Elgin Evans

Elga Speed Edmonds (June 22, 1909 – August 26, 1966), sometimes mistakenly credited as Elgin Evans in early record discographies although he never used that name himself, was an American blues drummer. He was the drummer in Muddy Waters' band during its most successful period, and played with other leading blues musicians in the 1940s and 1950s.

He was born in Urbana, Illinois, and played washboard in local blues bands before moving in the 1930s to Chicago, where he performed in clubs. His final recording session was made in December 1965, backing guitarist/mandolinist Johnny "Man" Young.