Bob Lanning (born April 4, 1948) is an American drummer, best known for his work with

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in 1970 as a member of his

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. Lanning worked as his drummer during Presley's 1970 engagement at the International Hotel in

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. Lanning played on Presley's 1970 live album, '' On Stage'', including Presley's hit single ''

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'' as well as album favorites ''

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'' and '' Let It Be Me''. Lanning also accompanied Elvis on drums during Presley's six attendance-record–breaking concert appearances at the

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in 1970.

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recommended Lanning to Presley when he was searching for a new drummer in late 1969. At the time, Lanning got the job because Presley loved his style of drumming. There were supposed to audition nine drummers in October 1969, but the moment Presley heard Lanning's drumming, he immediately said: “Looks like we got our drummer!”. Lanning replaced

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in October 1969, however Tutt replaced Lanning for an unknown reason in August 1970. Lanning met Presley for the last time in 1972, before his death in 1977. Presley told Lanning that he enjoyed the ''On Stage'' album very much. Lanning thought that Presley sounded like he felt bad, he said, “I want you to know that you did a good job for me”. Presley also told Lanning that he would be calling him, “I’ll be calling you, Bobby”. After the end of cooperation with Elvis Presley, Lanning has mostly worked as a session drummer in

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; he has played recording sessions and concerts for many artists. Lanning's mother was singer Roberta Sherwood.TCB Band : Bob Lanning : (Drums)
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