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T-Bone BurnettComposer, musician and producer
Date of Birth: 14.01.1948
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of T-Bone Burnett
- Musical Career
- Awards and Recognition
- Notable Collaborations and Productions
- Later Career
- Producer and Composer
- Recent Projects and Achievements
- Conclusion
Biography of T-Bone Burnett
Composer, Musician, and ProducerJoseph Henry Burnett, known by his stage name T-Bone Burnett, is an American composer, musician, and producer. He was born on January 14, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas.
Musical Career
After a 14-year hiatus in his solo career, Burnett released two albums in 2006: "The True False Identity," his first album with multiple songs since 1992, and "Twenty Twenty - The Essential T-Bone Burnett," a retrospective of his career featuring 40 songs. During this time, Burnett shifted his focus away from recording his own albums and performing, instead becoming a producer for various artists. He produced albums for artists such as Tony Bennett, k.d. lang, and The Wallflowers.
Awards and Recognition
Burnett received a prestigious Grammy Award for his soundtrack to the comedy film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" in 2000. He was also nominated for an Oscar for his contribution to the film "Cold Mountain" as a composer. Burnett founded the record label "DMZ" in Columbia and worked with producer Mark Heard and singer Tonio K. on the short-lived label "What? Records." He also composed the music for the films "Walk the Line" and "The Big Lebowski."
Notable Collaborations and Productions
Burnett's songs have been performed by artists such as k.d. lang, Los Lobos, Sixpence None the Richer, Tonio K., Emmylou Harris, Mark Heard, Arlo Guthrie, Warren Zevon, Peter Case, and B.J. Thomas, among others. He released his first album, "The B-52 Band and the Fabulous Skylarks," in 1972. In 1975 and 1976, he embarked on a concert tour with Bob Dylan's "Rolling Thunder Revue." After the tour, Burnett formed his own band called "The Alpha Band" with David Mansfield and Steve Soles.
Later Career
In 1980, after his time with The Alpha Band, Burnett released his first solo album, "Truth Decay." He continued to release albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with his music spanning various genres such as rock, country, and alternative. Although his albums received critical acclaim, they were not commercially successful.
Producer and Composer
Burnett gained recognition as a music producer, working on albums for Counting Crows, Los Lobos, Elvis Costello, The Wallflowers, Marshall Crenshaw, and many others. He also produced soundtracks for films such as "The Ladykillers" and "Walk the Line."
Recent Projects and Achievements
In recent years, Burnett worked on the album "Raising Sand" by Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, which won multiple Grammy Awards. He also composed music for the film "Into the Wild" and produced albums for artists such as Cassandra Wilson and David Poe. Burnett's contributions to film soundtracks have earned him critical acclaim and awards.
Conclusion
T-Bone Burnett is a highly respected composer, musician, and producer with a successful and diverse career in the music industry. He has collaborated with numerous artists and has been recognized for his contributions to film soundtracks. Despite his commercial success being limited, Burnett remains an influential figure in the music world and continues to create and produce music that transcends genres.
