Gar Samuelson
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Gary C. "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 - July 14, 1999 in Dunkirk, New York), was the drummer for the thrash metal band Megadeth from 1984 through 1987.
His work can be heard on the Megadeth albums Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! (1985) and Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? (1986). He performed with the band on tours in the USA, Asia and Europe. Since his departure from Megadeth due to substance abuse, Samuelson has played in one other band.
He and his brother Stew, along with Billy Brehme, Travis Karcher and Andy Freeman, would form Fatal Opera, which released a self-titled album in 1995 and the Eleventh Hour in 1997. Samuelson died, reportedly of liver failure, at 41. He was a long-time friend of guitarist and fellow Dunkirkian Chris Poland, who said about him: "He was a true friend. Everything I know about--time, rhythm and feel--I learned from Gar, so I'll always hear his voice in my music."
| Megadeth |
| Dave Mustaine | Glen Drover | James Lomenzo | Shawn Drover |
| David Ellefson | Chris Poland | Gar Samuelson | Jeff Young | Chuck Behler | Nick Menza | Marty Friedman | Jimmy DeGrasso | Al Pitrelli | James MacDonough |
| Discography |
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| Studio albums: Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! | Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? | So Far, So Good... So What! | Rust in Peace | Countdown to Extinction | Youthanasia | Cryptic Writings | Risk | The World Needs a Hero | The System Has Failed | United Abominations |
| Live albums: Live Trax | Rude Awakening | That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires |
| Compilations: Capitol Punishment | Still Alive... And Well? | Back to the Start |
| Extended plays: Hidden Treasures | Cryptic Sounds |
| Videos and DVDs: Rusted Pieces | Exposure of a Dream | Evolver: The Making of Youthanasia | Rude Awakening | Video Hits | Arsenal of Megadeth | That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires |
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