Paul Gordon (musician)

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Paul Christian Gordon (born October 19, 1963 in Everett , Massachusetts , † February 18, 2016 in Nashville , Tennessee ) was an American musician , composer and producer . As a keyboardist and guitarist he was a member of New Radicals and from 2007 until his death in 2016 keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of the B-52 .

Early life

Paul Gordon was born on October 19, 1963 in Everett, Massachusetts to Reverend Calvin Paul Gordon and Barbara "Landry" Gordon. In 1966 the family moved to Newport , Rhode Island , where the Reverend Gordon led the Evangelical Friends Church. Paul Gordon graduated from Rogers High School in 1981.

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 , Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines , John Gregory , Nona Hendryx , Carly Hennessy , The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones , Chaka Khan , Lila McCann , Mandy Moore , Jenni Muldaur, Trine Rein , Wild Orchid and David Yazbek .

He also composed music for television and film music. His clients included The Fox Network , ABC Family, and Spike TV . Some of the compositions he wrote or co-wrote include melodies for Digimon , Transformers: Robots in Disguise , Power Rangers Wild Force , the Great Pretenders, and Stripperella .

Personal life

Gordon was married to Jennifer (Lysak) Gordon. They had two sons.

death

On February 18, 2016, Gordon died in Nashville , Tennessee at the age of 52 of complications from heart disease .

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Paul Gordon, a native Newporter and member of the B52's, has passed away. Newport Buzz, February 18, 2016, accessed July 27, 2020 .
  2. ↑ a b c d Ryan Belmore: Obituary: Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist / Keyboardist, Newporter, Father and Husband . In: What's Up Newp? , February 21, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2018. 
  3. ↑ Archived copy . Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
  4. ^ ACE Repertory . In: Ascap.com . Retrieved July 28, 2016.

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personal data
SURNAME Gordon, Paul
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Gordon, Paul Christian (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American musician, composer and producer
DATE OF BIRTH October 19, 1963
PLACE OF BIRTH Everett , Massachusetts, United States
DATE OF DEATH February 18, 2016
Place of death Nashville , Tennessee, United States