The Family Tree Florist. Reactions: Milvus Milvus and Dougal. Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. In the United Kingdom, half of people with diabetes are aged over 65 years and a quarter over 75 years [], and 40% of older diabetic patients report falling each year [].One study of frail older people in Scotland found that 86% of fractures resulted from a fall [].Hip fractures are 1.5 to 12 times more likely in patients … Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. “You never know. Just let it all flow and work off each other. You can book tickets here. When I go and sit down at the drums, I only have to go and sit down and start playing. “Elton would get the words from Bernie (Taupin), sit down and write the songs and we would be in the room. Looking for work, Olsson filled the drum slot in Uriah Heep for part of the 1970 debut album Very 'eavy, Very 'umble, but soon left to concentrate on session work. That would be a question for him! Everybody is on the same wavelength, so we know basically what we need to do. I played sax in a rival band called the Conrads. Nigel's Gear: DRUMS- Yamaha Maple Custom or Recording Series. To be part of this musical history, basically. “There was one night our drummer didn’t turn up for the show. “We were supporting The Who,” he recalls. As a teenager, he lived in… 1980 saw the release of a follow-up LP, Changing Tides, as well as Olsson's membership in the Tremblers, a group uniting Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits fame with the Captain & Tennille's Daryl Dragon. If this was to be Elton’s last tour, how would Nigel take it? 10, 12, 13 inch mounted toms. He and Murray had been playing with Elton John on the young singer/songwriter's demos and they both joined his touring group in the spring of 1970. “It just flowed out of us. “My brother and I used to fool around on guitars but nothing more than that. We like to keep it very basic. 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It’s an amazing life and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”. Drum Orchestra - Nigel Olsson (1971) Members: Nigel Olsson; Guests: B J Cole, Stuart Epps, Mick Grabham, Claudia Lennear, Kathi McDonald, Caleb Quaye, Liza Strike, Jeff Titmus (RIP: Dee Murray, Doris Troy) Comments: Best known for his long time passed in Elton John Band, he was part of lesser known rock acts like Plastic Penny or Big Three. Aug 28, 2020 - Explore Lori Perra's board "Nigel Olsson" on Pinterest. Nigel has been an almost constant presence with the Elton John band for decades and he lifts the lid on working with the larger than life singer songwriter. DRUMMER Nigel Olsson has been playing with Elton John since 1970 and has no intention of ending that partnership. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. The drums are tuned the way they should be, I just sit down and play, make funny faces at the camera and have a great time. I just picked it all up.”. “In the early days we used to go away to a studio to record records and stay at the studio, for three or four weeks. It’s family. The road is where I belong though. He has a son, Justin, who lives with his wife Angela in North Carolina, Jimmy played in Frankie miller's full house for a while. Nowadays you hardly see a microphone in the studio, it’s all computerised. “I never took a lesson in my life. Nigel Olsson had been in the aforementioned Plastic Penny band, but he was an incredible drummer. We all have our good days and bad days, OK days. spitfire Striker. DW 5000 single foot pedel & high hat stand. I don’t think it’s any time soon. The official website of Elton John, featuring tour dates, stories, interviews, pictures, exclusive merch and more Fantastic, wonderful days. Olsson subsequently joined the Spencer Davis Group, which was reeling from the defection of frontman Stevie Winwood; the gig was short-lived as Davis broke up the band before the end of 1969, but Olsson met bassist Dee Murray, who would become his favorite rhythm section partner. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. I’ll ask him,” laughs Nigel. Northumberland attraction will be hosting big competition and pageant during a summer 'Gay Day' event, Tesco launches new Easter Egg treats starting at 50p and featuring 28 store exclusives, Shoppers can choose from big name brands such as Cadbury, Lindt and Green & Black. “We still pack arenas, we pack outdoors and festivals. Nigel and Dee married twin sisters Lisa and Maria in the '80s. December 30, 2020 at 12:41 PM. “I love to mess around and know it’s going up on the screen, as people then see I’m a regular guy who likes to have fun.”. It seemed so cool. See more ideas about nigel, elton john, drummer. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/.../elton-johns-drummer-nigel-olsson-12223391 That was it for me – I’d made it finally.”. He also worked with the Spencer Davis Group, Uriah Heep, Kiki Dee, Neil Sedaka, Rod Stewart and Leo Sayer. At 17, he and good friend Mick Grabham successfully … Olsson had released a solo album in 1971 called Nigel Olsson's Drum Orchestra and Chorus and in the wake of his departure from John's group, he cut a self-titled album for John's Rocket label. Nigel Olsson (born 10 February 1949) is an English rock drummer and singer best known for his long-time affiliation with Elton John.. A dynamic drummer and backing vocalist, Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as a member of John's original power trio alongside bassist Dee Murray.When not working with John, Olsson has taken up the role of a session … I still can’t read music. Tony Murray played on Elton John’s Empty Sky with Olsson, and then joined The Troggs. Sadly missed. “It would be difficult for me personally as I am so used to going away on long tours. Him and Nigel Olsson used to play in bands together earlier on in their careers. Thus, Nigel's son Justin and Dee's children Ashley David & Jenna Joyce are first cousins. Elton has hinted December’s Newcastle concert could be his last in the city. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. Nigel Olsson was born on February 10, 1949, in Wallasey, Merseyside, England. “So I stuck on the drums. Nigel Olsson Fan Club. Larsson, stationed on the left-edge of the area, curls the free-kick towards the near post and it is a beauty as the ball clips the post and sweeps in … Now 66, Olsson has provided the … 19 talking about this. “The key to my sound is real drums. That magic between us all is so prevalent. The drummer was previously a lead singer for the Sunderland, England-based group the Fireflies, and added drums to his résumé when that band’s drummer quit. Nigel now lives in California, over 5,000 miles away from Sunderland in the UK where he served his musical apprenticeship. They give it to us and we give it back. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Brazilian Blowdry Specialists Sunderland. Indirect free kick taken by Nigel De Jong. The West Ham boss has a long transfer wish list. In 1991, he and ex-John guitarist Davey Johnstone formed the group Warpipes, which released the album Holes in the Heavens the following year before breaking up when their label went bankrupt. Nigel started as the lead singer for the Sunderland-based band "The Fireflies". Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. Our. Derby County The 35-year-old former Rams defender and crowd favourite has replaced Nigel Clough who has stepped down after four and a half years in charge of the Brewers Most Read Most Recent RIP jimmy. I don’t get to see them very often. I first got to know Nigel in 1964 when he was with a young band called the Fireflies that played at youth club dances at St Barnabus Church Hall in Hendon, Sunderland. Another eponymous effort followed for Columbia in 1978 and after a switch to Bang, Olsson scored a hit single in 1979 with "Dancin' Shoes" (from the album Nigel). “It’s a family situation. You can unsubscribe at any time. “Explaining to family members, you have to tell them ‘no not really, you can’t hang out’ and they think you are being flash or something. Also that year, Olsson and Murray were invited to rejoin John's touring band, where they remained until 1984. 90min goal for sunderland!!!!! Elton John and his band are at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, on December 3. I still keep in touch with the family and am still very close with all my family. It’s unreal that we are still on top of the whole thing. I just became interested in music, the likes of Cliff Richard and The Shadows. In later years, Jimmy would be found propping up the bar along the Stables, often giving a performance on the piano in there. Martin Olsson fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save made by Joe Hart. R. Raggy Lad Goalkeeper. The Elton John drummer … Best-known as the drummer in Elton John’s early-’70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. He was a great character, and a good pal. “When we start to tour we’ll have a soundcheck before the first gig and after 15 minutes we’ve got it, we’re rocking out. NIGEL ADKINS will battle Sunderland and Aston Villa to sign Swedish international Martin Olsson. “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. Despite extensive session work throughout the '70s, Olsson was far less active in that area during the '80s, spending more time on writing and producing. He later teamed up with Annie Lennox and formed the Tourists then the Eurythmics before becoming a respected songwriter and record producer. Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. I have lived in Sunderland, Hartlepool, Newcastle and Gateshead in the north east but I’m from easington. I thought `I like it here’. “Most of the early songs, like Daniel and Someone Saved My Life Tonight, we cut them in the first take. We did gigs in pubs and working men’s clubs. Can you buy clothes at M&S and supermarkets during lockdown? Sunderland-raised Nigel Olsson is back in the region with Elton John at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, Sign up to our newsletter for the latest Sunderland news. Self taught. “I met Elton around 1967,” Olsson says. Have gorgeous shiny glossy hair, takes away frizz ,smooth silky, … Jazzboard photo published in the Sunderland Echo – left to right: Roger Smith, Jimmy Hall, Nigel Olsson, Bruce Lowes, Brian Hughes Advert for the el Cubana club, Sunderland’ Advert for World Cup Night (1966) at the Club Astec, Sunderland He may be Elton John’s long-time drummer, but when Nigel Olsson first got into music as a teenager in the North East it was guitars that were his first love. “We have moodies now and again but it doesn’t affect us as we’ve been through it before,” softy spoken Nigel, now 67, tells me backstage before a gig. The families are still very close. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. Olsson played on most of John's early-'70s classics, including Honky Chateau, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Captain Fantastic & the Brown Dirt Cowboy. At 17, he and good friend Mick Grabham successfully auditioned for the psychedelic pop band Plastic Penny, which released two albums from 1968-1969 and scored a hit with "Everything I Am" before disbanding. “The key is we feed off the audience. “I have cousins that still live in the North East. 3 Yamaha boom stands. I was the guitar player and singer and in those days you only needed to know about three chords. ... Brazilian Blowdry Specialists Sunderland. 90:00+1:57 Brett Emerton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Edin Dzeko. Q. I heard that Nigel and Dee Murray used to be brothers-in-law—what's the deal? Tottenham - B+. “The only drawback with being in this is that we don’t really get enough time to hang out with families when they come to see us. The last time I was there I was looking for where I lived and I couldn’t find my way home as it has all changed. He and his older brother Elwin were soon joined by brothers Kai, Wayne, and Carl. Before Nigel and his wife Lisa divorced, this was the case. It’s a joyful life to have and we’ll keep going for as long as we can do it.”, It was back in 1970 when Elton and Nigel first played the Roundhouse in London – their first live gig together. We used real microphones. I could keep time, so I went on the drums, and something clicked. “I got to play Keith Moon’s drums. Gus Dudgeon said Dee Murray was the best bass player he’d ever worked with. One night when the group's regular drummer quit before a gig, Nigel decided to give the drums a go, and thus began his drumming career. Our tour schedule is really tight plus we have massive security that is around us all the time. 14, 16 inch floor toms on stands. So basically as he was writing them we knew exactly what we were going to play. Nigel, who grew up in Sunderland and is at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle with Elton on December 3, recalls: “Our family originated in Gothenburg in Sweden and they moved to Sunderland. Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. The other thing that I personally enjoy is being in the studio. We’ve had the same crew for years. Nigel began his music career as lead vocalist for the Fireflies in Sunderland, England, where he spent his teen years. After the latter was released in the spring of 1975, John sought to shake up his backing band by replacing both Olsson and Murray. Plus, when playing the working men’s clubs, when they started hurling things at you, at least you had cymbals to protect you! 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Hope Santa brings you all … “As long as we make people smile and we do something to give back what they give to us, our job is done. Nigel, who was born in Wallasey but grew up in Sunderland, admits he is looking forward to returning to the region. Read Full Biography. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. Inspired in part by his work with Emitt Rhodes who undertook a brief 1971 UK tour with support from Grabham, the album was arguably a one man show, Grabham producing, writing all the material, and playing virtually everything but drums (long time buddy Nigel Olsson … 14 inch Dixon snare drum. Diabetes mellitus, falls and fractures are commonest in older age. Maybe, maybe not. I was always into music. Nov 3, 2020 #72 Nigel Olsson, Elton John's long time drummer, ex Red House Comp . “It’s still like that. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. “It’s very much downtime, chilled with my wife – get away from it all and recharge the batteries. It’s changed so much. They put in a good performance and got the goals to win the game. A. Nov 3, 2020 #71 Jarra Elvis . Sam Allardyce has ramped up his summer spending plans by targeting West Brom defender Jonas Olsson along with a trio of Sunderland players. Joe Hart takes the free kick. “We’re doing some of the new stuff on this one, which we love. Tennant is from North Shields simple as. Recent Post by Page. Nigel married Schanda Butler in 1989. Nigel Olsson became an in-demand session musician, most notably drumming on much of Elton John's early work and back with him from 2001. Nigel was born 10th February 1949 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England to John & Elsa Olsson. 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Elton John and his band are at the Metro Radio Arena on December 3 as part of their Wonderful Crazy Tour series of shows, following on from the release of the Wonderful Crazy Night album. I went to school in Sunderland and then I worked on the pilot boats on the River Wear. “I joined a band in Sunderland, The Fireflies. What I used to do was put headphones on and listen to Cliff or Lonnie Donegan and play to the records. 22 inch kick drum. “Obviously it’s great to be home (California) with my wife and the little pups and family members. Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. One night the groups Drummer failed to show up to a gig so Nigel substituted on drums and never looked back. Olsson spent much of the '90s away from music, aside from the occasional recording session, but in 2000 he rejoined John's band once again and the following year he released a sequel to his debut, Nigel Olsson's Drum Orchestra and Chorus Vol. Best-known as the drummer in Elton John 's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England. If you didn’t play the songs that they wanted you to play, they would hurl stuff at you. Nigel Olsson, Category: Artist, Albums: The Very Best, Top Tracks: Dancin' Shoes, A Little Bit of Soap, Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Should We Carry On, You Know I'll Always Love You, Biography: Best-known as the drummer in Elton John's early-'70s backing band, Nigel Olsson was born February 10, 1949, in the small Cheshire (now Merseyside) town of Wallasey, England., Monthly … When Cliff first came out, that is what I wanted to do. It was a joy to be in the studio again. Merry Christmas to.you all. A great result for Spurs and a good response after the surprise defeat to Newcastle. Something went wrong, please try again later. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. John was quietly working with writing partner Bernie Taupin, who would eventually compose lyrics for the bulk of his catalog. I don’t have to move anything, everything is absolutely where I need it. 2: Move the Universe. As a teenager, he lived in Sunderland, where he sang lead in a group called the Fireflies and took up the drums when their regular drummer quit. 90:00+0:30 Foul by Jason Roberts on Joleon Lescott, free kick awarded. December 24, 2020 at 4:40 AM. We still have it in the back of our minds when we are in the studio that this is like how it’s meant to be done. Dave was a member of the Sunderland band Longdancer with Nigel Olsson’s brother Kai. But we have to do it.