American Woman Producer Jack Richardson Dies
. Richardson produced several legendary albums in the '60s and '70s with The Guess Who, Alice Cooper, Bob Seger, Badfinger, Poco and others. His stature in the industry inspired the Juno Awards to rename its Producer of the Year award, The Jack Richardson Award. In 2003, the man known to his friends as "The Bear" was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian arts and culture. Richardson came to prominence on the world musical stage when he recorded The Guess Who's 1968 Wheatfield Soul album, featuring the single "These Eyes." Richardson reportedly mortgaged his house to pay for the sessions. He continued to work with the group for two more albums, including the band's masterpiece, American Woman. more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for the Day in Rock.
|
Sites and Sounds: Music Adds to Your Caribbean Fun in Sint Maarten - Saint Martin
The Blues: Ollee Owens- Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne- more
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Celebrating 40th Anniversary At Rock Rocks
John Lodge Launching New Days of Future Passed Shows
Goose To Make Madison Square Garden Debut On Summer Tour
Brian Setzer Orchestra's 'Vavoom' Getting Special Vinyl Reissue
Charm School Stream New Song 'Without A Doubt'
Skunk Anansie Shares First Track In Almost Three Years 'An Artist Is An Artist'
Watch Profiler's 'Depth Perception' Video
Howling Giant Expand Debut EP For 10th Anniversary