Hillman: And, I remember Tom sitting, telling John, he says, Hey, go for the solo. John was so used to overdubbing, and Tom says, No, no, no, just play the solo. Santa Clarita journalist and Grammy nominee Stephen K. Peepleswas raised by career newspaper journalists and music-lovers in Miami and Los Angeles. How is it that you blend so well musically and as people? Peeples: You know, the connection with Connie has been your stability. Peeples: Now, youve said numerous times in interviews with me and also in the book that Sweetheart of the Rodeo was not your favorite Byrds album, but you dont say what was. His Grammy nomination was for co-producing the Monterey International Pop Festivalbox set with Geoff Gans and exec producer Lou Adler (Rhino/MIPF, 1992). 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). White church, Black church, the music all came from church," said Hillman, in a recent interview. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. That was really cool. He was one of the first artists interviewed for the project; his wife, Connie Pappas Hillman, was invaluable in gathering artifacts and information for the exhibition. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". An Atlantic event, including Kathy Acquaviva. He has been married to Connie Pappas since 1979. For starters, the lyrics came from theBook of Ecclesiastes, noting "there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under Heaven. Thanks again for the encore. Sign Up. Tony and Larry, I mean, I knew them when they lived in L.A. - Jordan Chaffin, Alice Ivy As well, 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). Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". Connie Pappas Hillman 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. 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.] 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. Where are you, Stephen? Their dad was great, too. The first one especially but hey, whatever. Tambourine Man the Byrds, folk-rock. What is this maven behindthe musicians planning on doing next? A time to laugh, a time to weep.". Most recently she served 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). Go. But that part of his life where he didnt really struggle; everybody that gets into music or acting or writing or whatever, radio, you struggle. Arguably the pioneer of the genre known as Country Rock, hehas carved a permanent niche in the history of contemporary American music through his work with such notable bands as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band. Were not getting on the radio as quickly as we were, and it happens. I gotta tell you, youre right: The Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen, for lack of a better name, the albums are pretty good. He is an actor and composer, known for Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Steele Justice (1987) and Teen Wolf Too (1987). 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. Did you play an instrument, sing? For starters, the lyrics came from the Book of Ecclesiastes, noting "there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under Heaven. Shes been your rock, basically, for the last 40-something years. 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. Chris Hillman was born on December 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA. - Jordan Chaffin, Luttrell Moving online early, he was Rhinos first web editor (1996-1998), then elevated to content editor of Warner Music Group websites (1998-2001). As well, Hillman will assume the role of Vice President of Bar None Music, Inc., the management and publishing company for her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Chris Hillman. A time to kill, a time to heal. Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. We were a little, clumsily started out because as we say, we came out of folk music, but it wasnt a big stretch to plug in in that sense. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. And wed always sort of dabble in country stuff. Credit Connie Pappas Hillman / TOM LOUNGES with CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN backstage in late 2019 at Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, MI. Was I playing mandolin in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman? I think thats one of the best lines, or what was the other line? White church, Black church, the music all came from church, said Hillman in a recent interview. Hillman: Oh, yeah! How did you meet Chris Hillman? [goes to take out the mandolin] Excuse my back and all that, but can you see this? 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. Was it love at first sight? Well see you soon, I think. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. Turn!" Members can instantly access 500k+ Dates of Live Bands on Tour, Artist Avails, News Archives, and UNLIMITED Box Office without worrying about Pay-More Restrictions! Sign Up. Their dad, like, retired in his early 30s, he was so successful. "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.". In fact, Nadine and I just drove out to the beach on Tuesday after we talked to you last. - Clemence Renaut, Susan Tedeschi Hillman: Yes, she has. Peeples: Now, I wanna jump right in. Blues and gospel. Find your friends on Facebook. Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. Seems like everybodys got an answer and nobodys got a plan. Hillman: When you get a manuscript, absolutely, but you know, theres a great story there. Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. Hillman: Thanks, Stephen. Chris Hillman is a superstar who helped invent the folk-rock genre and the country-rock genre. Chris Hillman is, of course, a beloved musician. Conniefirst joined forces with Elton John in 1973 as theExecutive Vice President of his Rocket Record Company. I could safely get up on a pedestal and say, Well, Time Between, the song I wrote on Younger Than Yesterday is the first country-rock song, but I dont dare do that. didn't sound like anything on the radio when it hit No. So Younger Than Yesterday might be my favorite. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. - Fernado Fazzari, KASBO Read more about our Truly Amazing Woman of the Month. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Previous Next After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. But, hey, whoever wants to be king of country-rock, fine. Log In. You struggle at the beginning. A time to kill, a time to heal. Love to you and the family. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillmans recent autobiography, Time Between, with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. Whats on your agenda coming up? A time to be born, a time to die. or. 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. But Tom was the producer. Scroll down for our email interview with Connie where where well discuss these 8 questions and talk about so much more! I think thatd be great. . He was the mandolin player. A time to be born, a time to die. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Peeples: So, whats next for you, to wrap it up? 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. Gram was pullin in 55 grand every January. Crew (Special) Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) . Peeples: Yeah, I mean that was definitely school. Turn!" How did Connie meet the marvelous Elton John? So far so good. Connie Hillman. Were you a rock fan as a young girl? The Byrds' classic "Turn! At 24, she moved to the recording side as Executive VP of the Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid, Eltons former manager. We dated for a couple of years, I proposed, and we were married and its going on 42 years. Absolutely. 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. But we stayed, we worked together beyond that actual time when we retired. The rest is music history. Kyle introduced Hillman by dubbing him "the Linchpin of Country Rock," due to his decades-spanning presence in The Scottsviille Squirrel Barkers, The Golden State Boys, the Gosdin Brothers, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, solo records, collaboration projects and The Desert Rose Band. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject. Turn! 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Peeples: Well, its definitely the West Coast/Nashville identity, you know? What Do Spotify DJ & YouTubes Radio Builder Mean For Broadcast Radio? Category:News and Reviews Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Hes a very funny man and hes ever so talented. People named Connie Pappas. Hillman and this writer have crossed paths professionally a few times in the past (as noted in Part 1), and the time flew as our scheduled 10-minute interview ran longer than 20 minutes. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Raga rock, I dont know where that was coming from. Connie Pappas. Peeples was also SVP/New Media for Rare Cool Stuff Unltd. He was brought up with some semblance of a church upbringing, but he is a very funny man. 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). He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. 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. Eventually,Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. Article Source:StephenKPeeples.com. The late Tom Petty said: "Chris was a true innovator the man who invented country rock. Shes just very, very efficient and put in a lot of time over half her life working for Elton John and learned a heck of a lot. 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. Peeples: Wonderful, wonderful. He makes us all sound good. 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. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". The shows will include songs from all the groups Chris has been in, and hell read excerpts from his memoir while introducing key songs along the way. by And then your 1980s acoustic quartet with Perkins and Bernie and Jerry Scheff. I still work with John Jorgenson and Herb Pedersen and Jay Dee Maness. Its been a fun time. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," saidHillman. Turn! You started your own company in the 1980s. 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. 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. As songwriter multi- Instrumentalist, Chris Hillman, of the legendary Byrds, releases his new book, and shares with us why he converted to the Greek Orthodox religion. Also: 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. We stayed within that premise. All rights reserved. What will you two be cooking up in the years to come especially now that the Coronavirus has shifted how people gather. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. Peeples: One last thing: Can you please do me a favor? People named Connie Hillman. The Byrds' classic "Turn! The Golden State Boys lineup was Hal and Leon Poindexter, Don Parmley, Herb Rice, and Harry Kniss in 1962 when they recorded Always Dreaming b/w Wicked Woman for the Shamrock label. He is developing a biography of notorious Texas ArtlawBoyd Elder, collaborating with Home at Last founders Cindy Johnson and Jeri Jenkins on their Miami memoirs, and co-writing a series of books with legendary multi-disciplinary artist John Van Hamersveld. Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. What was it like to organize such high profile tours for Elton John? * skylineonline.com (for booking). Blues and gospel. Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Peeples was the original, award-winning producer of The Lost Lennon Tapes radio series for Westwood One from 1988-1990, and writer/producer of hundreds of WW1 programs in the preceding five years. 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", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. We didnt tour but maybe five or six times. She was appointed Vice President of Rocket Music publishing company and Vice President of Poptropolis Enterprises, overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. He was one of the best I worked with. 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. Because, first, we do Bob Dylans Mr. 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.. Hillman: Yeah. So what was and why? HINT: If you click on the photo, the identification lettering will disappear and the photo will usually enlarge. - Brian Greenbaum, Big Miz Really, there was no baggage in Desert Rose Band. 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. Here, in Part 2, Hillman talks about his surprise at how quickly the first edition of Time Between sold out; which Byrds album is his favorite, and why; what his and his Byrds bandmates intent was for their pioneering country-rock album Sweetheart of the Rodeo in 1968; why the Desert Rose Band was the favorite of all his bands; why hes not crazy about being referred to as an architect of country-rock, and what he says to those who credit Gram Parsons with inventing the hybrid genre; his later bluegrass albums with longtime friends Larry and Tony Rice and Pedersen; why he and Pedersen have been pals and musical partners since the early 1960s; how Pedersen was the link to Tom Petty producing Hillmans acclaimed Bidin My Time album in 2017; how Petty demanded Chris record Walk Right Back (the 1961 hit by The Everly Brothers penned by Cricket Sonny Curtis); former Souther-Hillman-Furay bandmate J.D. 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. We didn't think twice about it. 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. Bar None Music, INCConnie Pappas Hillman[emailprotected], Skyline Music866/531-2172[emailprotected]www.skylineonline.com. Then, in 1982, Connie Hillman formed her own US-based company, Constant Communications Corporation. semi-retired music publicist Connie Pappas Hillman. Print Headline: The Byrds' Chris Hillman on fame, faith, music. Misc. Autographed copies are available at chrishillman.com. A time to kill, a time to heal. 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. Hes so tight with her that it makes her sound a lot better. Thats for sure.. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Fain appears on Hillmans Bidin My Time and most recently has been touring with the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, which also features Pedersen and Patrick Sauber. Connie Pappas Hillman,. "Time Between". 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? Special thanks again to Connie Pappas-Hillman, Cary Baker/Conqueroo, Rory Aronsky, and Pete Frame. 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. The Byrds' classic "Turn! By the late '70s, he notes in the book: "I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944) [1] is an American musician. Constance's current home is located at Ventura, CA. 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: Mm-hm. He came back and joined [his brother]. Bluegrass, country and Gospel themes played a larger role asHillmanbegan writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. 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