Ralph Molina is an American

United States

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 musician

Musician

A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....

, best known as the drummer for Neil Young

Neil Young

Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...

's backing band Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse (band)

Crazy Horse is an American rock band best known for its association with Neil Young. It has been co-credited on a number of albums throughout Young's career and has released five albums of its own.-Early years:...

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Born in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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, Molina has been a member of Crazy Horse since they were formed in 1962 as Danny & the Memories. He has remained throughout the band's many personnel changes, and has performed on all 20 releases by the band, with and without Young. Molina's style of drumming is characterized by simple, but steady beats and fills.

Sources

• Memorable Music Hall of Fame

External links

• Biography at Allmusic