Sam Carr (musician)

Sam Carr
Born
Samuel Lee McCollum

(1926-04-17)April 17, 1926
Marvell, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 2009(2009-09-21) (aged 83)
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
GenresBlues
OccupationDrummer
Years active1940s–2009
Formerly ofThe Jelly Roll Kings

Sam Carr (born Samuel Lee McCollum, April 17, 1926 – September 21, 2009) was an American blues drummer best known as a member of the Jelly Roll Kings.

Largely self-taught, Carr was noted for his "minimalist" three-piece drum kit, consisting of a snare drum, a bass drum, and a high-hat cymbal.

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