Nigel Olsson Interview 2007

[annabrown]

Nigel is and always will be the best never can be replaced nobody else has his own sound that's how you know when it's Nigel ... Thanks Nigel Love you forever keep on going you have the willpower and it's in your blood you can't never get away from it so go for it and God bless you and your family 🙏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕👍

[jimmiekeeling]

Always from the start, Nigel has always been on my radar, I practically learned to play drums by listening and playing along to DONT SHOOT ME, GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, has always been one of my favorite...

[whitsundaydreaming]

Nigel will never know his impact on me going all the way back to 1972. I learned his drum parts note by note. I love his voice just as much. Blessings on you Nigel.

[russellcarter]

Nigel has always been one of my favorite drummers.

[pilsnrimgaard]

Nigel was my first drum hero. Madman Across the water was the first LP I bought when I was 11 years old and didnt have a record player yet. He is a staple of Elton's for a reason. He's like Charlie Watts when it comes to playing sensibility. Not flashy of chop driven . just smooth, musically appropriate pulse that warms the soul and fits in with what the piano man does. MAGIC!

[dxgx-onqd]

First time I've seen this. I could listen to Nigel talk all day. He's such a great guy.

[NIKONGUY]

Nice to hear after all these years he still cares about what he's doing and hasn't become jaded like so many. Still an inspiration!

[canadianroot]

Humble and thoughtful guy to give shout outs by name to the people behind the scenes.

[bélalugrisi]

I've always said that anyone who produces music should study Nigel's drum sound and production. Many have agreed. Truly a Master!

[javiervidal]

It's great to listen to him talk and describe everything. Thanks!

[farmerbill]

Love this guy. A true talent. It's always cracked me up that his name, not Elton's, has been on his drum heads from the start.

[StephenDoty]

Big ups to Nigel. Do people realized he was the drummer on the best albums during the '70s? The epic early Elton John records that still hold up today as the most well-crafted and listenable records of all time. Elton had 7 No 1 albums, not songs, albums in 4 years time, including a double album. Who will ever do that again? No one, probably. I really liked Nigel on "Someone saved my Life Tonight" and "Saturday Night's Alright.." and 'Lucy in the Sky..."

[Aiila]

These are the interviews ~~ details from each player ~~ that are so intriguing.

[debbiel]

'Only One Woman' has been my favorite song for

[Formula-]

He seems like a real..nice...down to Earth guy....Never heard him talk before!

[scottmurphy]

I started playing drums in 1970 and Nigel was my first inspiration. He has never been flashy but is always rock solid with impeccable technique. Nigel's fills are perfect for the music, without drawing attention to himself and he has arguably the best right foot in the business. His off beat kickdrum work is amazing. Unlike so many other drummers, even though his many, many years of fame he is still soft spoken and humble, in addition to being a great drummer he is also a great person. I went to school in Raleigh NC with both Maria and Lisa Gombatz. Lisa of course married Nigel and Maria married Dee.

[jaggass]

Wouldn't be The Elton John band without him

[patkeeg]

always loved the sound of Nigel's drumming. Especially on the 'Don't Shoot Me, I'm the Piano Man' album where the snare almost sounds like he's hitting wood. or knocking on a door.

[dukekevorkian]

LEGEND...THATS interview my friend. Also, love your sportsmanship with all your sponsers....I am quite sure they love your approach as they should! Again, thanks so much for our conversation back in Nashville many years ago...you were so much more than kind! Will never forget and will hold dearly.

[dianewilliams]

such a beautiful looking man, few and far between