Nigel Olsson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Nigel Olsson
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Feb 10, 1949(1949-02-10)
Age	75
Birthplace	Wallasey
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Nigel Olsson Biography

Nigel Olsson is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on February 10, 1949 in Wallasey, England, United Kingdom. Drummer, percussionist in addition to backing vocalist of Drummer, percussionist, and backing vocalist for Elton John and who has also worked as a session musician. and who also performed as session musician.

Olsson along with Olsson and Mick Box were both in Uriah Heep. also appeared part of Uriah Heep.

His birthplace was Wallasey, Merseyside.

Nigel Olsson Net Worth

Nigel Olsson is one of the richest Drummer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nigel Olsson 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The first time he recorded was in the band Plastic Penny. He briefly played in the band Uriah Heep.

He’s played with many different types of hardware, most of which was made by DW.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Nigel Olsson Dating?

According to our records, Nigel Olsson married to Schanda Butler. As of December 1, 2023, Nigel Olsson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Nigel Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Nigel Olsson celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Nigel Olsson

1. Nigel Olsson is a British drummer and singer-songwriter.
2. He was born on February 10, 1949 in Wallasey, England.
3. Olsson has been Elton John’s drummer since 1969.
4. He has also released several solo albums throughout his career.
5. His most successful solo album is “Nigel Olsson’s Drum Orchestra and Chorus”.
6. Olsson co-wrote the hit song “Mama Can’t Buy You Love” with Elton John.
7. He has performed on over 80 albums as a session musician.
8. In 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Elton John’s band.
9. Olsson has worked with other notable artists such as Neil Sedaka and Rod Stewart.
10. He continues to tour with Elton John to this day, over five decades later.

Is Nigel Olsson still with Elton John?

Nigel Olsson
Genres| Rock
Occupation(s)| Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments| Drums, percussion, vocals
Years active| 1967–present

When did Nigel Olsson join Elton John?

Nigel Olsson joined Elton John’s touring band in 1970 along with bassist Dee Murray; that power trio performed at John’s legendary shows at the Troubadour (which were dramatized in the biopic Rocketman); you can hear that trio on the classic live album 11-17-70.

Why did Elton John fire his original band?

Elton John got rid of his band after Cpt F 1975 for the same reason Prince ditched The Revolution. He wanted to play music that he felt they hadn’t got the feel for. Certainly, they would have been marvelous on most, if not all, of Blue Moves.

Is Nigel Olsson Swedish?

“It’s been a life of just total blessed moments, and I’m still very blessed to be around and to see it evolved to what it is now,” says Nigel, whose family are of Swedish origin but who settled in Sunderland when he was a teenager.

Who is Elton John's bass player?

Dee Murray
Birth name| David Murray Oates
Born| 3 April 1946 Gillingham, Kent, England
Died| 15 January 1992 (aged 45) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres| Rock