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Paul Buckmaster

Paul John Buckmaster (13 June 1946 – 7 November 2017) was a British cellist, arranger, conductor and composer, with a career spanning five decades. He is best known for his orchestral collaborations with David Bowie, Shawn Phillips, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis, Mott the Hoople, and the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, followed by his contributions to the recordings of many other artists, including Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Rogers, Guns N' Roses, Lloyd Cole, Taylor Swift, Something Corporate, Train, Ben Folds, and Heart.

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Paul Buckmaster

Name
Paul Buckmaster
Birth Name
Paul John Buckmaster
Born
13 June 1946
Birthplace
London, England
Died
7 November 2017
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Musician, composer, arranger, film composer, conductor
Nationality
United Kingdom
Fields
arrangement · film score · arranging
Education
Royal Academy of Music
Honours
Grammy Award for Best Arrangement and Instrumental and Vocals
Languages
English

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Paul John Buckmaster (13 June 1946 – 7 November 2017) was a British cellist, arranger, conductor and composer, with a career spanning five decades. He is best known for his orchestral collaborations with David Bowie, Shawn Phillips, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis, Mott the Hoople, and the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, followed by his contributions to the recordings of many other artists, including Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Rogers, Guns N' Roses, Lloyd Cole, Taylor Swift, Something Corporate, Train, Ben Folds, and Heart.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Visual art and other activities
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Archives and collections
  5. 05Honours and memberships
  6. 06Notes, references and evidence

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