Gar Samuelson
American drummer (1958–1999)
Gary Charles "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 – July 14, 1999) was an American drummer. He was best remembered for being the drummer for thrash metal band Megadeth from 1984 to 1987. Samuelson played on their first two albums, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985) and Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986). He influenced how thrash metal sounded by being one of the first drummers to use elements of jazz music while playing.[1]
Gar Samuelson | |
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| Birth name | Gary Charles Samuelson |
| Born | February 18, 1958 Dunkirk, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1999 (aged 41) Orange City, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1975–1999 |
| Labels | Capital, Combat |
| Formerly of | Megadeth, Fatal Opera, The New Yorkers |
Discography
changeMegadeth
Fatal Opera
- Fatal Opera (1995)
- The Eleventh Hour (1997)
References
change- ↑ Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-1-84609-091-2.
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