Gary C. "Gar" Samuelson (June 12, 1958 in Dunkirk, New York - July 22, 1999 in Orange City, Florida) was the original drummer for thrash metal band Megadeth, working in it from 1984-87.
Little is known about Samuelson before Megadeth; however it is known that he and Chris Poland played in a jazz fusion band called The New Yorkers, and that before this, both practiced and played together for many years.
After meeting with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth...
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Gary C. "Gar" Samuelson (June 12, 1958 in Dunkirk, New York - July 22, 1999 in Orange City, Florida) was the original drummer for thrash metal band Megadeth, working in it from 1984-87.
Little is known about Samuelson before Megadeth; however it is known that he and Chris Poland played in a jazz fusion band called The New Yorkers, and that before this, both practiced and played together for many years.
After meeting with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth in 1984, he joined the band, and Poland soon followed, this being what Mustaine refers to as 'the first real line-up'. Samuelson would go on to serve as the band's drummer until 1987, appearing on the albums 'Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!', and the heavily praised 'Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?', as well as serving through tours, until he was ultimately fired for his extreme drug addictions, especially heroin.
Although Samuelson is credited for little in his years as Megadeth's drummer, he was apparently a very big...
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