Hal Blaine
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Hal Blaine was an American drummer and session musician, thought to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles. His drumming is f
Blaine recording at the Record Plant in 1995
Facsimile of stamp image used by Blaine
Hartford circus fire
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A circus fire occurred on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, killing at least 167 people and leaving more than 700 injured. It was one of the worst fire disasters in United States history. The fi
Hal Blaine
…and Hal followed him to work, learning drum patterns from the musicians in jazz bands and orchestras. On July 6, 1944, Blaine was a survivor of the Hartford Circus Fire. He attended the circus primarily to watch the band perform, especially the drummer. When the fire broke out he followed the band escaping under the…
Tent on fire
Connecticut State Police photo