Hal Blaine was a legendary session drummer whose contributions as a member of the Wrecking Crew helped propel countless hits to the top of the Billboard charts in the ’60s and ’70s. A Recording Academy™ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient in 2018, Hal played on tracks that won the GRAMMY® Award for Record Of The Year six successive times, from 1965-1970. He contributed to tens of thousands of songs throughout his career, including the Beach Boys’ “Caroline, No” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow music creators.
Neil Portnow
President/CEO
Recording Academy