Gar Samuelson

Gary C. "Gar" Samuelson (February 18, 1958 in Dunkirk, New York – July 22, 1999 in Orange City, Florida) was a drummer best remembered for his work with the thrash metal band Megadeth from 1984 to 1987, contributing to their first two albums. He is considered as one of the most influential drummers to thrash metal, having pioneered the incorporation of jazz fusion into the subgenre.