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PHIL RAMONE R.I.P. ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Artie Wayne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:11:59 +0000

STILL UNABLE TO USE MY HANDS I WANTED TO PAY TRIBUTE TO PHIL RAMONE, AN ALL AROUND GOOD GUY WHO I ONCE CONVINCED THE RAMONES DIDN’T NAME THEMSELVES AFTER HIM!

HERE IS WHAT MIKE BARNES AT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER WROTE

A former violin prodigy and expert engineer, he worked with Dylan, Sinatra, McCartney, Bennett, Charles, Streisand, Simon, Joel and Bacharach and spent more than 50 years in the business.

Phil Ramone, the instinctive music producer whose mixing mastery for Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Paul Simon and Billy Joel helped fashion some of the most sumptuous and top-selling albums of his era, has died. He was 79.

The 14-time Grammy winner and 33-time nominee once dubbed “The Pope of Pop” was hospitalized in late February with an aortic aneurysm in New York and died Saturday morning at New York Presbyterian Hospital, according to Ramone’s son Matt.

A native of South Africa who at age 10 performed as a violinist forQueen Elizabeth II, Ramone spent years working as a songwriter, engineer and acoustics expert in New York before charting a path that would make him a trusted studio partner in the eyes (and ears) of the industry’s biggest stars.

STORY: Music Industry Reacts to Death of Producer Phil Ramone

Among the albums on which he worked were Streisand’s 1967 liveA Happening in Central Park; Paul & Linda McCartney’s Ram(1971), sandwiched between the Beatles and Wings eras; Dylan’s aching Blood on the Tracks (1975); Simon’s pop classic Still Crazy After All These Years (1975); Joel’s critical and commercial breakthrough The Stranger (1977); Sinatra’s last-gaspDuets (1993), a model of technical wizardry; and Charles’ final album, the mega-selling Genius Loves Company (2004).

Ramone served as a songwriter in New York’s famed Brill Building music factory and worked early on with Quincy Jones, Tom Dowd, Creed Taylor, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller and Burt Bacharach & Hal David, among others. In 1959, he launched the A&R Recording studios on Seventh Avenue in New York, where Blood on the Tracks and so many other classics were recorded.

TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE IN THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER CLICK ONTO http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-producer-phil-ramone-ray-charles-frank-sinatra-425444

PHIL, I’LL MISS YOUR BRILLIANT WORK IN THE STUDIO AS WELL AS OUR LIVELY CONVERSATIONS WHENEVER WE’D RUN INTO EACH OTHER AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

MAY YOUR LEGEND CONTINUE TO GROW, AND MAY YOU ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Respectfully, your friend Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/celebrating-two-million-views-today-on-artie-wayne-on-the-web..

HERE ARE SOME MUSICIANS REACTING TO THE PASSING OF PHIL RAMONE ON TWITTER http://ultimateclassicrock.com/musicians-react-to-the-death-of-phil-ramone-on-twitter/

Artie:
I cannot imagine losing two of my closest pals in the same week. It’s a
shock to my nervous system and they leave a hole in my heart the size of:
“all the years we’ve been colleagues and friends” …
These are not words I’m writing, these are my tears which mystically create
the text in this e-mail to you.

Brooks Arthur

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HUGH McCRACKEN R.I.P. ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Artie Wayne — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:55:04 +0000

Not only was Hugh McCracken a good friend he was one of most important musical influences in my life! During his divorce he slept on my couch and one night he took he took me to the opening of club Salvation where I saw Jimi Hendrix play for the first time and was “Galactically inspired”

The next day Hugh took me to Manny’s music store and he helped me pick out a white telecaster, like he and Jimi played! Then we went back to my apartment and wrote, “IT”S ONLY THE DOG” which I produced on the Kingsmen (“LOUIE, LOUIE”.) The song was covered a few years later by the Australian group the Night Riders and has become a cult classic.

Hugh’s songwriting abilities were always overshadowed by his success as a musician, which included playing guitar on each of the Beatles solo projects and being seriously considered to replace the late Brian Jones in the Rolling Stones.

While he encouraged my guitar playing, i encouraged his writing and even got Ray Charles to cut, “Go On Home”, but he preferred doing studio work.

Condolences to Hollye McCracken, his family and friends, i know you’re gonna’ miss him!

Hugh McCracken, you were a very special man , may you ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Respectfully, your friend Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/celebrating-two-million-views-today-on-artie-wayne-on-the-web/

Other comments about the passing of Hugh McCracken from around the web include

From Artie Kornfeld (“Father Of Woodstock”…”Incredible memory with the greatest man and musician I have ever known.Please get me a copy of my just departed best friend HUGH McCracken and me. (see PHOTO AT TOP)

My heart is broken but my Spirit is holding the Light-artie

Fellow session artist Elliott Randall posted his condolences to his Facebook page on Friday (March 29), along with a picture of McCracken.

“It is with unspeakable sadness that I share with you the passing of one of the greatest friends and greatest guitarists/musicians who ever graced this planet,” he wrote viaUltimate Classic Rock.“I am truly privileged to have known this man throughout all of my adult life. See ya on the other side, Hugh McCracken…”

Carole King posted, “So sad to lose Hugh McCracken. Deepest condolences to friends and family of this great New York cat”.

Artie:

I cannot imagine losing two of my closest pals in the same week. It’s a
shock to my nervous system and they leave a hole in my heart the size of:
“all the years we’ve been colleagues and friends” …
These are not words I’m writing, these are my tears which mystically create
the text in this e-mail to you.

Brooks Arthur

IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ABOUT HUGHS’ PASSING PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE SPACE BELOW or EMAIL ME AT artiewayne@gmail.com AND I’LL PUT THEM IN THE ARTICLE ABOVE

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DEKE RICHARDS R.I.P. ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Artie Wayne — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:03:29 +0000

i’m still unable to use my hands so i’m turning over my column today to my long time friend patti dahlstrom and the passing of songwriter producer deke richards…

“Deke Richards was one of those wonderfully creative men, who also happened to be a good man, a kind man. I met Deke in 1970 at Motown, in fact Deke Richards was the sole reason I was signed to Jobete as a staff writer. Herb Eiseman, then head of Motown’s publishing division, Jobete, was listening to a tape of my songs when Deke happened to be passing by his open door and heard “What If” wafting into the hallway. He stopped and listened till the end saying, “Who wrote that?” Herb looked at the tape box and said “Patti Dahlstrom.” Deke answered, “Sign her.”

Several weeks later signed, sealed and delivered I was a Motown writer! Deke very kindly took me under his wing. He gave me tapes of completed tracks for various artists and asked me to write a lyric. Once he was in the hospital and asked me to come up to see him. There in hospital gown attire, headphones connected to a small tape player, he sat in bed bobbing his head to the beat. I felt very uncomfortable, “Shouldn’t you be resting?” He assured me he was fine and began playing the track for me. “The title is open but here’s the first line.. you can change it. It’s about someone who takes and takes and never gives back until there’s nothing left.. until it’s too late.” The metaphor was about a well running dry. We sat listening over and over and no thought came to me except the hospital room and post- operative Deke. I took the tape home and had a lyric by the time he returned to work.

The great thing about Deke was that he was always thinking, creating, excited about it all, and he had the most beautiful manners, always a gentleman to me. Nothing ever came of our efforts together, still it was wonderful trying with him.

In the last 4 years we renewed our friendship when the UK released a compilation CD of my music. I contacted Deke to let him know, and to share memories and update each other on what had happened since. We stayed in touch until recently when his illness took him from us. I will be forever grateful, as it was Deke Richards who gave me the break I needed just in time. I do not believe in death as a final parting, only as a new beginning. When I cross I’ll see you then, Deke, and we’ll write another song, a heavenly one. Until then, dear friend, thank you for everything.”

He wrote one of my favorite Motown songs, Love Child.

For a career profile: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/deke-richards-motown-songsmith-dead-at-68-20130326

PHOTO AT TOP L-R FONSE MIZEL, DEKE RICHARDS, AND FREDDIE PERREN

Finally. originally written for our friend, Jim Croce on the night of his plane crash dedicated also to Deke Richards “Sending My Good Thoughts To You”written by Patti Dahlstrom and Artie Wayne, performed by Patti Dahlstrom.

To reach Patti Dahlstrom http://pattidahlstrom.com

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Artie Wayne — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:32:04 +0000

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY FROM ARTIE O’WAYNE ON THE WEB!

(PHOTO OF MURRAY BUDESKY BY STEVE BUDESKY ENHANCED BY PHIL X.MILSTEIN)

“SHADOW” MORTON ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Artie Wayne — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:55:37 +0000

Although my partner Kelli Ross and I ran Janis Ian’s publishing catalog, somehow i never met “Shadow” Morton, who produced ”Society”s Child”, which was one of Janis’ biggest hits! I’ve always been curious about this enigmatic figure who produced some of the ground breaking records of our generation, “REMEMBER (WALKIN” IN THE SAND)” by the Shangri-Las and “YOU KEEP ME HANGIN” ON” by Vanilla Fudge

I asked a few of my friends if they had any stories about “Shadow” , my friend Seth Greenky from GREEN KEY MANAGEMENT emailed me..

“I was still a teenager and I had gone to 1650 Broadway. I was in the office of Red Bird Records, just about to play a demo for the label head, George Goldner. Mary, from the Shangri-Las, still only 17 years old, dressed in black leather, was there (lucky me), looking amazing. Just as George was about to drop the needle on my acetate, the door to the office flew open and this very hip looking guy came barreling in….practically flying. “George, George!” he implored. “You gotta hear this!”

It was Shadow Morton who had just finished recording someone down in the studio (Allegro) located in the basement of the building. So, my demo came off the turntable and George Goldner put the acetate, still warm from being freshly cut on the lathe downstairs, on the turntable. Well, you know the phrase “my brains fell out?” Well, I came as close there as anywhere. It was the Vanilla Fudge’s recording of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” As if that was not enough there was another side. “Eleanor Rigby.” So, along with Shadow Morton, George Goldner and Mary Weiss, I was among the first to hear these recordings. My life has not been the same since. RIP (Rock In Perpetuity) Shadow Morton”

Then i heard from my friend of 50 years, producer/engineer Brooks Arthur

“It was an honor & a privilege sitting by George “Shadow” Morton’s side as his recording engineer for the making of: The Shangri-Las “Remember (Walking In The Sand”), “Leader Of The Pack” and Janis Ian’s, “Society’s Child” … I will miss his smile, his style and his unique way of making “three minute movies” (masterpieces),that you can listen to!

Sleep well my wonderful friend. My heart will never forget you.”

Brooks

Former CEO of UNI AND 20th Century records Russ Regan had this to say

SHADOW
WAS A WONDERFUL GUY
AND A GREAT MUSIC MAN.
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES
TO HIS FAMILY.

RUSS REGAN

IF YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT SHADOW” OR A COMMENT TO MAKE ABOUT THIS REMARKABLE MAN YOU CAN LEAVE IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW OR E-MAIL ME AT artiewayne@gmail.com AND I’LL INCLUDE IT IN THIS TRIBUTE

You can reach Seth Greenky at Green Key Management, LLC www.GreenKeyManagement.com

his FB page is: www.facebook.com/GreenKeyManagement

photo at top “Shadow” Morton and Seth Greenky

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SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (PART TWO)

Artie Wayne — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:54:12 +0000

SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN (PART TWO)

By Joe Klein

The Oscar nominated documentary SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN is the work of Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul who first learned of the story of Sixto Rodriguez while traveling the world for a few years in search of a great story for a docupic. In 2007, he made a stop in Cape Town, South Africa and wandered into a record store called Mabu Vinyl, co-owned by Steven “Sugar” Segerman, one of the Rodriguez fans who had spent several years looking to confirm the rumors of the artist’s death or find him if he was still alive and well. Segerman told the Rodriguez story to the filmmaker, who quickly decided that this was to be the story he’d document on film. It took nearly four years to shoot all the footage and complete the film, which debuted at last year’s Sundance Film Festival. Audiences at Sundance raved and the documentary received to awards at the festival. Last November, 60 MINUTES broadcast a segment about the artist and movie, which was rebroadcast a few weeks ago.

Happily, the rumors of Sixto’s death were greatly exaggerated, and Rodriguez lives on to this day, enjoying the fame that avoided him for so many years. He remains modest and humble about his elusive superstar status, even giving most of his recent earnings away to family, friends and others he feels worthy of the funds. His latest new-found fame resulting from all the acclaim for the Sugar Man movie resulted in several high profile media appearances since last summer. In addition to the 60 Minutes profile, Rodriguez has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and, just last week, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He has made dozens of live concert and club appearances in the US, Canada, England and Ireland in recent months and, next month, makes his latest triumphal appearances in South Africa, with shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg that have been sold out for weeks. Concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia follow in March.

A jaw dropping moment occurred for me watching the movie, when Dennis Coffey mentioned working on the Cold Facts album at the legendary Detroit recording studio,TERA SHIRMA, owned by Ralph Terrana, the brother of one of my other lifelong close friends, engineer RUSS TERRANA. Russ left Motown Records, where he had become one of the labels top engineers, to work for his brother at Tera Shirma for a couple years in the late sixties before returning to Motown, where he worked for nearly twenty more years as chief engineer until the sale of the label late in 1988. Russ got such a great sound that he was one of the most sought-after engineers of the Detroit music scene when he worked at Tera Shirma, engineering scores of hits to come out of the studio. Surely, I thought, Russ recorded the first Rodriguez album.

I called my old pal and asked if he had any recollections about the project. Russ told me, “Wow, Joe. I worked on so many albums at Tera Shirma that I just can’t remember if that Rodriguez album was one of them. But I do remember the name. So maybe I did work on it!” I had to laugh, because I’ve talked to Russ countless times about the days spent in Detroit, working at Motown and his brothers studio, and he couldn’t remember many of the number one hits he recorded or mixed (and there were 89 of those)! If that’s not the mark of a successful genius, I don’t know what is…..

Russ suggested that I call his brother and ask what he remembered, if anything, about the Rodriguez sessions at the studio. I called Ralph Terrana and he was pretty excited that his studio had been mentioned by name in the Oscar-nominated docupic. But, like his brother, he could remember very little about the Rodriguez project. “Hell, Joe, ya’ gotta’ remember that this was over forty years ago,” Ralph told me. “There were so many artists coming in and out of the studio. Producers Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore (“SCORPIO”, “NICE TO BE WITH YOU”) were working at Tera Shirma constantly. I even gave them their own office in our building! But I do remember the name Rodriguez, probably from seeing it on a studio schedule.”

I asked Ralph if Russ could have been the recording engineer. Ralph said, “You know, probably not. Dennis and Mike would often come in at night and work well past midnight on projects. Russ always preferred the day shift. Mike usually engineered the sessions himself at night.” I wondered if Russ might have mixed the tracks even if he didn’t record them. Ralph told me, “Russ was such a damn good mixer that everyone wanted him to mix their stuff if they could get him. So it wouldn’t surprise me if Russ mixed the album.

TO BE CONTINUED……

Rodriguez, the Detroit singer-songwriter at the center of the Oscar-nominated documentary Searching for Sugar Man, will perform at the Coachella, Glastonbury and Primavera festivals this year, Billboard reports.

Special thanks to Joe Klein for putting this story together!

Joe can be reached via email joe@newmediacreative.com

Joe’s production company’s website is www.newmediacreative.com

For more about “super engineer” Russ Terrana and to see my MOTOWN VIDEO JUKEBOX of the incredible 89 number one hits he engineered and/or mixed, click here: http://artiewayne.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/the-motown-video-jukebox/

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JOHN BRAHANEY R.I.P. ROCK IN PERPETUITY!

Artie Wayne — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:42:51 +0000

I’VE BEEN IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND I’VE NEVER KNOWN A GREATER CHAMPION OF THE SONGWRITER THAN JOHN BRAHANEY! (SEEN ABOVE WITH DIANE WARREN (“UNBREAK MY HEART”, “HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE WITHOUT YOU?”, “IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME”)

When I moved to LA in 1970, to work as a songplugger for VIVA Music, my new songwriter friend Alan O’Day (“Undercover Angel”, “Angie Baby”, “Rock and Roll Heaven”) who took me to a meeting of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase (LASS), where I met Len Chandler, the late Mandy Martin, and John Braheny for the first time. I was impressed by the loving support system they built for new and seasoned songwriters to shield themselves from the harsh reality of the music business while they developed their craft.

Over the years I stayed in touch with John, helped me out whenever I needed it, from showcasing my staff writers at Warner Brothers and Irving/Almo music to finding me new writers when I went into business for myself.

HERE ARE A FEW RESPONSES TO JOHN BRAHANEY’S PASSING FROM VARIOUS WEBSITES…

To my dear friend John Brahaney, thank you for being there when no-one else was and believing in me when no one else did. Rest in Peace.

from Diane Warren

REST IN PEACE, JOHN BRAHENY (ONE-OF-A-KIND SONGWRITER MENTOR, EDUCATOR, AND AUTHOR WHO LEFT US THIS (SATURDAY) AFTERNOON)

John said to me last Sunday, “It’s those of us left behind who feel the pain.”

I believe he is in a place of peace. But we have to endure, keep his spirit alive, and try to be as giving & generous as he was. And be as helpful as possible to JoAnn, without being intrusive. She has been brave and positive through John’s years of worsening illness. This is a terribly sad day. But there is a silver lining in the insights and heart he has shared with so many of us.

God bless you, John.

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Alan O’Day and Yuka

Scott Docherty Sad day, indeed.

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Dennis Michael Gillund My condolences, Alan…

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Alex Vasiliu RIP

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Chad Watson Well put, my friend…Amen.

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T.j. Kirby i am so sorry to hear this RIP John it was a pleasure to know you and to Joann Rene, and i send prayers oh the miles and times we have traveled. God Bless.

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Guy Aoki So sad. He dedicated his life to helping songwriters.

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Eric Sheppard I’m sorry your to hear about the loss of your friend Alan.

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Ron Sarfaty Very sad to hear that he has passed. He will be missed by those left here and celebrated by those he joins. I’m quite sure Mandi and John are enjoying a visit while watching over us all. Rest in Peace, my friends. You will always be remembered.

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Scotty Dowle Sr. My thoughts and Prayers go out to John, and my sincere condolences Alan.

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Catte Adams SO sorry you lost your dear friend Alan. Sending light and peace for your hearts. So so hard to lose a dear close friend…they come so few and far between.

Pamela Preston Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like he suffered and now can rest easy. I am sure his spirit will live on in you and others who knew him. Prayers to you and all who were dear to him!

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Loni Specter one of the good guys, gone. R.I.P.

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Stevie Budesky sorry to hear of your friends loss Alan ! may he rest in peace !

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Cheryl Reid Wray So sorry for the loss of your friend, Alan…

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Jeff Byars Alan, sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, John. I have lifted his family and friends up to the Lord in prayer. I’ll call you soon to check on you my friend. Please give Yuka our love!

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Sue Lopez I’m sorry for your loss, Alan. Keeping you and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Christine Jacoby- Whitosky sorry to hear about the loss of your friend,my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Blueflame Singer Sorry to hear about your friend, Alan….

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DIane Steinberg Lewis I feel very sad today1 I figured when I hand;t heard from JoAnn that she may be in a rough place. I can;t stop praying for peace for her and the family. R.I.P John!

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Carol Crawford So sorry for your loss.

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James Durst It’s probably 35 years since we last communicated, but I so appreciated your encouragement way back when. Yours and Len’s. Goodbye, John. And thanks. Vaya con cantos!

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Sandy Shanin So sad, Alan. Very beautifully put. So many of us will remember John when we think back on our songwriting careers. He was a great mentor, as you are.

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Mark Islam We remembered him at Talking Stick tonight, said a few words. Many told me he was a pivotal figure in a lot of lives & careers.

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Randy Hauck So sorry Alan….. May he rest in peace. My prayers to his family & friends.

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Lois Blaisch Beautifully put Alan. This is a sad loss for all of us. Rest in Peace John, you are a one of a kind, awesome man. Still here in spirit.

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Angel Marie Kelley RIP

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Jonathan Roberts It’s hard to believe at the moment but I’m imagining him at peace, relieved from his suffering at last and vibrant as he once was.

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Rose Whipperr so lucky to have friends like that~ the golden threads in life’s tapestry…r.i.p. jb

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Robbie Lauren RIP John

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John Van Nest Gosh, wow…I had no idea that John had passed on. He was far too young…gosh. My condolences to the entire community here. That is tragic…

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Tom Nicholls Oh no – John you were good.

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Peter Dergee He was an incredible guy and a songwriter’s visionary…everything about him will be missed.

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Diane Warren wow Peter!!! true. how r U?

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Mary Eaton RIP in John…. It was an honor to meet and talk with you… Having you critique my songs meant a lot to me. I thank you for your kinds words and sincerity.

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Greg Knowles I hadn’t heard…so sad….

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Tom Tom Slocum He was a good soul..RIP John.

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Rich Dickerson I knew he was in the hospital but didn’t know he was that bad. Very sad. John was very supportive of me. I met him at TAXI when I was trying to stay afloat. RIP John.

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Jennifer Yeko I structured my entire business and much of my life around advice John once gave in a UCLA class, “always look for ways to help other people”. So sad.

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Ben Brooks John was a doorway into the world of publishing and songwriters for me years ago when I started in the business. He helped me break through my insecurities and made me feel like I belonged. He had unconditional support for songwriters like no one I’ve known since.

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Tom Nicholls Oh no – John you were good.

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Peter Dergee He was an incredible guy and a songwriter’s visionary…everything about him will be missed.

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Diane Warren wow Peter!!! true. how r U?

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Mary Eaton RIP in John…. It was an honor to meet and talk with you… Having you critique my songs meant a lot to me. I thank you for your kinds words and sincerity.

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Greg Knowles I hadn’t heard…so sad….

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Tom Tom Slocum He was a good soul..RIP John.

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Rich Dickerson I knew he was in the hospital but didn’t know he was that bad. Very sad. John was very supportive of me. I met him at TAXI when I was trying to stay afloat. RIP John.

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Jennifer Yeko I structured my entire business and much of my life around advice John once gave in a UCLA class, “always look for ways to help other people”. So sad.

Tom Nicholls Oh no – John you were good.

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Peter Dergee He was an incredible guy and a songwriter’s visionary…everything about him will be missed.

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Diane Warren wow Peter!!! true. how r U?

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Mary Eaton RIP in John…. It was an honor to meet and talk with you… Having you critique my songs meant a lot to me. I thank you for your kinds words and sincerity.

Yesterday at 5:06pm · Like · 1

Greg Knowles I hadn’t heard…so sad….

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Tom Tom Slocum He was a good soul..RIP John.

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Rich Dickerson I knew he was in the hospital but didn’t know he was that bad. Very sad. John was very supportive of me. I met him at TAXI when I was trying to stay afloat. RIP John.

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Jennifer Yeko I structured my entire business and much of my life around advice John once gave in a UCLA class, “always look for ways to help other people”. So sad.

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Ben Brooks John was a doorway into the world of publishing and songwriters for me years ago when I started in the business. He helped me break through my insecurities and made me feel like I belonged. He had unconditional support for songwriters like no one I’ve known since.

Tom Nicholls Oh no – John you were good.

Yesterday at 4:47pm via mobile · Like

Peter Dergee He was an incredible guy and a songwriter’s visionary…everything about him will be missed.

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Diane Warren wow Peter!!! true. how r U?

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Mary Eaton RIP in John…. It was an honor to meet and talk with you… Having you critique my songs meant a lot to me. I thank you for your kinds words and sincerity.

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Greg Knowles I hadn’t heard…so sad….

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Tom Tom Slocum He was a good soul..RIP John.

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Rich Dickerson I knew he was in the hospital but didn’t know he was that bad. Very sad. John was very supportive of me. I met him at TAXI when I was trying to stay afloat. RIP John.

Jennifer Yeko I structured my entire business and much of my life around advice John once gave in a UCLA class, “always look for ways to help other people”. So sad.

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Ben Brooks John was a doorway into the world of publishing and songwriters for me years ago when I started in the business. He helped me break through my insecurities and made me feel like I belonged. He had unconditional support for songwriters like no one I’ve known since.

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Jackie Stander What!!!! I’ve known jb and his wife for over 30 years and we always were bumping into each other the last few years what happend? he was always such a great soul and champion for musicians and songwriters heaven is getting some good ones lately….

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Leslee Dennis I’m so sorry. Such a sweet man.

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Marcella Quirin I knew John from when I was just a teen!! He was so so kind!! So very patient — He has earned his wings with ease !! RIP sweet JohnB x

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Geri Duryea A big loss for all.

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Chana Devorah Schwartz oh no he already passed away? They just started a prayer page for him! RIP John, I’m so sorry to hear…

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Joe Clayton Another great visionary and talent lost too soon. R.I.P. John Braheny

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James Grey That was my experience of John as well, Diane. This news saddens me deep. This guy was the real deal…

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Bobby Eli OMG…he was the best and such a help in my career as a music creator
I used to attend those LASS events when I was in town

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Mike Gormley Bye John. I’ll miss your smile.

John and the LASS also presented performing talent that was stellar. Here are a few of the super talents who showcased during that period: Jules Shear IRS Recording artist & hit writer who then had a day gig sewing sequins on shoes; Keith Green who in his short life brought inspiration to many as a Christian artist on Sparrow Records; Alan O’Day later was a staff writer for Warner Bros., had a hit as an artist/writer with “Undercover Angel”; Ed Sanford & John Townsend showcased their soon-to-be hit “Smoke From A Distant Fire”; Stephen Bishop showcased “On And On” and other great songs; Diane Warren began auditioning for the Showcase at the age of 15, and, shortly after, performed in her first public Showcase in April ’74. Len and John critiqued over 150 of her songs; Larry Groce showcased his novelty song “Junk Food Junkie” before it became a #1 hit on his independent label; Baker Knight later wrote the Mickey Gilley country hit “Don’t The Girls All Look Prettier At Closing Time;” Warren Zevon showcased “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Werewolves Of London” and other songs that later became hits for both Linda Ronstadt and himself. John Rhy’s saw his set at the showcase and produced the first LP of those songs before Warren signed with Warner Bros Records; David Clayton Thomas Blood, Sweat & Tears’ former lead singer; Rotunda featuring super guitarist/artist Steve Lukather; Franne Golde just arrived in Los Angeles from Chicago. Later a recording artist, co-wrote the Commodores smash “Night Shift” (see bio for further list of hits); R.C. Bannon has become a successful country hit writer/artist/producer. Other country hitmakers showcased then include Robert Byrne, Kerry Chater, Chick Rains, Kieran Kane and Sandy Pinkard. Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham turned in a powerhouse performance several months prior to joining Fleetwood Mac.

for additional comments and information about John Brahaney click onto http://johnbrahaney.com and http://facebook.com/johnbrahaney

My condolences to Joann, John’s family and friends, and the thousands of people whose lives he enriched.

May you ROCK IN PERPETUITY …Your friend, Artie

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HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY 2013!.

Artie Wayne — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:01:13 +0000

HERE IS MY COLLECTION OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC VIDEOS, WHICH HAS BEEN ON THE #1 PAGE IN GOOGLE SEARCH TERMS FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS! INCLUDES ELVIS, RAY CHARLES, TOBY KEITH, JOHNNY HORTON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JAMES BROWN, WHITNEY HOUSTON, AND A DOZEN MORE! http://artiewayne.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/the-top-the-best-and-the-greatest-patriotic-music-videos/

Special thanks to Joe Klein for finding the picture at the top

To contact Joe Klein joe@newmediacreative.com
www.NewMediaCreative.com

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“SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN”!

Artie Wayne — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:18:48 +0000

MY FRIEND, MUSIC AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCER, JOE KLEIN, JUST TOLD ME ABOUT A DOCUMENTARY THAT WAS NOMINATED FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD CALLED “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN.” IT’S THE STORY OF THE LITTLE KNOWN ARTIST RODRIGUEZ, WHO, AFTER RECORDING A COUPLE OF ALBUMS IN 1969 AND 1971 THAT NEVER BECAME HITS IN THE US, WENT ON TO BECOME A STAR IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND AND A SUPERSTAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, BUT DIDN’T LEARN OF HIS FOREIGN FAME AND CULT FOLLOWING FOR ALMOST 15 YEARS!

STILL UNABLE TO USE MY HANDS TO TYPE I ASKED JOE KLEIN TO SHARE THE REMARKABLE STORY OF RODRIGUEZ, THE FILM, THE MAN, AND THE MUSIC!

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SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN!

by Joe Klein

Since last summer, I’ve heard quite a bit of buzz about SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN, which was just nominated for a Best Documentary Oscar last week. Last November I saw a 60 MINUTES segment about the movie and the artist who is the subject of the film, SIXTO RODRIGUEZ. The documentary chronicles the amazing story of the seventies folk/rock artist, who was discovered in Detroit back in 1968 by producer/artist/musician DENNIS COFFEY (“Scorpio”) and his producing partner, MIKE THEODORE. The two produced Coffey’s instrumental hits and other artists, most notably GALLERY (“It’s So Nice To Be With You”) and were the production team for the first Rodriguez album, COLD FACT, in 1969

In the documentary, Coffey, one of the original Motown FUNK BROTHERS guitarists (whose distinctive “wah-wah” guitar sound graced countless Motown hits), and Theodore appear in interview segments speaking about working with Rodriguez. Their admiration of the artist and passion for his music is clear, as both recall their regret about the failure of Rodriguez to achieve the success and recognition in the United States that they felt he so deserved at the time. Those feelings were echoed in the film in clips featuring STEVE ROWLAND, producer of the second Rodriguez album, COMING FROM REALITY, and others who knew or worked with the artist.

As the story goes, Motown Records passed on Rodriguez, and he subsequently signed with Hollywood-based SUSSEX RECORDS, helmed by label president CLARENCE AVANT. Gallery and BILL WITHERS were on the Sussex label as well. Rodriguez never broke through in the United States, much to the surprise and dismay of those involved with him. Not heavily promoted by Sussex, his cutting edge Dylan-esque songs failed to garner any significant attention or radio airplay in the states, and he was dropped by the label just before Christmas 1971, less than two months after the release of the second album. Rodriguez continued to play club dates and record new music for several years but, sadly slipped into oblivion in America. Earlier this year at the Sundance Film festival where Searching For Sugar Man was honored, Sixto Rodriguez was described as “the greatest 70’s US icon who never was.” Here’s a video of Rodriguez performing the song “Sugar Man” at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

A virtual unknown in the U.S., his music magically found its way overseas, and Rodriguez ultimately became very popular in Australia and New Zealand. Then, incredibly, he became a huge superstar in South Africa, after his music surfaced there and struck a chord as tensions over apartheid were reaching the boiling point. Rodriguez was bigger then Elvis or The Beatles in the territory, but never played a single concert there in the seventies! Rumors of Rodriguez’s death (including one that he died on stage while performing) circulated for many years.

Even more amazing than his foreign overseas, in a pre-cable, pre-internet world where news traveled infinitely slower than today, Sixto was totally unaware of the foreign fame he had achieved! Nor did he know at the time that Sussex Records had licensed his two albums to labels in the foreign territories and that over half a million albums were sold in the seventies! In the documentary, Clarence Avant is asked about what royalties, if any, were paid to Rodriguez from the sales of units outside of the United States, but the former label chief sidesteps the subjects of sales and royalties.

Sixto Rodriguez would not learn of his notoriety down under and his status as a “South African Idol” for over fifteen years, and lived a modest, simple life as a day laborer in Detroit. He was finally tracked down by a couple of devoted fans from Cape Town, South Africa who went on a quest to see if the rumors of Sixto’s death were true or if Rodriguez was still alive and well, if not lost or in hiding. The Rodriguez zealots located the artist in the late nineties after an exhaustive search and, in 1998 convinced Rodriguez to finally perform in the now liberated South Africa. Rodriguez was welcomed there as a genuine superstar and performed to tens of thousands of devoted fans, many of whom had longed to see their lost musical hero for almost two decades!

TO BE CONTINUED……..

Watch the trailer for SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN below.

Special thanks to Joe Klein for putting this story together!

Joe can be reached via email joe@newmediacreative.com

Joe’s production company’s website is www.newmediacreative.com

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DO WE KNOW MORE ABOUT WEREWOLVES AND VAMPIRES THAN WE DO ABOUT BLACKS AND JEWS?

Artie Wayne — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:19:56 +0000

Even though I’m half-Black and half-Jewish and allowed to use “Oy” and “Yo” in the same sentence, I’m the first to admit that I know very little about either culture. As a kid I knew that I could stop a vampire with a silver cross, or keep werewolves away with garlic, but I couldn’t stop the Jewish bullies in school from picking on me for insisting I was Jewish.

It seems that you’re considered a Jew only if you’re mother is, and since my father was the one to carry the blood of Abraham…I didn’t count!

The “colored” and Puerto Rican kids who were starting to dominate the formerly all-white Bronx neighborhood were more than happy to think of me as Jewish, since it gave them another reason to kick my ass. I relied upon the genes my father (who I never met) to outsmart them, and the genes of my strong African-American mother to give me the athletic prowess to outrun them.

As I grew up I never was allowed to become part of “Team David” which I name for the kid who slew Goliath in the Bible, or join “Team Martin”, I named for Martin Luther King who slew other kinds of monsters in the ‘60s. I was an only child, and stayed a loner as I examined each of the cultures I had roots in.

As a “Negro”, I was trying to assimilate into the White American culture and at first considered Jews and Blacks, who were militantly leading the fight for civil rights as troublemakers, until I realized they were fighting for me.

As their opponents were sharpening their wooden stakes, and melting down their silver and turning them into bullets, I said to myself, “Wait a second…it’s time to choose sides, and then I realized that the sides had already been chosen for me!”

I weighed fact against fiction, put fantasy aside and finally realized that I am related to all men genetically and spiritually, and I have to do whatever I can to promote a dialog between opposing factions whenever I could.

After all Understanding begins with conversation.

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Glow-in-the-Dark ”Werewolf” handpainted on a French leather jacket by Artie Wayne

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