Musician Dictionary

Jim Keltner

American drummer · session drummer, composer and educator

DescriptionAmerican drummer
Source: Wikidata
Born1942-04-27
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceTulsa Tulsa
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationdrummer musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsdrum kit
Source: Wikidata
Genresrhythm and blues
Source: Wikidata
Member ofTraveling Wilburys Booker T. & the MG’s Delaney & Bonnie Little Village Delaney & Friends M.C.2 Doug Legacy & The Legends of the West George’s Band Charlie Watts/Jim Keltner Project The Plastic Ono Band Delaney & Bonnie & Friends The Confederates The Afro Blues Quintet Plus One The Chris Stainton Band Attitudes Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band The Gabor Szabo Sextet The Anthony Wilson Trio George's Band The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces Tulsa Tops Elvis Costello & The Rude 5 Little Village
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsOklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Buster Sidebury J. Keltner James Keltner James Lee Keltner Jim Jim 'Lightnin' Keltner Jim Celtner Jim K. Jim Keitner Jim Kelter Jim Kelther Jim Kiltner Jim L. Keltner Jimmie Keltner Jimmie Lee Keltner Jimmy Keltner Jimmy Lee Keltner Keltner Kim Kelther Mr. Jim Keltner Mr. Keltner Snakey Jim Keltner Tim Keltner Джим Келтнер

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