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  • Feb 5, 1929
    Drummer Hal Blaine is born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. One of the most-recorded session drummers of the 1960s and '70s, he plays on recordings by Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker and John Denver, among others
    Sep 2, 1963
    The Beach Boys record "Be True To Your School" at Western Recorders in Hollywood. Playing on the session are piano player Leon Russell, drummer Hal Blaine and future Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell
    Jan 1, 1964
    The Beach Boys record "Fun, Fun, Fun" at Western Recorders in Hollywood. Taking part in the session is future John Denver drummer Hal Blaine
    Jul 3, 1964
    Glen Campbell and drummer Hal Blaine anchor the house band for a two-day "Million Dollar Party" at the Honolulu International Center Arena. On the bill: The Beach Boys, Jimmy Griffin, Jan & Dean, Jody Miller, The Kingsmen and Peter & Gordon
    Sep 1, 1964
    Mercury releases the pop hit "Little Honda" by The Hondells, featuring guitarist Glen Campbell and drummer Hal Blaine
    Apr 6, 1965
    The Beach Boys record "California Girls" at Hollywood's Western Recorders with a band that includes future Glen Campbell producer Al de Lory and super-drummer Hal Blaine
    Jul 12, 1965
    The Beach Boys record "Sloop John B." at Western Recorders in Los Angeles. Among the supporting musicians are future Glen Campbell producer Al de Lory, future John Denver drummer Hal Blaine and Nashville-resident-to-be Jim Horn
    Jan 22, 1966
    The Beach Boys record "Wouldn't It Be Nice" at the Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles. The session's lineup includes guitarist Ray Pohlman, drummer Hal Blaine and pianist Al de Lory, destined to work with Emmylou Harris, John Denver and Glen Campbell
    Jun 10, 1966
    The Mamas & The Papas nab a gold single from the RIAA for their pop hit "California Dreamin'," featuring guitarist Glen Campbell. Also on the record: bass player Joe Osborn, drummer Hal Blaine and flute player Jim Horn
    Jul 18, 1966
    Capitol releases The Beach Boys' double-sided pop hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "God Only Knows," with future John Denver drummer Hal Blaine playing guitar on both songs

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