(1958-02-18)February 18, 1958 Dunkirk, New York, U.S.
Died
July 14, 1999(1999-07-14) (aged 41) Orange City, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Heavy metal
speed metal
thrash metal
jazz
Occupation(s)
Drummer
Years active
1975–1999
Formerly of
Megadeth, Fatal Opera, The New Yorkers
Musical artist
Gary Charles "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 – July 14, 1999) was an American musician best remembered for being the drummer for 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.[1]
^Talevski, Nick (2006). Rock Obituaries: Knocking on Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. p. 570. ISBN 1-84609-091-1.
Gary Charles "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 – July 14, 1999) was an American musician best remembered for being the drummer for thrash metal band Megadeth...
Stone while a permanent replacement was sought. Jazz fusion drummer GarSamuelson would go on to join the band. After playing a few shows as a three-piece...
replaced Rauch with jazz fusion drummer GarSamuelson; he officially joined Megadeth on October 24, 1984. Samuelson had previously been in the jazz band...
(1888–1947), British filmmaker Godfrey Samuelson (1863–1941), British politician, member of parliament 1887–92 GarSamuelson (1958–1999), American drummer for...
Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson, guitarist Chris Poland, and drummer GarSamuelson. The band toured and gained a following, signing with the independent...
Copeland of The Police. Other influences are John Bonham, Dave Lombardo, GarSamuelson, Lars Ulrich, Billy Cobham, and Gene Hoglan. In an interview with DRUM...
drummer GarSamuelson, who after being fired from Megadeth in 1987 had relocated to Orange City, Florida. Other members of the band included Gar's brother...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
with the words "Peace sells, but nobody's buying it". Band drummer GarSamuelson encouraged Mustaine to write more political lyrics in his songs, which...
of Motor City Freaks. Bandleader Dave Mustaine knew Behler because GarSamuelson, the previous drummer for the band, used Behler as his drum tech. Behler...
the lineup consisted of himself, Mustaine, and Rauch's replacement GarSamuelson; however, other sources, including the Megadeth website as well as Ultimate...
David Ellefson – bass, backing vocals Chris Poland – rhythm guitar GarSamuelson – drums Production Produced and mixed by Dave Mustaine and Karat Faye...
could continue working on his own band, Slayer. Jazz-influenced drummer GarSamuelson replaced Rauch, who left after Mustaine convinced him to play with a...
Poland – lead guitar on tracks 1–5 on disc 1 and tracks 16–17 on disc 3 GarSamuelson – drums on tracks 1–5 on disc 1 Jeff Young – lead guitar on tracks 6–11...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
would move to California and form the band The New Yorkers with Gar and Stew Samuelson, as well as Robbie Pagliari and other musicians. Poland joined Megadeth...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
James LoMenzo Dirk Verbeuren Teemu Mäntysaari David Ellefson Lee Rauch GarSamuelson Chris Poland Chuck Behler Jeff Young Nick Menza Marty Friedman Jimmy...
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