Hal Blaine was an influential American drummer and session musician, known for his prolific work with the Wrecking Crew in Los Angeles. With a versatile style spanning rock, pop, jazz, and country, Blaine played on countless hits of the 1960s and 1970s, contributing to the 'Wall of Sound' technique developed by Phil Spector. As one of the most recorded studio drummers in history, his distinctive beats can be heard on seminal tracks like "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes and "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. Blaine's significant impact on the music industry earned him induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.