Historical Artist Profile

Sandy Nelson

Biography & Overview

Sander Lloyd Nelson (December 1, 1938 – February 14, 2022) was an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known rock and modern jazz drummers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and released over 30 albums. He was a session drummer on many other well-known hits.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Billboard Tracking History 1 Charted Tracks
"Let There Be Drums" Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #7
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Official Charts History 4 Charted Tracks
"Let The Be Drums" Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #3
"Teen Beat" Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #18
"Drums A My Beat" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #30
"Drummin' Up A Storm" Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #39