Jerry Olson has worked and recorded as a Drummer and Percussionist with the following bands or members of:

• Charley Musselwhite (toured and opened for B.B. King)
• Lowel Fulsom
• Brian Auger Oblivion Express
• Jefferson Airplane
• Hot Tuna
• Drifters
• Bowzer of Sha Na Na
• Zola Moon
• J.J. Bad Boy Jones
• Mighty Mo Rodgers
• Isaac Haile Selassie
• Micahel Richards
• Cars
• Coasters
• Freddie Cannon
• Gene Chandler
• Sound of Supremes
• Peggy March
• Johnny Preston
• Dodie Stevens
• Lenny Welch
• Jay and the Techniques
• Chris Montez
• Ray Peterson
• Penguins
• Len Barry
• Los Lobos
• 20 Moon Live
• Video in Redondo Beach
• Robert Cray
• Theatre Production of Play Starting Five