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Mel Taylor Mel Taylor American drummer (1933–1996) Mel Taylor (September 24, 1933 – August 11, 1996) was an American musician who was the drummer for the Ventures from 1962 to 1996. He was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, and was the older brother of Canned Heat bassist Larry Taylor. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mel Taylor Background information Born (1933-09-24)September 24, 1933 Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died August 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 62) Tarzana, California, U.S. Genres Surf rock Occupation Drummer Years active 1950s–1996 Formerly of The Ventures Relatives Larry Taylor (brother) Close Career After drumming with Boris Pickett and Herb Alpert, Taylor joined the Ventures in 1962 to fill in for Howie Johnson, who had been severely…

GENRES: Rock & Roll, Drums