Sandy Nelson is an American drummer and one of the best-known instrumental performers of the late 1950s and early 1960s. His style is characterized by energetic and distinctive drumming patterns, often set to rock and roll or pop melodies. Nelson's most notable work, "Teen Beat", reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1959, and his subsequent work, "Let There Be Drums", cemented his influence in the music industry. Despite a life-altering car accident in 1963 that cost him a leg, Nelson continued to produce music and perform, demonstrating his resilience and dedication to his craft.