Posts tagged with "Eddie Kramer"
EDDIE KRAMER
EDDIE KRAMER
The legendary producer recalls creating some of rock’s greatest recordings
By Michael Gallant
Eddie Kramer is a rock icon. The sheer number of superstars whose music he’s shaped is stunning—from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to Buddy Guy, Anthrax and Carly Simon. “I’m still standing and still making records,” the 72-year-old says with a laugh.
Born in South Africa, Kramer studied classical piano before...
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Neither Hendrix nor his heritage keeps this guitar hero from reaching beyond the blues
Michael Williams is well aware that he seems unusually cheery for a man who claims the blues as a birthright. “At first, I just wanted to be a guitar player,” he explains. “I never wanted to be a singer or a songwriter. But I found myself being pigeonholed and strictly defined as a blues player. That wasn’t intriguing to me. I wanted...