Buddy Saltzman was an American session drummer known for his significant contributions to music during the 1950s to 1970s. Born Hilliard Saltzman on October 17, 1924, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, he became notable for his dynamic drumming style, particularly with The Four Seasons. His work on the song "Dawn (Go Away)" featured innovative fills and techniques, as he opted to use no cymbals. Saltzman passed away on April 30, 2012, at the age of 87.
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Meaning of the name - Buddy
Friend, companion, pal
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Buddy Saltzman belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bridgeton, New Jersey
Occupation: drummer
Employers: The Four Seasons
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for October 17, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Libra 3 | 24 Libra 34 | 6 Aquarius 15 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 49 | 11 Virgo 53 | 4 Pisces 55 |
| Mercury | 18 Libra 13 | 15 Scorpio 46 | 13 Capricorn 36 |
| Venus | 11 Virgo 26 | 4 Libra 45 | 14 Capricorn 42 |
| Mars | 29 Aquarius 21 | 17 Scorpio 23 | 23 Aries 47 |
| Jupiter | 16 Sagittarius 52 | 24 Cancer 10 | 8 Capricorn 46 |
| Saturn | 4 Scorpio 20 | 26 Pisces 28 | 14 Scorpio 14 |
| Uranus | 18 Pisces 14 | 0 Gemini 47 | 19 Pisces 4 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 10 | 0 Aries 6 | 21 Leo 36 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 33 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 12 Cancer 1 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 37 | 16 Pisces 9 | 14 Leo 16 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 37 | 16 Virgo 9 | 14 Aquarius 16 |
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