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Ricky Fataar

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Ricky Fataar

Ricky Fataar (born 5 September 1952) is a South African musician of Malay descent who has performed as both a drummer and a guitarist. He gained fame as an actor in The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, a spoof on the Beatles, in which he performed as a member of the Rutles. He was also a member of the Beach Boys between 1971 and 1974, and has been the drummer for Bonnie Raitt for the last 35 years. Fataar is also a record producer, and has worked on projects scoring music to film and television.

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Born
(1952-09-05) 5 September 1952 (age 73)Durban, Natal, Union of South Africa
Genres
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Occupations
Musiciansongwriterrecord producer
Instruments
Drumsguitarkeyboardsvocals
Years active
1963–present
Formerly of
Bonnie RaittThe FlamesThe Beach BoysThe Rutles

Tables

· Awards and nominations › ARIA Music Awards
1993
Spotswood
Role(s)
Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
Ref.
1993
Spotswood
Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album
Nominated
· Awards and nominations › Countdown Australian Music Awards
1983
Role(s)
Best Record Producer of the Year
Notes
Won
1984
himself (with Mark Moffatt)
Role(s)
Best Producer
Notes
Nominated
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1983
himself (with Mark Moffatt) for work with Tim Finn, Renée Geyer & Pat Wilson)
Best Record Producer of the Year
Won
1984
himself (with Mark Moffatt)
Best Producer
Nominated

References

  1. "Tearing Down the Wall - New Music USA"
    https://newmusicusa.org/nmbx/tearing-down-the-wall/
  2. Fataar Biography, imdb.com. Accessed 23 December 2022.
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0268813/bio
  3. NME Rock 'N' Roll Years
  4. The Portsmouth Times/Rhody Beat
    http://rhodybeat.com/stories/friday-sept-22-will-be-beach-boys-day-in-portsmouth,27261
  5. "History Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album"
    http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/award/best-original-soundtrack-cast-show-album
  6. Countdown Magazine
    http://www.countdownmemories.com/magazines/pdfs/1987_03.pdf
  7. Fataar's biography as part of Bonnie Raitt's band
    http://www.bonnieraitt.com/theband.php
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