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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 shares his memories of joining Elton John's band in 1969, playing on his classic albums and touring the world. He also talks about his side interest in auto racing and his plans for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
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- To date, Nigel has played drums and/or sung backing vocals on 186 studio recordings and 59 live songs released by Elton. This is more than any other drummer who has worked in the band.
- Nigel’s first appearance on an Elton album was as the drummer on Lady, What’s Tomorrow? from Empty Sky, Elton's 1969 debut. He played on select songs on the albums Tumbleweed Connection, Friends and Madman Across The Water before Elton solidified his studio band of Nigel, Dee Murray (bass) and Davey Johnstone (guitars) on Honky Château in 1972.
- Nigel’s most recent credit on an Elton project was as drummer and backing vocalist on Elton's 2016 album Wonderful Crazy Night. Fun fact: Nigel (along with 3 other band members) provided uncredited handclaps on the brilliant stomper, Guilty Pleasure.
- Nigel has performed a total of 2,358 concerts with Elton, starting during the spring of 1970 in Elton’s original 3-piece touring band, with Dee Murray on bass.
Apr 11, 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.
Jan 22, 2013 · Nigel Olsson - Dancin Shoes (1979) 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...
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Apr 23, 2017 · The drummer shares his memories of joining Elton John's band in 1970, playing his songs for the first time, and touring with him for nearly 50 years. He also talks about his solo career, his nerves before shows, and Elton's flamboyant outfits.
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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.
