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Carlos Vega

Carlos Vega was a Cuban-born, Los Angeles-based session drummer whose career spanned the late 1970s through the 1990s. He co-founded the band Karizma in 1975 with musicians including Michael Landau, David Garfield, and Lenny Castro. Vega worked across numerous musical styles but was particularly known for his 13-year association with James Taylor, appearing on several albums like Hourglass, Never Die Young, and New Moon Shine. His credits also included Olivia Newton-John’s Physical and the Grease soundtrack. A respected studio musician, Vega was an influence on fellow Los Angeles...