Gary Chester

Gary Chester (born Cesario Gurciullo; October 27, 1924 – August 17, 1987) was an American studio drummer, author, and teacher. Beginning in the 1960s, he played on hundreds of records for bands such as The Coasters, The Monkees, and The Lovin' Spoonful.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 27, 1924, Died August 17, 1987

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1958 - 1965

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 26-32 of 32 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 116540 9/7/1965 One-two-three Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116541 9/7/1965 The In crowd Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116542 9/7/1965 Mrs. Brown, you've got a lovely daughter Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116543 9/8/1965 You've got your troubles Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116544 9/8/1965 It ain't me, babe Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116545 9/8/1965 Hang on Sloopy Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 116546 9/8/1965 A lover's concerto Ninapinta and his Bongas and Congas instrumentalist, drums  
(Results 26-32 of 32 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Chester, Gary," accessed November 12, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308290.

Chester, Gary. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308290.

"Chester, Gary." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 12 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308290

External Sources

Wikipedia: Gary Chester

Discogs: Gary Chester

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Chester, Gary, 1924-1987 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n95009170

Wikidata: Gary Chester - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5524837

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/55854507

MusicBrainz: Gary Chester - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/f0e6121e-3382-42e3-8f39-04610dd56425

ISNI: 0000 0000 3157 7815 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000031577815

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