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ARC-0016

collection

Hal Blaine Papers

1959-2000, undated

3.71 (Linear feet)

Hal Blaine was one of the most utilized recording session drummers in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 1970s, playing drums on a multitude of recordings, from the Wall of Sound productions of Phil Spector to Brian Wilson's productions of the Beach Boys. Blaine can also be heard on many notable recordings by pop / rock performers in Los Angeles from the 1960s, including those of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Blaine published a memoir, <title render="italic">Hal Blaine & The Wrecking Crew</title>, in 1990.

The Hal Blaine Papers span the years 1959 to 2000 and include some undated material. The collection consists of Blaine's appointment books, a session journal, a cash book, an address book, membership cards, a business card, and a promotional poster. Artists of note in the collection include Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Doris Day, the Fifth Dimension, and Phil Spector. The collection documents the rigorous schedules kept by session musicians and, more specifically, illustrates Blaine's contributions to iconic rock and roll productions. The Hal Blaine Papers are arranged with Blaine's appointment books first in chronological order, followed by the other books, and the cards. The poster is stored separately due to its size.

Accruals are filed at the end of the collection.

: [Identification of item], Hal Blaine Papers, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

: The Hal Blaine Papers were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gifts from Hal Blaine in 2000 and 2010.

: Processed by Levon Williams, Intern. Completed July 30, 2010. Accrual added by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed November 19, 2015. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this finding aid: DACS and local processing manual.

: The book, Hal Blaine and the Wrecking Crew, has been transferred to the library collection. Please search for this title in the library catalog. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure these materials are available.

Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Some of the materials in the collection are confidential and are, therefore, RESTRICTED. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.