Sandy Nelson
| Sandy Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sander Lloyd Nelson | 
| Born | December 1, 1938 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | 
| Died | February 14, 2022 (aged 83) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | 
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician | 
| Instrument | Drums | 
| Years active | 1959–2022 | 
| Labels | |
Sander Lloyd Nelson (December 1, 1938 – February 14, 2022) was an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known rock and modern jazz drummers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and released over 30 albums. He was a session drummer on many other well-known hits. He lived in Boulder City, Nevada, where he continued to experiment with music on keyboards and piano.