Jim Keltner

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Jim Keltner
Keltner performing at The Concert for Bangladesh in 1971
Background information
Birth name	James Lee Keltner
Born	(1942-04-27) April 27, 1942 (age 82) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres	Rock R&B jazz
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	Drums percussion
Years active	1965–present
Formerly of	Traveling Wilburys Little Village Delaney & Bonnie Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band

James Lee Keltner (born April 27, 1942) is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session work. He was characterized by Bob Dylan biographer Howard Sounes as "the leading session drummer in America".^[1]