Born, in Kenya with perfect meter, Martin H. Samuel was a recording studio session drummer in London (with many hours logged at the BBC), Cologne, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu. When not recording (for the Penny-Farthing label), touring with, among others and going as far back as, Ben E. King and the Drifters.
The Count, in "Pirate Radio" the movie, was inspired by real-life Emperor Rosko (of Radio Caroline) and the Rosko International Roadshow (the largest traveling disco in the world) that included a 6-piece band called Crew with Martin on drums.
As a published and recorded lyricist (ASCAP), Martin co-wrote the "Eclipse" CD songs featuring vocalist Rick Livingstone of The Best.
Martin collaborated with Lisa Nemzo on songs for her albums on Metronome Records, LCM Records and, co-wrote "Turn To Me" on "Unlock My Heart" by Dream Wild Records.
A song by Martin was included by Audrey Landers on a Polydor Records album and, Martin also worked with Robert Allen on the Sha-La Records album by DownTown Mystic.
