Paul Gordon (musician)

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Paul Gordon
Guitarist and keyboardist Paul Gordon.jpg
Paul Gordon
Background information
Born 1963
Newport, Rhode Island
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Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s) Touring musician
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Guitar
Years active 1990's–2016 (his death)
Associated acts

Paul Christian Gordon (1963 – February 18, 2016) was an American musician, composer, and producer. A keyboardist and guitarist, he was a member of New Radicals and the keyboardist for the B-52's from 2007 until his death in 2016.[1]

Early life

Gordon was born Paul Christian Gordon in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1963.

Career

Gordon worked with Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles and Eddie, The Devlins, Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory, Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenny Muldaur, Trine Riene, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek.[2]

Gordon also composed music for both television and film soundtracks. His clients included The Fox Network, ABC Family and Spike TV. Some of the compositions he wrote or co-wrote include the themes for Digimon, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Power Rangers Wild Force, the Great Pretenders and Stripperella.[3]

Personal life

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

Death

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On February 18, 2016, Gordon died in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 52, from complications of heart disease.[4] It was reported on the B-52's Facebook page.

References

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External links

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  1. "The B-52s Touring Band"
  2. albumcredits.com
  3. ascap.com
  4. Paul Gordon, A Native Newporter And Member Of The B52’s, Has Passed Away