Gar Samuelson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gar Samuelson
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1958(1958-02-18)
Age	66
Date Of Death	1999-07-14
Birthplace	Dunkirk
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Gar Samuelson Biography

Gar Samuelson is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on February 18, 1958 in Dunkirk, New York, United States. Drummer who was a part of the heavy metal group Megadeth from 1983 until 1987.

He along with His and Dave Mustaine were both in Megadeth. were both members of Megadeth.

Samuelson initially cut his teeth playing the band The New Yorkers, a stint that lasted from the late 70s into the early 80s though it is unknown if the band ever actually put out any material. After meeting with Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson of Megadeth in 1984, he joined the band, and Poland soon followed, this being what Mustaine refers to as ‘the first real line-up’. Samuelson would go on to serve as the band’s drummer until 1987, appearing on the albums Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! and Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?, as well as serving through tours, until he was ultimately fired for his drug addiction. Upon leaving Megadeth he played in the band Fatal Opera for a while which also comprised his brother Stew on guitar and subsequently released various albums and demos and continued to play in the band up until his death.

Samuelson died in Orange City, Florida, on July 14, 1999 at the age of 41; the cause of death was reportedly liver failure. The 2002 remixed and remastered version of Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! is “dedicated to the memory of Gar Samuelson”.

He was raised living in Dunkirk, New York.

Gar Samuelson Net Worth

Gar Samuelson is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gar Samuelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played in the jazz fusion group known as”the New Yorkers.

He was Megadeth’s drummer for their first two albums , and also they toured with them throughout Europe, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Gary Charles “Gar” Samuelson (February 18, 1958 – July 14, 1999) was an American musician best remembered for being the drummer for American thrash metal band Megadeth from 1984 to 1987, contributing to their first two albums, Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985) and Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986). He is considered one of the most influential drummers of thrash metal, having pioneered the incorporation of jazz fusion into the subgenre.

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Facts & Trivia

Gar Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gar Samuelson celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Gar Samuelson

1. Gar Samuelson was an American drummer born in 1958.
2. He is best known for his work with thrash metal band Megadeth.
3. Samuelson played on the first two Megadeth albums, “Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good!” and “Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying?”
4. He left Megadeth in 1987 due to personal reasons.
5. Samuelson died in 1999 at the age of 41 from liver failure.
6. He was known for his technical drumming style and use of double bass pedals.
7. Samuelson also played with bands such as Eidolon and Fatal Opera.
8. In addition to drums, he could also play guitar and piano.
9. Samuelson was influenced by jazz drummers such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa.
10. His legacy continues to influence drummers in the heavy metal genre today.

What happened to Gar Samuelson?

Gar Samuelson, the man who sat behind the drumkit for Megadeth during the band’s rise from obscurity to multi-platinum success, died at his Florida home last week at the age of 41. Spokespeople for the late drummer say that Samuelson died of undiagnosed complications to the liver in Orange City, Florida on July 14.

Why was Gar Samuelson kicked out of Megadeth?

However, Samuelson was ultimately fired due to his drug addiction and pawning band equipment for drug money with Chris Poland. After leaving Megadeth, he played in the band Fatal Opera, which also featured his brother Stew on guitar.

When did Gar leave Megadeth?

Following his departure from MEGADETH in 1987 , Gar assembled his new band FATAL OPERA, along with his brother Stew on guitar. Gar went on to produce the group’s debut album in 1994, which also featured Dave Inman on vocals, Travis Karcher on bass and Billy Brehme on guitar.

What happened to Nick Menza?

On May 21, 2016, the ex-MEGADETH drummer collapsed after suffering a heart attack during a concert with OHM: and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said Menza died of natural causes.

Why did Marty Friedman leave Megadeth?

After a total of five studio albums with Megadeth, in December 1999 Friedman announced his departure from Megadeth. His last show with them was on January 14, 2000. Friedman later stated that he got tired of “holding the flag” for traditional metal and felt that he could not evolve as a musician.