Ralph Schuckett Explained
Ralph Schuckett |
Origin: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Birth Date: | 2 March 1948[1] |
Genre: | Rock, pop, soundtrack |
Occupation: | Musician, composer, songwriter, record producer |
Instrument: | Keyboards |
Associated Acts: | Utopia, Carole King, Bette Midler, Moogy Klingman, Sophie B. Hawkins |
Ralph Schuckett (March 2, 1948 – April 4, 2021) was an American keyboardist, composer and songwriter known as one of the founding members of Todd Rundgren's band Utopia.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] He composed for film and television, including Pokémon, Sonic X, and Another World, and has done session work and played live for many acts, most notably Carole King, appearing on her Writer, Tapestry and Music albums.[7] [8] [9] [10]
ASCAP honored "Another World" by John Loeffler and Schuckett as one of the most performed country songs of 1988.[11] [12] [13]
While Schuckett was a staff producer at Columbia Records he signed and co-produced the debut album for Sophie B. Hawkins.[14] [4]
Schuckett died on April 4, 2021, at the age of 73.[8]
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Notes and References
- News: Ralph Schuckett . 28 February 2022 . Classic Rock . 25 May 2021.
- Web site: Todd Rundgren. May 3, 2021. www.soundonsound.com.
- Web site: WENN. April 4, 2018. Utopia move forward with reunion tour following Ralph Schuckett's departure. May 3, 2021. Hollywood.com. en-US.
- Book: Myers, Paul. A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. 2010-10-15. Jawbone Press. 978-1-906002-33-6. en.
- Todd Rundgren & His Utopia Bandmates Talk Reunion Tour & Penchant for Concept Albums. May 3, 2021. Billboard. April 3, 2018. en.
- Book: Reviews, New York Times Theater. The New York Times Film Reviews 1999-2000. November 10, 2000. Taylor & Francis. 978-0-415-93696-5. en.
- Web site: Ralph Schuckett Credits. May 3, 2021. AllMusic. en.
- Web site: Willman. Chris. April 7, 2021. Ralph Schuckett, Keyboardist on Todd Rundgren and Carole King Classics and a Composer for Animation, Dies at 73. May 3, 2021. Variety. en-US.
- Web site: November 13, 1999. POKÉMON: THE FIRST MOVIE – Ralph Schuckett. May 3, 2021. MOVIE MUSIC UK. en.
- Web site: July 21, 2000. As Pokemon Mania Wanes, Charming Movie Sequel Arrives. May 3, 2021. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
- October 22, 1988. ASCAP Names Don Schlitz Top Composer, Honors Hit Songs. Billboard. 39.
- Book: Weller, Sheila. Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation. 2008-04-08. Simon and Schuster. 978-1-4165-6477-5. en.
- News: Mitchell. Elvis. 2000-07-21. FILM REVIEW; For Children, A Language To Vex Their Parents With. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-05-19. 0362-4331.
- July 23, 1994. Words & Music. Billboard. 18.