He wrote-hosted-co-produced SCVTVs WAVE-nominatedHouse Blend local music TV show from 2010-2015 (viewable on-demand online and still airing in reruns). Category:News and Reviews Herb Alpert, Artie Wayne, Jerry Moss. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. It was a great year. Between liaising with the British wing of Elton's management company, her company became the production enterprise for all of Elton John's North American tours. You speak at colleges around the country. Blues and gospel. Hillman: Oh, I just sort of remind people that a) I came out of a real traditional place of bluegrass. I was not embracing Jesus Christ at that moment [as were Perkins and Furay], but that was such a funny line, but yes I, a few years later, did embrace Christ in my life and never looked back, but I can still laugh at that. And then your 1980s acoustic quartet with Perkins and Bernie and Jerry Scheff. How is it that you blend so well musically and as people? The Byrds' classic "Turn! That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillmans recent autobiography, Time Between, with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. Also: But, long relationship, we met each other when we were 18. We provide email, phone, address, along with clients info for thousands of entertainment professionals. Constance Hillman 's birthday is 08/19/1948 and is 74 years old. By the late '70s, he notes in the book:"I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. Im goin, Uh-oh, and I hit some note and hes right there for me. "There was the old, 'If only I hadn't done that or I hadn't have done this, one time ' Yes, but I think God put me in each of those places, and each time, I had to learn and to move forward so I could get to where I am now.". Peeples: And that goes all the way back to [the Scottsville] Squirrel Barkers. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it was Hillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. Hillman: Oh, you know, Im sort of thinkin of maybe Ill do a record down the road, Im not sure, and I was thinkin of writing a sort of a childrens book but based on a song my daughter and I wrote years ago. We dated for a couple of years, I proposed, and we were married and its going on 42 years. Conniefirst joined forces with Elton John in 1973 as theExecutive Vice President of his Rocket Record Company. For the past thirteen years, she was Vice President of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1992-2003). Skyline Music 866/531-2172 info@skylineonline.com www.skylineonline.com. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. Where did all of our music come from? Sarah McMullen, Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman. Eventually, Hillmans demons attacked his life and music. A time to plant, a time to reap. I dont know if were in tune. The late Tom Petty said: "Chris was a true innovator the man who invented country rock. I loved all that. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," Hillman said. But the vocals, he just has that beautiful tenor. Facebook Because, first, we do Bob Dylans Mr. Overview; Filmography; Filmography. White church, Black church, the music all came from church, said Hillman in a recent interview. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. The Observatory Santa Ana - Constellation Room / Constellation Room / Santa Ana Observatory. As the museum sought a . Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Crew (Special) Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) . SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association, the video of the induction ceremony is here, SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association. Author:Stephen K. Peeples Turn!" Find your friends on Facebook. We wrote this song called Lullaby Time in the Desert, and it was on an album on Sugar Hill; it was Daddies Sing Good Night or something, and there was Jerry Douglas on it and Ricky Skaggs, all these people. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. There was the old, If only I hadnt done that or I hadnt have done this, one time Yes, but I think God put me in each of those places, and each time, I had to learn and to move forward so I could get to where I am now.. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. She has, Stephen. That was really cool. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. In this chapter of her career, Connie was one of the few women in the music industry to hold such an impressive series of positions. didn't sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. He plays the best rhythm guitar ever. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. * skylineonline.com (for booking). Connie Pappas. Their dad, like, retired in his early 30s, he was so successful. The late Tom Petty said: Chris was a true innovator the man who invented country rock. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," said Hillman. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder ChrisHillman, was that covering the late Pete Seeger's classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. Then, in 1982, Connie Hillman formed her own US-based company, Constant Communications Corporation. Gram really was a folk singer, too. Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. Bar None Music, INCConnie Pappas Hillman[emailprotected], Skyline Music866/531-2172[emailprotected]www.skylineonline.com. Eventually,Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure, most recently serving as North American tour producer (1982-2016) and that included co-production of all the Face to Face tours with Elton John and Billy Joel (1994 through 2010). Family (1) Spouse Connie Pappas (1979 - present) (2 children) Trade Mark (2) Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. The book sold out, the first edition sold out, and fast. Peeples: And then Herb engineered or made the connection with Tom Petty for Bidin My Time [Petty produced and Pedersen was executive producer of the 2017 album], Hillman: Herb was doing background vocals, Tom hired him to do background vocals, and they went out on a tour with Mudcrutch, which was Toms first band, and I think Tom had done a Mudcrutch album. Do you have a favorite memory from those days? "Where did all of our music come from? Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. And she calls me up out of the blue and she says, I gotta tell you that this line, Ill love you till time passes me by, which I wrote to Connie in the beginning of the bookand she almost started crying. So what was and why? For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure and has played an integral role in the rock star's domestic career activities. Hillmans musical roots became more obvious as the Byrds ventured into what many started calling country rock, especially with the landmark Sweetheart of the Rodeo album in 1968. People named Connie Pappas. Hillmanwasn't a Christian at that time but found it natural to use religious language when asking big questions, since that was normal in bluegrass and country culture. He is an actor and composer, known for Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Steele Justice (1987) and Teen Wolf Too (1987). He was the mandolin player. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. We didnt say, We cant do a Christian song.'. Constance also answers to Constance E Hillman, Constance Elaine Pappas Hillman, Constance P Hillman and Constance Pappas Hillman, and perhaps a couple of other names. The Byrds' classic "Turn! Its ironic: Poor Gram, his folks bought him a club to work in when he was in high school, did you know that? And then we did something else and it was jazz-rock, Eight Miles High.. Turn! Dont miss Time Between: Chris Hillman, An Evening of Stories and Songs Featuring Herb Pedersen, John Jorgenson, and Mark Fain at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Friday and Saturday nights, September 24 and September 25, 2021. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". Sinai. In the timeline of the Golden State Boys, I took Herb Rices job. Twitter That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. A time to laugh, a time to weep.. They have two children. (with Young Guns Publishing), CelebrityAccess provides unparalleled, detailed information on over 50,000 Entertainers, Speakers, Celebrities, and their representatives, as well as, hundreds of thousands of records for venues, agents and managers, ADVERTISE WITH US ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ABOUT. But yeah, I loved those albums, I thought they were pretty good, really. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. She really has been. View Connie's Contact Info Claim profile Connie Pappas Hillman Email & Phone Number Company: Bar None Music Email: Address: Ventura, CA, Tom was the idea man, and classic, of course, as I write in the book, Herb and I are goofin around with The Everly Brothers song which I cant remember right now cause my brain isnt working, but were out there singing this song. She was 12, now shes 36. Connie Pappas Hillman,. Peeples: Im gonna jump back a little bit. How did Connie meet the marvelous Elton John? The rest is music history. The first one especially but hey, whatever. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. or. But I thought the album in itself, the stuff not just me, but what David was writing, Renaissance Fair and Everybodys Been Burned and things like that I thought we were really going in an interesting direction. I love the first album, OK, that was Mr. You started your own company in the 1980s. A lot of people dont really know a lot about those. - Max Cann (North America), Suburban John A time to plant, a time to reap. Hillman: It was. Turn! 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. A time to kill, a time to heal. And I said, You know what, thats a song I wrote [with Steve Hill] and its on one of the Desert Rose Band albums, but I couldnt tell you which one it is right now. [Third album, Pages of Life, 1990.] I still work with John Jorgenson and Herb Pedersen and Jay Dee Maness. I used to make a joke before it was out, when I was writing it, I said, I dont know if the world needs another aging rock stars biography. Oh, no, no, Stephen there was a great line from David Byrne, Talking Heads, and he said, Any more rock autobiographies make for a crowded bookshelf. I cant remember, thats not exactly how he said it, but it was very funny. With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Hillman: Howard was a medic. Peeples: Chris, thanks again. A time to be born, a time to die. 2023 www.knoxnews.com. The late Tom Petty said: "Chris was a true innovator -- the man who invented country rock. Where are you, Stephen? It wasnt like we were going, Oh, lets make it real slick. We played from our hearts, and it was just a great band. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. "Where did all of our music come from? Chris Hillman is a superstar who helped invent the folk-rock genre and the country-rock genre. Peeples: Now, I wanna jump right in. Connie Pappas Hillman is a manager, and works at Bar None Music. So, we were The Byrds doing a country album and we were gonna remain The Byrds beyond that, so it was just a side journey there. And I said, You know, maybe we should look at a little childrens book about that. Well see, well see what happens. Turn!" I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. - Fernado Fazzari, Sol Franci Special thanks again to Connie Pappas-Hillman, Cary Baker/Conqueroo, Rory Aronsky, and Pete Frame. Hillman: I was overwhelmed. And I still find myself asking why.. Renee Pappas, Arica Hilton, Elliot Roberts. Hillman's musical roots became more obvious as the Byrds ventured into what many started calling "country rock," especially with the landmark "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" album in 1968. Hillman: Thank you, God bless you, Walk Right Back. Were singin it out in the studio between takes and setting up and Tom runs out, We gotta cut that right now. I went, What? He says, Youve got to do this right now; its fresh in you. And thats where Tom was at as a producer; he was catching that emotion, he could see that. Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. But we always just hit it off and he has a great sense of humor. Hillman, 76, provided more detail about how jazz legend Miles Davis helped The Byrds land their first record deal with his label, Columbia, in fall 1964; how he overcame his early shyness on stage; the first Manassas sessions with producers Ron & Howie Albert at Criteria Studios in Miami in late 1971, including the outtake "Panhandle Rag" with Instagram, RSS & iTunes The Byrds classic Turn! Peeples: Well, its definitely the West Coast/Nashville identity, you know? Backing Hillman, Pedersen, and Jorgenson will be bassist Mark Fain, a seven-time Grammy winner whos toured and/or recorded with Jack Black, James Cotton, Joe Diffie, John Fogerty, Bruce Hornsby, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Jesse Winchester, Mac Wiseman, and Lee Ann Womack. We cut Porter Wagoners Satisfied Mind, big hit for him in the late 50s, and we cut it on the second album in 1965. | No, OK. [continues playing] Sounds good, doesnt it? Gram was pullin in 55 grand every January. Facebook-f Instagram Spotify Itunes Amazon. "There was the old, 'If only I hadn't done that or I hadn't have done this, one time ' Yes, but I think God put me in each of those places, and each time, I had to learn and to move forward so I could get to where I am now.". Hillman: I have much more appreciation for it now, and I dont know if its because people really got into it years later, but when we did that [2018 Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th anniversary] tour with Marty Stuart and Roger McGuinn, we didnt change anything; we did the same songs off the album, but we played them better and we sang them better, I thought. Bluegrass, country and Gospel themes played a larger role asHillmanbegan writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. Article Source:StephenKPeeples.com. And then Vern Gosdin took Herbs job, he went to guitar, and they hired me. But Tom was the producer. Log In. Santa Clarita journalist, Grammy nominee, award-winning radio producer, award-winning online editor, veteran writer-producer-talent for print, radio, TV and the web. - Stacey Queffert, DJ Shadow When she was appointedVP of Rocket Music publishing company and VP of Poptropolis Enterprises, she began overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. Hes a very funny man and hes ever so talented. Hillman: He had too much going against him to really become successful, and Ill just say this and this is from my dear friend Dwight Yoakam, who said to me one day, he says, You know, you cant be a country singer with a trust fund, and I said, Wow. "Where did all of our music come from? A lot of money now. HINT: If you click on the photo, the identification lettering will disappear and the photo will usually enlarge. Peeples: Good morning, young fella; how are you? DESERT ROSE BAND is a registered trademark of Christopher Hillman. Email Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll,Hillmanfocuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. George Nikas, Renee Pappas. The best manager Ive ever had. I knew Tony when he was 12 and Larry was 14. Chris also helped lead The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, the Desert Rose Band and many other professional musical groups. Sign Up. [plays it] Nope! That musical and spiritual journey is clear inHillman's recent autobiography, "Time Between," with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. What do you think about that? At the same time, he was surrounded by talented Christians, including pedal-steel maestroAl Perkins, Eagle Bernie Leadon, songwriting partner Steve Hill and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn, who had become an evangelical Christian. He was brought up with some semblance of a church upbringing, but he is a very funny man. Hillman: Thanks, Stephen. So were all under that big umbrella, which basically implies roots-oriented music, and thats fine. Tony was a fantastic guitarist, as we know. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge. At the same time, he was surrounded by talented Christians, including pedal-steel maestro Al Perkins, Eagle Bernie Leadon, songwriting partner Steve Hill and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn, who had become an evangelical Christian. By the late '70s, he notes in the book: "I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. I will say thats my favorite album, and not because Im writing some stuff, but because of the stuff David and Roger were writing was really cohesive. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Thats for sure.. What Do Spotify DJ & YouTubes Radio Builder Mean For Broadcast Radio? Tony and Larry, I mean, I knew them when they lived in L.A. Hillman: When you get a manuscript, absolutely, but you know, theres a great story there. - Fernado Fazzari, KASBO In combat, and I think he got some shrapnel in his leg. Staff Me Up is the #1 site for industry networking and up-to-date credit information. Steve [Duncan, DRB drummer] lives across the country, but we all work together when possible; not necessarily as the Desert Rose Band, but as musicians. It was so sweet of her to do that. SOURCE Constant Communications Corporation, Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 White church, black church, the music all came from church," saidHillman, in a recent interview. Peeples: OK, sounds good. Hes got the best sense of how to sing harmony with somebody. Hillman: So far so good, actually. I sometimes think she was divinely put in my life. He was a key player on Hillman's "Bidin' My Time," and joined Hillman, Pedersen, and Jorgensen to play a packed-to-the-rafters, call-the-Fire-Marshall show at the Troubadour on October 23, 2017, a bittersweet affair celebrating the album's as well as paying tribute to Petty, who had died on October 2. Peeples: And youve also said the Desert Rose band was the most professional of all of the bands that youd worked with after all of the shenanigans of your 60s and 70s bands. 1, Jacksons Beatles Get Back Film Doc to Debut on Disney+ Nov. 25-27, Grammys Honor Photographer Henry Diltz with Trustees Award, California Locos, Rick Griffin Family Drop New Skateboards, Merch, Mama Cass Elliot Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wild Honey to Salute Big Star #1 Record 50th Year in Benefit Nov. 5, Joni Mitchell Archives, Rhino Box The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), Bergstrom Gathers Family Memories, SCV Musical Friends in Grandpas Yard. Booking. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". He was one of the best I worked with. After becoming an evangelical,Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Catch Hillmans virtual interview with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame about Time Between, streamed on the Halls YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, May 26, with Marty Stuart joining the chat. And the other thing about Sweetheart of the Rodeo: I always try to make a point that we werent necessarily crossing over and Lets become a country act. You know what Im saying? Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. November 29, 2020 Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. What was it like to organize such high profile tours for Elton John? And remember I said the other day to you, I said, You know, we went from covering Bob Dylan in a matter of a year and then we were playing songs like Eight Miles High and we turned into a really good band.. Subscribe to Peeples YouTube channelfor more exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. Then, in 1982, Connie Hillman formed her own US-based company, Constant Communications Corporation. Hillman began her career working for John's longtime agent, Howard Rose, eventually becoming Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid (Elton's former manager). June 19, 2021 at 3:09 a.m. And I still find myself asking why.". He came back and joined [his brother]. Its a beautiful instrument, and I really appreciate your time. Connie Pappas Hillman ConniePH.constantcomm@gmail.com. Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. I think it is. Dee Maness local music TV show from 2010-2015 ( viewable on-demand online and still airing in ). 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