Timothy B. Schmit
Timothy Bruce Schmit (born October 30, 1947 in Oakland , California ) is an American musician, bassist and singer . He is a member of the country rock band Eagles and was previously bass player and singer in the band Poco .
Career
The singer and bassist, who grew up in Oakland, California , has been a member of the country rock band Eagles since 1977 . Before that he played with the folk rock group Poco since 1970 and is the author and singer of the hit Keep On Tryin´ US # 50. Because of his high falsetto voice, Schmit is one of the most sought-after background singers of top American bands, including Toto , Crosby, Stills and Nash , Steely Dan , Bob Seger , Dan Fogelberg , Elton John , Ringo Starr , Firefall , Richard Marx , Jars Of Clay and die Beach boys . Timothy B. Schmit is also active as a solo artist. Between 1984 and 2009 he released five albums and two singles, the a cappella title So Much In Love in 1982 , and Boys Night Out in 1987 . His last album to date is Leap of Faith from 2016.
Discography
Studio albums
year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
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US | |||
1984 | Playing it cool |
US160 (5 weeks) US |
First published: September 17, 1984
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1987 | Timothy B. |
US106 (11 weeks) US |
First published: September 7, 1987
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more publishments
- 1990: Tell the Truth
- 2001: Feed the Fire
- 2009: Expando
- 2016: Leap of Faith
Singles
year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
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US | |||
1982 | So Much in Love Playin 'It Cool |
US59 (8 weeks) US |
First published: September 1982
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1987 | Boys Night Out Timothy B. |
US25 (13 weeks) US |
First published: September 1987
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More singles
- 1984: Playin 'It Cool
- 1988: Don't Give Up
Awards
- 1976 Grammy Award - Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus
- 1977 Grammy Award - Best Arrangement For Voices
- 1977 Grammy Award - Record of the Year
- 1979 Grammy Award - Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group
- 2007 Grammy Award - Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group
- 2008 Grammy Award - Best Pop Instrumental Performance
- 2015 Kennedy Prize - as a member of the Eagles
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Web links
- Official website
- Timothy B. Schmit in the Internet Movie Database (English)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Schmit, Timothy B. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Schmit, Timothy Bruce (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musician, bass player and singer |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 30, 1947 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Oakland |