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Why Was Elton John's Drummer Wearing Golf Gloves At Glastonbury? It's not the first time that Nigel Olsson has been spotted wearing golf gloves whilst performing on stage Sign up to Golf Monthly Newsletter (Image credit: Getty Images) By Matt Cradock published June 26, 2023
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In late 1973, Ray joined Elton's stage band and played at his Christmas shows at the Hammersmith Odeon. The following month he joined the band full-time in Colorado for the album Caribou.A tour followed, and Ray immediately won fans over with his rambunctious stage persona, tambourine-tossing and a duck call solo on Honky Cat, often getting the biggest applause during the band introductions.
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Sir Elton John has become one of the most recognized performers and songwriters of the last few decades. I've always been impressed by the fact that he has produced hit songs in the last four or five decades with the same core band. From the late 1960s to today, John has performed hit after hit with his longtime drummer, Nigel Olsson.
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Ray Cooper is a British session percussionist whose recording career started in the 1960s, recording with the WHO, among others, and is still going. Among his early jobs were America, Carly Simon, David Essex, Blue Mink and especially Elton John (he played on most of his '70s albums). He had also played on Nicky Hopkins' 1973 solo album.
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August 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. Steve Jennings/WireImage Elton John.
Elton John's drummer Nigel Olsson on his early days gigging in the North East Chronicle Live
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.
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When news hit in the mid-'80s that Nigel Olsson was no longer playing drums with Elton John, the singer and drummer's fans were shocked. The drummer's name had practically become synonymous with Elton's music. Without a doubt, Nigel's impact on the pop star's music would be sorely missed. Going way back, Olsson's career before.
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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 changed the course of not only Sir Elton's life but Olssons' as well. Here he discusses how he met Sir Elton, opening for The Who and the record-setting "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Farewell Tour."
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Raymond Cooper (born 19 September 1947 [1] [2]) is an English musician who has worked as a session and road-tour percussionist.
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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. Read more . Percussion. Ray Cooper. Ray Cooper has been a full- and part-time member of the Elton John Band since 1971.
Elton John Star’s drummer Nigel Olsson on farewell tour Daily Telegraph
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FEBRUARY 9, 2018 Ten Things You May Not Have Known About Nigel Olsson By John F. Higgins (Photo: Tony Smith) Nigel and Elton at the Village Recorders studio in 2015. (Photo: Joseph Guay) 1 / 3 Menu Become a Rocket Club member and exclusive news will make its way directly to your inbox.
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Michael Ochs Archives, Getty Images Roger Pope was one of Elton John 's early bandmates, playing drums on the piano man's early demos and later going on to tour and recording six albums with.
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Drummer Nigel Olsson has been playing and recording with Elton John since 1970. He has performed in concert with Elton over 2,500 times. Nigel, the consummate showman, is always smiling. On stage, he is impeccably dressed with a shirt, tie and, trademark white gloves. Joining with Ray Cooper and Joh
Elton John's drummer Nigel Olsson on his early days gigging in the North East Chronicle Live
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. Nigel on stage at Watford FC on June 18, 2005. Menu