Sticks Evans

Samuel "Sticks" Evans (5 February 1923 – 11 April 1994) was an American drummer, percussionist, music teacher, arranger and musical director. He was credited variously as Sammy "Stick" Evans, Samie Evans, Sammy Evans, Sammie Evans, Stick Evans, Sticks Evans, and Belton Evans.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 5, 1923, Died April 11, 1994 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950 - 1959

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Atlantic 3587 10-in. 5/14/1959 Tiny Tim LaVern Baker instrumentalist, drums  
Atlantic 3944 10-in. 12/11/1959 Manana Stanley Applebaum ; LaVern Baker instrumentalist, drums  
Atlantic 3946 10-in. 12/11/1959 Shake a hand Stanley Applebaum ; LaVern Baker instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 80257 12/6/1950 Elephant rock Charlie Singleton Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  
Decca 80258 12/6/1950 Alligator rock Charlie Singleton Orchestra instrumentalist, drums  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Evans, Sticks," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/314559.

Evans, Sticks. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/314559.

"Evans, Sticks." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/314559

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