Mel Taylor was an American drummer born on September 24, 1933 in New York. He was best known for his work with the instrumental rock band The Ventures, which he joined in 1962 and remained with until his death in 1996. He was an integral part of the band's sound and helped them become one of the most successful instrumental rock bands of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
About
Drummer who worked with the instrumental rock band The Ventures from 1962 until 1996.
Before Fame
He was a Drummer for Boris Pickett and Herb Alpert before joining The Ventures, first as a fill-in, then as a permanent member of the band.
Trivia
He released a solo album called Mel Taylor & The Magics in Action in 1965.
Family Life
He was diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and died two weeks later; his son, Leon, replaced him in The Ventures.
Associated With
He and The Ventures played off the success of television hit show Hawaii Five-O, starring Jack Lord.