Jim Keltner

Perhaps one of the most revered drummers after Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and Ringo Starr is Jim Keltner. He is one of the most famed session drummer whose services over the years have been sought by music legends and other celebrated artists.

Keltner was born on April 27, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been working with many bands and renowned artists over the years. But he is mostly remembered for the work he did with three Beatles members, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. In August 1971, Keltner played alongside Ringo Starr on the Concert for Bangladesh, which was the first rock concert organized to raise money for charity. The concert was convened by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar.

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