About Rollie Culver
Lived 1908 – 1984 (aged 76). Rollie Culver was a drummer.
Rolland Pierce "Rollie" Culver (October 29, 1908 – December 8, 1984) was an American jazz drummer.
Career Culver's first entry into professional entertainment was as a tap dancer, but he concentrated on drumming after 1930. He played in the territory band of Heinie Beau for most of the 1930s, then, in 1941, began playing with Red Nichols. He drummed behind Nichols for more than twenty years, working with him right up to Nichols's death. Other associations include work with Jack Delaney and Raymond Burke, and as a session musician for film soundtracks.
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Who was Rollie Culver?
American jazz musician
When was Rollie Culver born?
Rollie Culver was born on 29 October 1908 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
When did Rollie Culver die?
Rollie Culver died on 8 December 1984 in Culver City, California.
What was Rollie Culver's occupation?
Rollie Culver was a drummer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rollie Culver. https://biography.guide/rollie-culver/
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