Jim Keltner Musical artist

James Lee "Jim" Keltner (born April 27, 1942) is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session work he also played the Ukulele. He has contributed to the work of many well-known artists. Keltner is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was characterized as "the leading session drummer in America" by Bob Dylan biographer Howard Sounes.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Buster Sidebury
Birth dateApril 27, 1942
Birth place
Tulsa Oklahoma , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1971
associated musical artist
Elvis Presley
George Harrison
John Lennon
Sheryl Crow
Traveling Wilburys
Steve Miller Band
Delaney & Bonnie
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Harry Chapin
JJ Cale
Gary Lewis & the Playboys
Joe Cocker
Neil Young
The Manhattan Transfer
Bob Dylan
Delaney Bramlett
Plastic Ono Band
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Rhythm and blues
Rock music
instrument
Drum kit
Percussion instrument
Ukulele

Jim Keltner on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://variety.com/2007/music/news/jim-keltner-on-booker-t-and-the-mgs-1117959042
  2. http://www.billboard.com/artist/1524608/jim-keltner/biography
  3. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447112
  4. https://www.moderndrummer.com/site/2005/05/jim-keltner-2