About
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".
Member of
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Traveling Wilburys additional
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Booker T. & the MG’s drums (drum set)
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M.C.2 drums (drum set)
Discography
Albums
Links
Also known as
Buster Sidebury · James Lee Keltner
Tags
- session
- drummer
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- a3f5bdab-e2d2-415a-a32c-c3168a2fdde3
- ISNI
- 0000000079957876
- IPI
- 00036095682
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.