Earl “The Pearl” Hamilton was born in Syracuse, New York and started playing at thirteen.

Over the years, he played with several bands from Syracuse, including Kid Slick, Room Service, Paradise, and The East Side Band. Earl joined the Flyers in the mid-70s and now is the drummer for Gary Dunes and The Del-Tunes. He lives in upstate New York with his family.

Color photos above courtesy of The Del-Tunes