Mel Taylor
Mel Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | September 24, 1933 Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1996 (aged 62) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Surf rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1950s–1996 |
| Formerly of | The Ventures |
| Relatives | Larry Taylor (brother) |
Mel Taylor (September 24, 1933 – August 11, 1996) was an American musician who was the drummer for the Ventures from 1962 to 1996. He was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, and was the older brother of Canned Heat bassist Larry Taylor.