Mel Taylor

Mel Taylor
Born(1933-09-24)September 24, 1933
DiedAugust 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 62)
RelativesLarry Taylor (brother)
Musical career
GenresSurf rock
InstrumentDrums
Years active1950s-1996
Formerly ofThe Ventures

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.