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Who is Elton Johns drummer?
Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson reflects on his lengthy career drumming for Elton John, his side interest in auto racing and whether or not he’ll retire. Elton John was just a shy, gawky 22-year-old struggling pianist/songwriter when drummer Nigel Olsson first laid eyes on him.
Why did Elton John fire his band after Captain Fantastic?
In 1975, after recording Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, Murray and Olsson were released from the band because John wanted to achieve a different sound.
Did Elton John fire his band?
Elton John has laid off his backing band, including long-time guitarist Davey Johnstone and drummer Nigel Olsson, according to the British tabloid The Daily Mail. John fired Olsson and Murray in 1975; Olsson rejoined for a few years in the ’80s, and rejoined the band again in 2001 (and has been with John ever since).
Where is Nigel Olsson from?
Wallasey, United Kingdom
Nigel Olsson/Place of birth
Who is Nigel Olsson married to?
Schanda Butlerm. 1989
Nigel Olsson/Spouse
Olsson has two children: Justin, who lives with his wife Angela in the United States, and Annette, who lives with her husband Barry and children Ashley and Katie in England. He has been married to Schanda Butler since 25 June 1989, and resides in Los Angeles.
Who was in Elton John’s original band?
Elton John has laid off his backing band, including long-time guitarist Davey Johnstone and drummer Nigel Olsson, according to the British tabloid The Daily Mail. According to their reporting, Elton lost 60 million British pounds (about $75 million in American currency) due to the cancellation of his farewell tour.
Is Nigel Olsson still with Elton John?
A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of John’s original power trio alongside bassist Dee Murray….
| Nigel Olsson | |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Page One, Uni, Rocket, Polydor, Columbia, Bang, 81, Artful Balance |
Where does Nigel Olsson live?
Los Angeles
He has been married to Schanda Butler since 25 June 1989, and resides in Los Angeles. Olsson is a longtime car and racing fanatic, and has been associated with the Vintage Auto Racing Association and the Historic Motor Sports Association in the United States as both a racing car driver and a pace car driver.
When did Nigel Olsson join Elton John?
1970
Nigel Olsson joined Elton John’s touring band in 1970 along with bassist Dee Murray; that power trio performed at John’s legendary shows at the Troubadour (which were dramatized in the biopic Rocketman); you can hear that trio on the classic live album 11-17-70.