#6 - Nigel Olsson Interview | Greatest Music of All Time Podcast with Tom Cridland

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• JI

  @jimstoneman1732 · 3 years ago

  I work at a car dealer in So Cal, and Nigel is an occasional customer of ours for servicing his vehicles.  He has always been nothing less than a gentleman to all of us, always polite and friendly, and happy to chat.  I'm sure this is exactly the type of person he is with anyone.  Thank you for posting this terrific interview!

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• DA

  @daisy-rothschild · 5 years ago

  Let's induct Nigel, Dee, Davey and Ray into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

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• KN

  @KnightsandWeekends · 3 years ago (edited)

  I have been in awe of Nigel for decades. The single most underrated musician/drummer on the planet. I have always felt that Nigel provided the punctuation in the wonderful stories that Elton and Bernie were telling. His fills are brilliant, and epic. In my opinion, Nigel completely OWNS the Captain Fantastic album. Seems like a very nice man.

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• LE

  @lemurianchick · 3 years ago

  It's so surreal to be able to watch Nigel with a belly shirt drumming in 1971 and now an older man in a proper suit. Such different looks!

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• WA

  @Walsh1502 · 6 years ago

  Nigel’s always been very humble and down-to-earth.  A remarkable talent who’s been vital to Elton’s sound and success for 50 years.

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• ZU

  @ZumaDogg · 4 years ago

  If Springsteen's "E Street Band" is in the R&R Hall of Fame, "The Elton John Band," (Davey/Dee/Nigel/Ray) should be, too.

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• JT

  @jtmichaelson · 3 years ago

  That Goodbye Yellow Brick Road "mistake" is one of the reasons I've been a drummer for over 45 years. Nigel was the first drummer that impressed me and Goodbye Yellow Brick road (the album) was the starting point that taught me how to play drums. I've been a fan since I was a child and was literally excited everytime I saw him playing with Elton. Thank you, Nigel, for those years of great drumming and entertainment.

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• AR

  @arthurathana · 6 years ago

  I've only come to appreciate Nigel Olsson's talent after having listened to him for decades.  Seriously talented and a lovely, humble personality.  Pure class!

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• HA

  @HarryJoiner · 3 years ago

  Such a gentle soul. Amazing that someone so reserved could unleash the kind of fury he did on Elton John’s “Here and There.”

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• PH

  @philipdubuque9596 · 6 years ago

  Delightful interview with a massively talented artist.  I've been a Nigel Olsson fan from the moment I first heard his playing.

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• PA

  @paulcarpool2288 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Wow!   Nigel really did have an unique approach, and sound.   His timing was perfect!  Great interview!  A must see and hear for Elton John fans,.... All fans of great music and artists!

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• AU

  @AudioFileZ · 3 years ago

  Nigel, for this listener, was the most spot-on perfect drum fill master I heard when I was about 12-years old.  Those fills were magic and in total service to the song, yet they stood out brilliantly.  Gus Dungeon captured a great sound too.  The toms sounded fat without overhang.  The work on the cymbals, especially those two critical ones of the ride and hi-hat, were sparkling.  With Dee Murray on bass there was a rare simpatico thing that was large but so right with Elton.  I'm always amazed when the right mix of musicians come together as there is an absolute synergistic melding.  I believe that early trio really was the magic that allowed Elton and Bernie to do almost other-worldly work with stunning songs.  I just watched the BBC Glastonbury concert and all that stuff was still there if embellished much more.  To close, I'd be remiss not to mention this:  since Robert Palmer is no longer with us, I think Nigel hands-down wins the title, "best dressed rocker"!

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