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Buddy Saltzman

1924 – 2012

American drummer

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About Buddy Saltzman

Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). Buddy Saltzman was a drummer.

Buddy Saltzman (born Hilliard Saltzman; October 17, 1924 – April 30, 2012) was an American session drummer who played on many hit songs during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

He is especially remembered for his work with The Four Seasons. On "Dawn (Go Away)" (1964) Saltzman accented the recording with bombastic around-the-kit fills and ghost notes while never using a cymbal once.

He was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey. He died in 2012 at the age of 87.

Selected singles discography

Year Song title Artist Recordingdate US charts R&B charts British charts Producer Miscellaneous 1964 "Dawn (Go Away)" The Four Seasons January 3 Bob Crewe "Rag Doll" The Four Seasons 1 2 Bob Crewe "The Loco-Motion" Little Eva1964 1 1 2 Gerry Goffin Gary Chester is also listed as the drummer. Often sessions used two drummers 1965 "Society's Child" Janis Ian August 3 14 Shadow Mortonnot released until late 1966 1 1 Jeff Barry Gary Chester is also listed as the drummer. Often sessions used two drummers "Pretty Ballerina" Left Banke 1966 Harry Lookofsky, Steve Jerome, Bill Jerome 1967 "The Rain, the Park & Other Things" The Cowsills 2 Artie Kornfeld 1971 "Brand New Key" Melanie 1971 1 4 Peter Schekeryk

Selected albums discography

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Buddy Saltzman?

American drummer

When was Buddy Saltzman born?

Buddy Saltzman was born on 17 October 1924.

When did Buddy Saltzman die?

Buddy Saltzman died on 30 April 2012.

What was Buddy Saltzman's occupation?

Buddy Saltzman was a drummer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Buddy Saltzman

· Wikidata: Q33866696

· DBpedia: Buddy Saltzman

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