Ralph Schuckett (March 2, 1948 – April 4, 2021) was an American keyboardist, composer and songwriter known as one of the founding members of Todd Rundgren's band Utopia.[2][3][4][5][6] He composed for film and television, including Pokémon, Sonic X, and Another World, and has done session work and played live for many acts, most notably Carole King, appearing on her Writer, Tapestry and Music albums.[7][8][9][10]
Ralph Schuckett | |
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 Schuckett in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 2, 1948[1] |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 2021 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Rock, pop, soundtrack |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Keyboards |
ASCAP honored "Another World" by John Loeffler and Schuckett as one of the most performed country songs of 1988.[11][12][13]
While Schuckett was a staff producer at Columbia Records he signed and co-produced the debut album for Sophie B. Hawkins.[14][4]
Schuckett died on April 4, 2021, at the age of 73.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Ralph Schuckett". Classic Rock. May 25, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Todd Rundgren". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ WENN (April 4, 2018). "Utopia move forward with reunion tour following Ralph Schuckett's departure". Hollywood.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Myers, Paul (October 15, 2010). A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. Jawbone Press. ISBN 978-1-906002-33-6.
- ^ "Todd Rundgren & His Utopia Bandmates Talk Reunion Tour & Penchant for Concept Albums". Billboard. April 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ Reviews, New York Times Theater (November 10, 2000). The New York Times Film Reviews 1999-2000. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-415-93696-5.
- ^ "Ralph Schuckett | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Willman, Chris (April 7, 2021). "Ralph Schuckett, Keyboardist on Todd Rundgren and Carole King Classics and a Composer for Animation, Dies at 73". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "POKÉMON: THE FIRST MOVIE – Ralph Schuckett". MOVIE MUSIC UK. November 13, 1999. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "As Pokemon Mania Wanes, Charming Movie Sequel Arrives". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 2000. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "ASCAP Names Don Schlitz Top Composer, Honors Hit Songs". Billboard. October 22, 1988. p. 39.
- ^ Weller, Sheila (April 8, 2008). Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-4165-6477-5.
- ^ Mitchell, Elvis (July 21, 2000). "FILM REVIEW; For Children, A Language To Vex Their Parents With". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "Words & Music" (PDF). Billboard. July 23, 1994. p. 18.
External links
edit- Ralph Schuckett at IMDb
- Todd Rundgren Talk Radio (November 4, 2009). "Rundgren Radio with special guest Ralph Schuckett". Anchor.