Sandy Nelson
Sandy Nelson – born Sander Nelson on December 1, 1938, in Santa Monica,
California – was a rock drummer who was a popular session musician as well as a
solo artist / band leader who scored several Top 40 hits under his own name. He
attended high school with Jan Berry and Dean Torrance (better known as Jan and
Dean) and future producer / music industry mover and shaker Kim Fowley. Sandy
Nelson’s first studio recording was “Geronimo” by the Renegades, a super group
of future stars including Richard Podolor, Bruce Johnston, and Nick Venet.
Earning respect as a session drummer, Sandy...
