https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/alex-warren monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768359-OZD4U46PS6LNX1UK6CAV/Alex-warren-1x1.png A&R Consulting - Alex Warren - Named among PEOPLE’S list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark,” Alex Warren is one of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. From being homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars to his current rise to stardom, Alex has shared the intimate details of his life with the world for over a decade, building an online community of 26M+ cumulative followers. Known for vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over new fans with a series of incredible singles. Now, with “Carry You Home,” a sold out tour and an upcoming debut album, Alex is poised to make an even greater connection than ever before. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/charlotte-cardin monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768367-GNUNGV8MDWDGOE3V8IPN/Charlotte-Cardin-Recent-Press-Image-_1x1.png A&R Consulting - Charlotte Cardin - Charlotte Cardin is a Montreal-born singer-songwriter who has become one of Canada’s most successful artists of the past decade. She first gained attention with her appearance on the talent show La Voix, and since then has been recognized for her deeply emotive vocal delivery and introspective songwriting. Her debut album, Phoenix, released in 2021, solidified her place in the music industry winning the Juno Award for Album of the Year. In 2023, she followed up with her sophomore album, 99 Nights, which showcased her continued evolution as an artist, blending personal storytelling with a more polished pop sound. That album, too, won the Juno Award for Album of The Year. In September 2024, Charlotte made history as Billboard Canada’s first Woman of the Year. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/gayle monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768383-OAGNWCT9HDXMAG93CS1H/Gayle-1x1.png A&R Consulting - Gayle - GAYLE is an American singer-songwriter known for her raw, unapologetic approach to pop music. Originally from Plano, Texas, GAYLE moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at a young age to pursue her musical ambitions. Her journey into the spotlight began with a passion for songwriting, and she quickly gained attention for her ability to blend catchy pop melodies with lyrics that often explore themes of empowerment, self-discovery, and emotional vulnerability. GAYLE's breakthrough came in 2021 with the release of her single "abcdefu," a bold and candid anthem that resonated with a wide audience, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. It’s now been certified 4X platinum by the RIAA and was nominated for the Grammy Song of the Year in 2022. She’s supported both Pink and Taylor Swift in arenas and stadiums all over the world. As of 2024, GAYLE continues to build on her early success, releasing new music that showcases her growth as an artist. She remains a powerful voice for a new generation of pop listeners, unafraid to tackle difficult topics and express herself with authenticity and creativity. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/halestorm monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768390-L5IM31SZFSIIE5LFAFW7/Halestorm-Photo-credit-Jimmy-Fontaine-1x1.png A&R Consulting - Halestorm - Halestorm is an American rock band formed in 1997 in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of siblings Lzzy Hale (vocals, guitar), Arejay Hale (drums), Joe Hottinger (lead guitar), and Josh Smith (bass). Known for their high-energy performances and a blend of hard rock and heavy metal, they first gained recognition with their RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album in 2009, which featured the hit single "I Get Off." In 2012, Halestorm’s second album, the RIAA-certified Platinum The Strange Case Of..., earned them a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for the RIAA-certified GOLD single "Love Bites (So Do I)," making them the first female-fronted band to win this award. Their relentless touring, often exceeding 250 shows a year, and dynamic live performances have built them a rabid global fanbase. Halestorm continues to push boundaries with powerful lyrics and a raw, unfiltered rock sound. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/knox monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768399-5GSPOHOH2ZIMMGEID461/Knox-1x1.png A&R Consulting - Knox - Born in the early 2000s, Knox grew up with a passion for music, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres including rock, punk, and pop. His musical journey began in earnest when he started releasing music independently, quickly gaining attention for his energetic performances and relatable songwriting. Knox's breakout moment came with the release of his single "Sneakers," which garnered significant attention on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The song's infectious chorus and nostalgic vibe resonated with a broad audience, helping Knox build a dedicated fanbase. As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Knox is heavily involved in the creation of his music, often working on every aspect from writing to production. Touring non-stop with his band, his recent single, “Not The 1975,” was a hit at Top 40 radio in America in 2024. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/suffs monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768430-E2F6A0FZTNS7WXR4YUWS/SUFFS-OBCR_DigitalCover_HiRes_0.jpg A&R Consulting - SUFFS - Original Broadway Cast Recording - Suffs is a 2X Tony Award®-winning musical that made Broadway history. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, Suffs has also been named Best Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award), received two Drama Desk Awards including Best Score, and is “unquestionably the most emotionally stirring musical of the season” (Chicago Tribune). Boldly exploring a struggle for equality that’s far from over, Suffs is a “theatrical masterpiece that demands to be seen” (Forbes) and a reminder that progress is always possible but never guaranteed. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Suffs has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/twentyonepilots monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768432-51RTBMDFA53Q2LME84VG/Twenty-One-Pilots-1x1.png A&R Consulting - Twenty One Pilots - One of the most dynamic artists of the last decade, Twenty One Pilots have shifted music and culture with an ever-evolving vision. The Columbus, OH duo - Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun - have tallied over 34 billion global streams, sold four million tickets worldwide, notched dozens of multi-Platinum certifications, and even claimed a spot in the Guinness® Book of World Records. In historic fashion, their quadruple-Platinum breakout LP, Blurryface, took flight as "the first album to notch a RIAA Gold or Platinum certification for every one of its songs," while Vessel followed suit and achieved the same distinction. They’ve elevated to rarified air as "one of only 18 artists to earn multiple RIAA Diamond certifications," going Diamond with "Stressed Out" and "Heathens." Their most recent album, Clancy, has received worldwide acclaim while their current world tour has sold out in arenas and stadiums all over the world. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/the-notebook monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768445-U641JUF3Q4ZDPKOD20G8/TheNotebook_Final_0.jpg A&R Consulting - The Notebook - Original Broadway Cast Recording - The Notebook is a new musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. With an incredible original score by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, The Notebook’s cast recording is highlighted by incredible performances by its outstanding original cast. One of the album’s songs, “My Days,” sung by Joy Woods, has virally caught the imagination of audiences on TikTok and beyond. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Notebook has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/warriors monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277768452-J05EJ0ZFRIJ94I9WN5YW/Warriors.jpg A&R Consulting - Warriors - A new original project - from Eisa Davis & Lin-Manuel Miranda - inspired by the 1979 film The Warriors, out everywhere October 18, 2024. https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/category/A%26R+Consulting+Past monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/ar-consulting/category/A%26R+Consulting monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/podcast daily 0.75 2026-01-15 https://www.puretone.com/podcast/rrhs-podcast monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/72601b0f-cbb1-4c39-bbb5-5f34105605e8/Banner-OutNow.png Podcast - Rock & Roll High School - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/633811d8-c776-43d9-877c-7d1e6ce69ea4/RRHS_S5_3000x3000_ColorLogo_BlackBackground.jpg Podcast - Rock & Roll High School - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.puretone.com/podcast/category/Podcast monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/artists daily 0.75 2025-01-30 https://www.puretone.com/artists/joe-jordan monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/d8067381-26b5-45a4-9538-dd664158cf84/Joe-Promo-0681.png Artists - Joe Jordan - Rising singer-songwriter Joe Jordan boasts a diverse musical background. Originating from the northeastern United States, Joe honed his craft performing at various bars and honky-tonks, where he quickly mastered the art of engaging his audience. His candid and authentic lyrics culminated in one of the most significant country hits by an independent artist in recent decades—Rayne Johnson’s “Front Seat,” a song penned by Jordan, which has garnered over 100 million cumulative streams. The prolific songwriter is set to release 20 new original recordings in 2025, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his craft. https://www.puretone.com/artists/forest-blakk monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277775530-GTZI37DSDRLGC1F7Y5OZ/ForestBlakk_CreditJimmyFontaine%281%29.jpg Artists - Forest Blakk - The music of Forest Blakk comes from an unshakable sense of purpose, a belief in building beauty from life's most painful moments. Growing up in Montreal, with time spent in Florida and Jamaica, Forest first took up guitar as a refuge from his chaotic home life, then spent years learning to channel his most complex emotions into song. With his breakthrough single, the RIAA platinum-certified “If You Love Her” - a fall 2020 release that marked his Billboard debut - Forest brought his heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting to a whole new level of resonance, again proving music's power to transform both audience and artist. At age 15, he began exploring his musical side by learning to play a guitar given to him by his grandmother. Soon after moving to Calgary at age 21, he formed a band that later earned a JUNO nomination. In the years following the band's dissolution, Blakk experienced a period of profound change, ultimately embracing the more soulful and folk-leaning sound that defines his music today. Forest’s song “Fall Into Me” - co-written with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Gregg Wattenberg - has now been certified gold by the RIAA for sales over 500K. Forest has also been called “the patron saint of ‘Love Is Blind’” having multiple songs appearing on that show. https://www.puretone.com/artists/category/Artist monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/songwriters daily 0.75 2025-01-13 https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/michael-pollack monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/4ea20713-19d1-4077-9bad-f22badcd19f4/MichaelPollack.jpeg Songwriters - Michael Pollack - Credits: Miley Cyrus, Benson Boone, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Alec Benjamin, Beyoncé, Lauv and more. Links: Instagram, Wikipedia https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/nolan-sipe monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/8cf38993-80a5-4332-9136-f6e04513ad34/Nolan_Sipe-1x1.png Songwriters - Nolan Sipe - Credits: Andy Grammer, Benson Boone, MAX, OneRepublic, Parmalee, Tim McGraw/Faith Hill, Dean Lewis, Bea Miller and more. Links: Wikipedia, Spotify https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/adam-yaron monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/8534bae8-cfb4-42e8-8b58-7d260e7a711c/AdamYaron.jpeg Songwriters - Adam Yaron - Credits: Alex Warren, Alexander Stewart, Maddie Zahm, Sam MacPherson, Rachel Grae, Matt Schuster and more. Links: Instagram, Apple Music https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/girls-house monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/06493248-f589-4a33-9e83-9851e9291364/GirlsHouse.png Songwriters - Girls House (Isabella Manganiello & Sasha Campbell) Girls House are Sasha and Bella, an exciting new writing duo who originally met as students at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Recently relocated to Los Angeles, Girls House are currently hard at work writing your next favorite song. Links: Girls House’s Instagram, Isabella Manganiello’s Instagram, Sasha Campbell’s Instagram https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/jerrod-bettis monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/50827aa9-6828-48c8-bd68-2e26d8588b4f/JERROD-BETTIS.png Songwriters - Jerrod Bettis - Credits: Serena Ryder, OneRepublic, Royal & the Serpent, Sabrina Carpenter, Sky Ferreira, and more. Link: Instagram https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/tommy-henriksen monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/9d2c22bf-7670-4294-b49a-be45f78cb27d/Tommy-Henriksen.png Songwriters - Tommy Henriksen - Credits: Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Halestorm, Steel Magnolia and more. Links: Wikipedia, Instagram https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/troy-johnson monthly 0.5 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/890b6fb2-163c-40fa-9885-17ba91118b2c/TroyJohnson.png Songwriters - Troy Johnson - Credits: Why Don’t We, Solange, Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Alina Baraz and more. Links: Instagram, Behind Greatness https://www.puretone.com/songwriters/category/Writers monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/theatrical-projects daily 0.75 2025-01-09 https://www.puretone.com/theatrical-projects/love-saves-the-day monthly 0.5 2025-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/8a1d073e-aa16-47c3-a5ed-8acba138c5f9/LSTD.png Theatrical Projects - Love Saves The Day - Currently In Development First published in 2004, Tim Lawrence’s sprawling book tells the definitive story of American dance musical culture in the 1970s - from its subterranean roots in NoHo and Hell’s Kitchen to its gaudy blossoming in midtown Manhattan to its wildfire transmissions through America’s suburbs and urban hotspots such as Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Newark, and Miami. https://www.puretone.com/theatrical-projects/category/Theatrical+Projects monthly 0.5 https://www.puretone.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://www.puretone.com/blog/obsessed-with-music monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1770827250702-WXKCNFDJN76TIILY5FUF/Screenshot%2B2026-02-11%2Bat%2B11.24.36%25E2%2580%25AFAM.png Blog - Obsessed With Music - An Interview with Pete Ganbarg, President, Pure Tone Music March 30, 2026 Thanks to LEADERS Magazine for the great feature on Pete Ganbarg and Pure Tone Music! - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/al-jardine-2 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/d0787a17-ae56-4f06-b34f-261d638abe84/RRHS_logo.png Blog - The Beach Boys' Al Jardine Talks Brian Wilson And More On Rock and Roll Highschool Podcast March 30, 2026 Thanks to antiMusic for a great piece on Al Jardine’s appearance on the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast! - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/al-jardine monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/94560242-a36c-4655-b4c2-d5dad3b39a8f/Al+Jardine+2025.+Photo+by+Steven+%27Stevo%27+Rood.jpg Blog - Beach Boys’ Al Jardine Reflects: “I Wish I Was a Better Guitar Player” in New Podcast Interview March 26, 2026 Thanks to MusicTalkers for the great feature on Al Jardine’s recent conversation on the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast. - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/reo-speedwagon monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/418a3d49-d0e9-4b2e-8e14-ebdf40a3aacb/Antimusic.png Blog - REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin Goes Deep On Rock and Roll High School Podcast March 15, 2026 Thanks to antiMusic for the insightful feature on Kevin Cronin’s deep dive on the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast. - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/beyond-the-mic monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/3d6dc5bf-6a6c-4292-aca8-e9bddc961de7/BeyondtheMic.png Blog - New Interview with Beyond The Mic February 9, 2026 Thanks to “Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon” for the great interview with Pete Ganbarg on the “Rock & Roll High School” podcast! - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/blabbermouth-article monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1769444349004-CUUOULR8IYKA0ROQHXWL/alicecooperlivejan2026_638.webp Blog - Blabbermouth Article January 25, 2026 Thanks to Blabbermouth.net for the great article on Alice Cooper celebrating that at 77 he still loves touring and believes he’s delivering some of his best live shows after decades on the road. - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/people-article monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/60b4e4a1-ccb3-4256-a780-ee0b6ef70184/alice-cooper-011626-783f78c5a1414ae8a5cfb563ddccf520.webp Blog - People Article January 24, 2026 Thanks to People for the great feature on Alice Cooper revealing how My Generation inspired the creation of School’s Out, as shared on the Rock & Roll High School Podcast. - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/live-arts-pete-ganbarg monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/8498b4f6-499a-4cce-9c7d-5523ef23d189/Screenshot+2026-02-11+at+11.24.36%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Live Arts: Pete Ganbarg On The 5 Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career in Broadway, Theater or Live Performance Art January 22, 2026 Pete Ganbarg outlines five key principles for building a successful Broadway career, emphasizing passion, craft, curiosity, persistence, and strong relationships, drawn from decades of experience in the music and live arts industry. Read Here https://www.puretone.com/blog/andwere-back-an-all-new-season-of-our-rock-roll-high-school-podcast-debuts-today monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/633811d8-c776-43d9-877c-7d1e6ce69ea4/RRHS_S5_3000x3000_ColorLogo_BlackBackground.jpg Blog - And...We're Back January 15, 2026 An All-New Season of our Rock & Roll High School Podcast Debuts Today Read Here https://www.puretone.com/blog/university-of-new-haven-welcomes-pete-ganbarg-as-executive-in-residence monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/1733277779019-V363AX83EXZBNU6E871D/PeteGanbarg.jpg Blog - University of New Haven welcomes Pete Ganbarg as Executive in Residence!  October 21, 2025 Pete Ganbarg, a two-time GRAMMY ® Award-winning A&R Executive who served as president of A&R at Atlantic Records for 16 years, working with such stars as Twenty-One Pilots, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Warren, Christina Perri, and Melanie Martinez, among others, is teaching two special topics courses that examine the history of A&R in the music industry and the history of record production. Read Here https://www.puretone.com/blog/mid-summer-news monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/22d8b92f-2bc3-416c-9b3a-6b0f25d46cfc/PureTone-PeteGanbarg-AdamYaron-AlexWarren+%E2%80%93+You%27ll+Be+Alright%2C+Kid+%E2%80%93+Vinyl+%28Galaxy+Blue%2C+LP%2C+Album%2C++Limited+Edition%29%2C+2024+%5Br33241197%5D+_+Discogs.jpg Blog - Mid-Summer News: Some news from us! July 25, 2025 Our writer Adam Yaron continues to be behind one of the biggest projects of the year. Adam’s song, “Ordinary,” which he co-wrote and produced for Alex Warren is still #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Adam also co-wrote and produced 20 out of 21 songs on Alex’s new album “You’ll Be Alright, Kid” which debuted at #1 on the album charts in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and Norway. Congratulations Adam and Team Alex! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/8638fcf4-9a61-4d09-8ba0-5c5135867a37/RRHS-Podcast.png Blog - Mid-Summer News: Some news from us! Rock & Roll High School has just completed it’s 4th (and biggest!) season. 26 brand new episodes all available to stream now. 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May 6, 2025 “Ordinary” is now the #1 song in the world! Proud to be the music publisher of this great song. Congratulations to Alex Warren, to Pure Tone’s songwriter Adam Yaron and all involved in one of the biggest songs of the year! - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/new-podcast-3q monthly 0.5 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/3033b38c-4b04-4df4-a52e-2bcf9708a748/25_0501-Social-Video-1-%28Text%2C-Audio%29.png Blog - New Podcast! - Thanks 3Q for this great interview with Pure Tone’s Pete Ganbarg, available now. https://www.puretone.com/blog/ordinary-now-top-10-in-the-us monthly 0.5 2025-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/f9d35dc2-e628-48d9-9f63-0028d9fe4eb4/Puretone-AlexWarren-AdamYaron.jpg Blog - “Ordinary” now Top 10 in the US! 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Gary Kemp wears many hats. As a founding member and principal songwriter of the band Spandau Ballet, Gary’s songs including “Gold,” “Only When You Leave,” “Through The Barricades,” and the all-time classic “True” have become part of the soundtrack of the last 40+ years. His work as an actor includes lead roles in 1990’s The Krays (alongside his brother Martin) and 1992’s The Bodyguard, alongside Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. Gary’s Rockonteurs podcast with his friend and band-mate Guy Pratt, has released over 250 episodes featuring conversations with fellow musicians like Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, Mick Fleetwood and many more. Gary and Guy also both play in Saucerful Of Secrets, the band founded by original Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason. 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In a career spanning conversation, we talk about Randy's friendship with Neil Young, both coming of age at the same time in Winnipeg; Randy's incredible run of hits - both singles and albums - like Takin' Care Of Business, These Eyes, American Woman, Let It Ride, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet and more; how legendary music visionary Florence Greenberg's son Stanley inspired one of Randy's biggest hits; the story of the unknown pizza delivery guy who nailed the piano part of "Takin Care Of Business" and then disappeared; and, poignantly, Randy's reunion with his stolen 1957 orange Gretsch guitar, thanks to the sleuthing of "guitar detective" William Long. It's all here - great epsiode. Thanks Randy! - PG https://www.puretone.com/blog/rip-roberta-flack-from-our-friend-ebonie-smith monthly 0.5 2025-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/674fb847f33c0d4f02b84415/3a07a2f7-cd45-4d9d-8255-202b943c38f4/Robert-Flack-1969_e0fd9e70-c12d-49e8-853a-154f1745a479.jpg Blog - RIP Roberta Flack - from our friend Ebonie Smith February 25, 2025 - link to article at eboniesmith.com The First and Only Session On December 14, 2018, I had the singular honor of working with Roberta Flack. I was in the studio at Atlantic Records when Pete Ganbarg, the head of A&R, passed me in the hallway on my way to the kitchen. He casually mentioned that Roberta Flack would be coming in. My heart leaped at the opportunity. Along with the assistant engineers, I immediately began preparing the studio, ensuring that the proper microphones were set up for her vocal recording. As always, when a high-profile session was about to begin, there was an air of anticipation. I knew she had arrived when I heard the commotion outside the control room. The moment the main studio door opened, I felt the energy shift. Ms. Flack was escorted in by her two managers, Suzanne Koga and Joan Martin, her musical director, and a few other close associates. As she entered the live room, I was ready to receive her. We locked eyes instantly, and she greeted me with warmth and grace. I would like to believe she was pleased to see a young Black female engineer in the studio. She looked at me with a welcoming smile and asked, "Are you going to record me?" I responded, "Yes, ma’am, Ms. Flack, I’m going to record you." She nodded approvingly and replied, "Good, because I want you to record me." That moment meant everything to me. Her confidence in my ability was an incredible honor. As we shook hands, she offered me a piece of wisdom that I have carried with me ever since. She told me to always be myself, that I didn’t have to be anything else. I understood that to be the key to my success. A Lost Song and a Timeless Performance We began the session. Her musical director took to the piano, which we miked with two AKG 414s, while Ms. Flack’s vocal mic was a vintage Neumann U 47. She sang what we all believed to be an old Negro spiritual—a song so beautiful and haunting that it moved her to tears multiple times. We paused when needed, allowing her devoted team to comfort and encourage her. Despite the emotional weight of the performance, she pressed on. To this day, no one has been able to identify that song. Her management team and I have conducted extensive research, but we have not been able to find its name or origins. It remains a mystery. After the session, I worked closely with Pete Ganbarg and her management to refine the vocal recording. I labored over multiple mixes, ensuring that every detail met her standards. Over the following years, I never forgot that vocal performance. It stayed with me, waiting for its moment. Reviving the Recording In 2020, when the pandemic brought everything to a standstill, I revisited that vocal performance, feeling deeply that it needed to be heard. I reached out to her team, requesting permission to create a new arrangement and produce the recording. To my delight, they granted their blessing. In 2021, I crafted an arrangement and sent it back to them. Though they were impressed, they felt it didn’t quite hit the mark. A few more years passed, and in 2024, I reached out again, determined to give it another try. I envisioned incorporating the recording into an upcoming poetry album, pairing Ms. Flack’s vocal with a Maya Angelou poem, "The Mothering Blackness." I also had a bold idea—I wanted Valerie Simpson to be a part of this project. Knowing the deep connection between Ms. Flack and Mrs. Simpson, and given my own admiration for Mrs. Simpson’s extraordinary work as a pianist and producer, I felt she could serve as both an intercessor and a musical proxy for Ms. Flack, who could no longer vocalize. Roberta Flack’s management reached out to Valerie Simpson on my behalf, and to my great joy, she accepted. A Meeting of Legends With their support, I traveled to New York to record Valerie Simpson and to spend time with Ms. Flack. I made sure to look good, smell good, and carry myself with pride because I was about to be in the presence of two musical queens. Meeting Valerie Simpson for the first time was surreal. She was direct, no-nonsense, and firm in her presence. As an outsider in her world, I could feel the weight of her legacy. But what struck me most was the deep love she had for Ms. Flack. Their bond, spanning decades, was a testament to friendship, loyalty, and the unspoken language of music. I witnessed firsthand the tenderness with which Mrs. Simpson cared for her dear friend. If she could have taken Ms. Flack’s pain away, she would have. After our visit, Mrs. Simpson offered me a ride uptown. We discussed the production, and I mentioned my backup plan in case I couldn't clear The Mothering Blackness. She looked at me firmly and said, "I don’t want to recite another poem. You just have to figure out how to clear it. I have a relationship with the estate, so maybe I can help you—but I’m not reciting another poem." That was that. The Final Recording The next day, I visited Mrs. Simpson’s home to record her vocals. Her studio, on the top floor of her midtown brownstone, carried a powerful, sacred energy. Her younger daughter, Asia Ashford, was present, and it felt fitting to have multiple generations of mothering in the room. The song, "She Came Home Blameless," was built upon Ms. Flack’s final recorded vocal, paired with Mrs. Simpson’s recitation of Maya Angelou’s poetry. The recording honored Ms. Flack’s legacy, the essence of Black womanhood, and the interconnectedness of music, poetry, and love. With the assistance of Valerie Ghent, Mrs. Simpson’s longtime engineer, we recorded the performance while I produced. It was a moment of pure artistry and reverence. A Legacy That Lives On After months of legal back-and-forth, the song was finalized. "She Came Home Blameless" now stands as a testament to Roberta Flack’s final vocal recording, a piece of history that I was determined would find its audience. When I heard the news of her passing today, I immediately called Joan Martin. Though I had reached out to console her, she instead thanked me for the work we had done together. That, in itself, was a gift. Roberta Flack was more than an artist—she was a mother to all mothers, a giver of wisdom and care through her music. A Howard-educated musician, she pursued excellence with an unmatched musical aptitude. Losing her feels like losing a part of history, but her legacy endures through her body of work. In many ways, my deep passion for honoring our elders—Ms. Flack, Mrs. Simpson, Maya Angelou—feels like an attempt to hold on to their genius as their generation departs this world. 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