Mel Taylor
Drummer

Mel Taylor Net Worth

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

Birth Day September 24, 1933
Birth Place New York
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 11, 1996 (age 62)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 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.

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