a central ingredient to producer Phil Spector's fabled "Wall of Sound." While working with Spector, Blaine came up with perhaps his most well-known rift with the opening of the Ronette's hit "Be My Baby."
Blaine is also known for his close relationship with Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson.
Blaine appeared on classic songs such as "California Girls," "Good Vibrations," and "Help Me Rhonda." Blaine also played the drums on the legendary album "Pet Sounds," which included songs like "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "God Only Knows."
Blaine also played drums and percussion for a number of other acts including Elvis Presely, the Crystals, Mamas and Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, Steely Dan and Diana Ross.
Blaine is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame and Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.
