Paul Gordon (musician)
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Background information | |
Born | October 19, 1963 Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | February 18, 2016 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 52)
Occupation(s) | Touring musician |
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Years active | 1990s–2016 |
Associated acts | Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles & Eddie, The Devlins, , Jeffrey Gaines, , , Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, , Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur, Trine Rein, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek
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Paul Christian Gordon (October 19, 1963 – February 18, 2016) was an American musician, composer, and producer. A keyboardist and guitarist, he was a member of New Radicals and the keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for the B-52's from 2007 until his death in 2016.[1]
Early life[]
Paul Christian Gordon was born on October 19, 1963, in Everett, Massachusetts, to Rev. Calvin Paul Gordon and Barbara (Landry) Gordon.[2] In 1966, the family relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, where Rev. Gordon pastored the Evangelical Friends Church.[2] Paul Gordon graduated from Rogers High School in 1981.[2]
Career[]
Gordon worked with Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles & Eddie, The Devlins, , Jeffrey Gaines, , Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, , Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur, Trine Rein, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek.[2][3]
Gordon also composed music for both television and film soundtracks. His clients included The Fox Network, ABC Family and Spike TV. Some of the compositions he wrote or co-wrote include the themes for Digimon, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Power Rangers Wild Force, the Great Pretenders and Stripperella.[4]
Personal life[]
Gordon was married to Jennifer (Lysak) Gordon. They had two sons.[2]
Death[]
On February 18, 2016, Gordon died in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 52, from complications of heart disease.[2][5]
References[]
- ^ "About". Theb52s.com. 2011-02-18. Archived from the original on 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Belmore, Ryan (21 February 2016). "Obituary: Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist, Newporter, Father and Husband". What's Up Newp?. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-06-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
- ^ "Paul Gordon, a native Newporter and member of the B52's, has passed away". Thenewportbuzz.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
External links[]
- 1963 births
- 2016 deaths
- American male composers
- 20th-century American composers
- American session musicians
- 20th-century American keyboardists
- Musicians from Nashville, Tennessee
- American male songwriters
- Musicians from Newport, Rhode Island
- Songwriters from Tennessee
- Songwriters from Rhode Island
- Guitarists from Rhode Island
- 20th-century American guitarists
- American male guitarists
- 20th-century American male musicians