Sam Carr

Born

1926-04-17

Died

2009-09-21

Birthplace

Marvell, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Sam Carr was an American blues drummer best known as a member of the Jelly Roll Kings. Largely self-taught, Carr is noted for his "mimimalist" three-piece drum kit, consisting of a snare drum, a bass drum, and a high-hat cymbal.