Where are you, Stephen? Email Its great stuff. Interview with Connie Pappas and Chris Hillman youtube.com/watch?. In this chapter of her career, Connie Hillman was one of the few women in the music industry to hold such an impressive series of positions. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder Chris Hillman, was that covering the Pete Seeger classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. 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. Turn! Category:News and Reviews See the About section at stephenkpeeples.com. Thats why I say: Emmylou Harriss first big breakout hit was If I Could Only Win Your Love.If you hear Herb and her singing that, my God, hes good on that. - Fernado Fazzari, Tonder It wasnt like we were going, Oh, lets make it real slick. We played from our hearts, and it was just a great band. Were you star struck when you met Elton John and the other celebrities in John Reids rolodex? I gotta tell you, youre right: The Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen, for lack of a better name, the albums are pretty good. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," saidHillman. In combat, and I think he got some shrapnel in his leg. Read More Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) Acknowledgment Biography. from 2010-2018 and a News Editor at SCVTVs SCVNews.com from 2017-2021. A lot of money now. Whats next for you? I think that I had to go through all of those steps, said Hillman. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Peeples: They want me to write their book?! - Stacey Queffert, DJ Shadow For more information about Chris Hillman, and to order an autographed copy of Time Between, visit chrishillman.com. Peeples was also SVP/New Media for Rare Cool Stuff Unltd. But the vocals, he just has that beautiful tenor. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. But yeah, I loved those albums, I thought they were pretty good, really. 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). didn't sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. Eventually, Hillmans demons attacked his life and music. A time to plant, a time to reap. Blues and gospel. - Ben Collins, Michael Tyler LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) After more than 40 years, music industry veteran, Connie Pappas Hillman and her company Constant Communications Corporation, have parted with the Elton John organization. I loved all that. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Log In. At 24, she moved to the recording side as Executive VP of the Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid, Eltons former manager. John Jorgenson played a fantastic solo on that song. - Jason O'Regan, Chelsea Manning by I sometimes think she was divinely put in my life. 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. He was brought up with some semblance of a church upbringing, but he is a very funny man. Bill interviews a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and faithful Orthodox Christian, Chris Hillman. Hillman: Thats how good of a producer Tom Petty was. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. . The book sold out, the first edition sold out, and fast. Peeples: One last thing: Can you please do me a favor? LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Music industry veteran, Connie Pappas Hillman, has parted with the Elton John organization after working with the legendary recording artist for over four decades; it was announced by Constant Communications Corporation. "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.". After first becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. I sent them a book, cause Im very close with her husband Cactus. But, both of those guys, theyre terrific producers, theyre sweet guys, yeah. Peeples: And then three more with Herb: Bakersfield Bound, Way Out West, and Edwards Barn. What is it about you guys thats so simpatico? Hillman: Thats true. 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. He has been married to Connie Pappas since 1979. Seems like everybodys got an answer and nobodys got a plan. On October 24, 2019, we had the great honor of inducting Chris Hillman ('62) into the San Dieguito Hall of Fame. Peeples: Good morning, young fella; how are you? Fantastic. Ms. Hillman will assume the role of Vice President of Bar None Music, Inc., the management and publishing entity for her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Chris Hillman. So what was and why? 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). Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Really, there was no baggage in Desert Rose Band. 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.] The company continues to be active as she diversifies her business activities. "Time. And then we did something else and it was jazz-rock, Eight Miles High.. Time Between opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Very, very funny man. Peeples: Nooh, yes, yes, yes. Get concert tickets, news and more! When she was appointedVP of Rocket Music publishing company and VP of Poptropolis Enterprises, she began overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. That was really cool. So far so good. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillmans recent autobiography, Time Between, with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. I talked to [producers] Ron and Howard [Albert] a couple of days ago and I said, When are you guys gonna write your book? They said, Were waiting for you!. We didn't think twice about it. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. We were always in that 90th percentile live; it was wonderful because everybody took their jobs seriously, but not to the point of sacrificing quality. Peeples: So, whats next for you, to wrap it up? Hillman: Howard was a medic. | 2023 www.knoxnews.com. Based in the Santa Clarita Valley just north of L.A., Peeples was the award-winning Online Editor for The Signal newspapers website from 2007-2011. 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. And I still find myself asking why.. Turn! was the title of the album. You struggle at the beginning. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it wasHillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it was Hillmans grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his Bidin My Time solo project in 2017. Its ironic: Poor Gram, his folks bought him a club to work in when he was in high school, did you know that? Connie Pappas Hillman ConniePH.constantcomm@gmail.com. She was then appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. The company has concluded those operations and will continue to diversify its business activities, which include the expansion of Ms. Hillman's collegiate lecture series on women in today's music industry. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. But, hey, whoever wants to be king of country-rock, fine. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. A lot of people dont really know a lot about those. Connies been just terrific in my life. Well, you know, she works quite well with [book publicist] Cary Baker, I must say. What will you two be cooking up in the years to come especially now that the Coronavirus has shifted how people gather. Hes a good guy. And I still find myself asking why.". 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.. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. You guys were justit all came together nicely there and it was definitely your coming-out party, if you will. Thanks again for the encore. 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. With minutes to pack, Hillman grabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog, Daisy, and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mount Sinai. As the museum sought a . Connie says shell be working with her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Chris Hillman. Turn!" Check out all of Connie Pappas-Hillman's production credits. With minutes to pack, Hillman grabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog, Daisy, and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mount Sinai. 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. 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. Chris Hillman is a superstar who helped invent the folk-rock genre and the country-rock genre. Turn!" Shes been your rock, basically, for the last 40-something years. Very funny. I think thats one of the best lines, or what was the other line? How did you meet Chris Hillman? CelebrityAccess provides in-depth Artist Analytics for over 250k+ Celebrities Worldwide - and unparalleled, detailed information on over 100k Entertainers Speakers, Celebrities, and their Representatives, as well as hundreds of thousands of Records for Venues, Agents and Managers, including their Direct Phone Numbers and Emails Addresses. Facebook After becoming an evangelical,Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Turn! ". The first edition earned kudos from critics and fans alike and quickly sold out, prompting BMG to publish a second edition on February 23, 2021. Hillman: Oh, I just sort of remind people that a) I came out of a real traditional place of bluegrass. Full Body 2 Blues and Gospel. Chris Hillman is, of course, a beloved musician. While theyre out there on the road, they start bringing me up and thats where Herb gets off the road and says, Call Tom, call Tom., And it turned out Herb really ran the musical part of the studio, and organizing the guys. But she works well with everyone. So were all under that big umbrella, which basically implies roots-oriented music, and thats fine. Thats where Hillmans emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. The rest is music history. A time to plant, a time to reap. Their dad, like, retired in his early 30s, he was so successful. Constance's current home is located at Ventura, CA. He was the mandolin player. 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. That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. The Byrds' classic "Turn! Do you have a favorite memory from those days? All rights reserved. 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