Paul Gordon (musician)

Not to be confused with Paul Gordon (composer).
Paul Gordon
Paul Gordon
Background information
BornOctober 19, 1963
Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2016(2016-02-18) (aged 52)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • guitar
Years active1990s–2016
Formerly of
Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles & Eddie, The Devlins, Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory, Shari Hall, Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur, Trine Rein, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek

Paul Christian Gordon (October 19, 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 and rhythm guitarist for the B-52's from 2007 until his death in 2016.[1]

Early life

Paul Christian Gordon was born on October 19, 1963, in Everett, Massachusetts, to Rev. Calvin Paul Gordon and Barbara (Landry) Gordon.[2] In 1966, the family relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, where Rev. Gordon pastored the Evangelical Friends Church.[2] Paul Gordon graduated from Rogers High School in 1981.[2]

Career

Gordon worked with Natasha Bedingfield, Goo Goo Dolls, The B-52's, Danielle Brisebois, New Radicals, Prince, Jennifer Nettles, Lisa Marie Presley, Charles & Eddie, The Devlins, Eran DD, Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory, Nona Hendryx, Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger, Jill Jones, Chaka Khan, Lila McCann, Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur, Trine Rein, Wild Orchid and David Yazbek.[2][3]

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.[4]

Personal life

Gordon was married to Jennifer (Lysak) Gordon. They had two sons.[2]

Death

On February 18, 2016, Gordon died in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 52, from complications of heart disease.[2][5]

References

  1. ^ "About". Theb52s.com. 2011-02-18. Archived from the original on 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Belmore, Ryan (21 February 2016). "Obituary: Paul Gordon, B-52s Guitarist/Keyboardist, Newporter, Father and Husband". What's Up Newp?. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Paul Gordon - Album Credits". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
  4. ^ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  5. ^ "Paul Gordon, a native Newporter and member of the B52's, has passed away". Thenewportbuzz.com. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-28.