Mel Taylor (September 24, 1933 – August 11, 1996) was an American musician, best known as 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.
Mel Taylor | |
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| Born | September 24, 1933 Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1996 (aged 62) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Relatives | Larry Taylor (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Surf rock |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1950s-1996 |
| Formerly of | The Ventures |