Turn! Your Message. But, no, I was overwhelmed. Where are you, Stephen? Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. And I said, You know, maybe we should look at a little childrens book about that. Well see, well see what happens. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject. Chris Hillman was born on December 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Special thanks to Connie Pappas-Hillman and Cary Baker/Conqueroo, and to Rory Aronsky for the transcription. 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! Peeples: Im gonna jump back a little bit. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. But Tom was the producer. An Atlantic event, including Kathy Acquaviva. Constance's current home is located at Ventura, CA. Here she comes again, a ballad made famous by rock legend Chris Hillman, could be the theme song for his wife of morethan50 years music exec ConniePappasHillman. - Lucy Atkinson, Agua Nueva Tropical The book sold out, the first edition sold out, and fast. White church, Black church, the music all came from church, said Hillman in a recent interview. 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. Conniefirst joined forces with Elton John in 1973 as theExecutive Vice President of his Rocket Record Company. Sign Up. Hillman: [laughs his loudest] Oh, gosh, J.D. Peeples: They want me to write their book?! Love to you and the family. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. But we always just hit it off and he has a great sense of humor. Chris & Connie Hillman speak about their life and careers in the music industry Watch on 0 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Sort by: best no comments yet Be the first to share what you think! We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". And stay tuned for our video and podcast interview between Connie and rising rock star Malka Russell coming soon to Inkandescent Women magazine! Thats how you learn how to do your job. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman covered a wide range of subjects in two February 2021 interviews with this writer for a feature spotlighting the singer, songwriter, and musicians celebrated autobiography, Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond.. Of course, he doesnt mean it. Also: Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. They are so good. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Turn! Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. Hillman: I was overwhelmed. didn't sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. Do you have a favorite memory from those days? She will also continue at the helm of Constant Communications Corp., the company she founded in 1982 as the production enterprise for all of Elton John's North American tours. I sent them a book, cause Im very close with her husband Cactus. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. . In the timeline of the Golden State Boys, I took Herb Rices job. Im goin, Uh-oh, and I hit some note and hes right there for me. Bill interviews a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and faithful Orthodox Christian, Chris Hillman. - Fernado Fazzari, Sol Franci Article: Chris Hillman Time Between Autobiography Q&A, Part 2 Subscribe to Peeples YouTube channelfor more exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. Gram really was a folk singer, too. 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. This is a 1924 Gibson F-5. Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. The Byrds classic Turn! Hear Chris share his amazing story in his own words, including his journey to Orthodox Christianity and his fantastic 40+ year marriage to Connie Pappas Hillman, a dedicated Orthodox Christian and storied music industry professional in her own right. Autographed copies are available at chrishillman.com. Peeples: So, whats next for you, to wrap it up? But she works well with everyone. 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). No, OK. [continues playing] Sounds good, doesnt it? Fain co-produced the Grammy-nominated Rambling Boy: Charlie Haden Family & Friends album in 2008 and produced the No Worries album for Grammy-nominated gospel artists Karen Peck and New River in 2009. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". I sometimes think she was divinely put in my life. Tony was already being tutored heavily by Clarence White, and you can tell. Facebook-f Instagram Spotify Itunes Amazon. The company continues to be active as she diversifies her business activities. | Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. 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. Peeples: Nooh, yes, yes, yes. 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. Did you play an instrument, sing? And I still find myself asking why.". Read more about our Truly Amazing Woman of the Month. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Thank you. Hillmanalso met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Connie Pappas Hillman is a manager, and works at Bar None Music. 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. - Ben Collins, Michael Tyler "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.". Go. Peeples: Now, your post-DRB solo albums, the Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen albums, the three albums that you did: Theyre not, like, really well known. More posts from the EltonJohn community 35 By the late '70s, he notes in the book: "I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. The company said it will cease those operations and focus on other areas of the business. A time to laugh, a time to weep.". 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). She was appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. "Where did all of our music come from? "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Turn! didnt sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. I love the first album, OK, that was Mr. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. How did you get into the music business at such a young age? Hillman: OK, I loved the first one because some of the songs just really grabbed me, some of Genes songs. Peeples: And then three more with Herb: Bakersfield Bound, Way Out West, and Edwards Barn. What is it about you guys thats so simpatico? Connie Pappas Hillman,. And I still find myself asking why.". Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge. By the late '70s, he notes in the book:"I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. 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. Turn!" She was 12, now shes 36. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.' The first one especially but hey, whatever. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Hillman: Youre welcome, Stephen, always a pleasure, and I wish you the best of luck, and let me know what happens on that Howard and Ronnie deal. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early 60s folk concerts. And like I said, the one band that we parted company, really, I actually did say, Stephen, I said, I think its time for us to take a break. - Jordan Chaffin, Luttrell Raga rock was interesting loved that one. Blues and gospel. 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. "Where did all of our music come from? Thanks again. A time to laugh, a time to weep.". 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. And wed always sort of dabble in country stuff. - Stacey Queffert, DJ Shadow "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," Hillman said. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Ms. Hillman's notable accomplishments at JRE included the co-production of Elton John's Troubadour Benefit Concert in 1974 and his historic concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975. Well try to make the most of it here. The rest is music history. Blues and Gospel. It was not really a band in that sense. Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Tambourine Man. I liked all of them, and thats a terrible answer to your question. John Jorgenson played a fantastic solo on that song. 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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. Really, there was no baggage in Desert Rose Band. [goes to take out the mandolin] Excuse my back and all that, but can you see this? 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. Hillman: Sure! Satan I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside, makes we wanna shrivel up and die. Constant Communication has provided production for all of Elton's North American tours. Log In. All rights reserved. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my fathers suicide continued to haunt me. Staff Writers. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.. I didnt expect that to happen, and its still going really well. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. 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. 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. With minutes to pack,Hillmangrabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog Daisy and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mt. Sarah McMullen, Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman. And I still find myself asking why.. In fact, it was shaped, too. semi-retired music publicist Connie Pappas Hillman. 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. He graciously offered to set up an encore video chat, and we spoke again two days later, on February 25. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. The Observatory Santa Ana - Constellation Room / Constellation Room / Santa Ana Observatory. Hes so tight with her that it makes her sound a lot better. Were you star struck when you met Elton John and the other celebrities in John Reids rolodex? See Photos. What was it like to organize such high profile tours for Elton John? by Peeples: And youve also said the Desert Rose band was the most professional of all of the bands that youd worked with after all of the shenanigans of your 60s and 70s bands. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Hillman: Mm-hm. Ms. Hillman began as Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company (1973-77). Peeples: So hook me up with Scott at BMG when were rollin on that. Previous Next Between liaising with the British wing of Eltons management company, her company became the production enterprise for all of Elton Johns North American tours. The best manager Ive ever had. A time to be born, a time to die. SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association, the video of the induction ceremony is here, SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association. Peeples: Well, I know we gotta wrap it up, but I wanted to cover your exit from the Heathen Defense League [which also included J.D. Peeples: You know, the connection with Connie has been your stability. I mean, they were pretty good albums. Catch Hillmans virtual interview with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame about Time Between, streamed on the Halls YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, May 26, with Marty Stuart joining the chat. We wrote this song called Lullaby Time in the Desert, and it was on an album on Sugar Hill; it was Daddies Sing Good Night or something, and there was Jerry Douglas on it and Ricky Skaggs, all these people. A lot of people dont really know a lot about those. Connie Pappas Hillman ConniePH.constantcomm@gmail.com. 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. Time Between opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Connie Hillman began her career working for Elton John's agent, Howard Rose, and was just 24 when she moved on to the recording side as Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid (Elton's former manager). "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," said Hillman. The best. Seems like everybodys got an answer and nobodys got a plan. A time to kill, a time to heal. She was later appointed Executive VP of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. People named Connie Hillman. Hes very levelheaded and theyre both just wonderful guys. 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. We didnt think twice about it. Full Body 2 I've lived a very full life, and God has blessed me abundantly." At times, Hillman's childhood reads like unpublished Steinbeck stories. What Do Spotify DJ & YouTubes Radio Builder Mean For Broadcast Radio? So what came along, of course, 30 years later was Americana. Hillman: A Lloyd Loar Gibson F-5. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. 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. Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), Elton John, and Glenn Frey Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), and Glenn Frey Newspaper ad and concert poster Day on the Green Eagles concert 1975 Newspaper ad in the San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA) - June 15, 1975 1975 "Day on the Green" schedule, per Wikipedia 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. I probably really lean toward Younger Than Yesterday just because thats when I started to come out of my shell, so to speak. 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. I think that I had to go through all of those steps, said Hillman. Well, that was holding him back, Stephen. Hes got the best sense of how to sing harmony with somebody. How did you meet Chris Hillman? 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.. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. I loved all that. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Turn!" or. For starters, the lyrics came from the Book of Ecclesiastes, noting there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under Heaven. Connie Hillman. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. Thanks, man. Read More Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) Acknowledgment Biography. She was then appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. She was also the VP of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1993-2003). Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. That was really cool. Then his fathers suicide rocked their world and forced the familys move to Los Angeles. Absolutely. A time to plant, a time to reap. The Byrds' classic "Turn! 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. BMG Books published the much-anticipated memoir by the four-time Grammy nominee, three-time Academy of Country Music award-winner, and three-time Country Music Association award nominee on November 17, 2020 (his former Byrds bandmate Gene Clark was born that date in 1944). Raga rock, I dont know where that was coming from. In subsequent years, she served as North American his tour producer (1982-2016), which included co-production of the Face to Face tours with Elton John and Billy Joel (1994-2010). Connie Pappas. November 29, 2020 She will also be continuing the development of her collegiate lecture series with emphasis on women in todays music industry. 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. Peeples: One last thing: Can you please do me a favor? A time to kill, a time to heal. They have two children. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Tony was a fantastic guitarist, as we know. 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. Shes been your rock, basically, for the last 40-something years. 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. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger., In one 1977 song, Clear Sailin, he sang: Yes, Ive turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. - Fernado Fazzari, KASBO 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. Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. Peeples: But then, you know, later on, what do you say to people who say Gram Parsons [who Hillman recruited for The Byrds in April 1968 before both co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothersthat December] invented country-rock? So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. A lot of money now. or. George Nikas, Renee Pappas. Tell us about your talk, and how we can listen! But yeah, I loved those albums, I thought they were pretty good, really. Hillman: Thats how good of a producer Tom Petty was. 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. Get The Best Industry News, Data, Insider Commentary And More, Delivered Right To Your Inbox. 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. Souther also one of the funniest people on the planet. Hillman: Thats true. Article Source:StephenKPeeples.com. "CHRIS HILLMAN is one of the most cordial, easy-going and colorful guests to have appeared on . Peeples: Now, I wanna jump right in. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". - Jordan Chaffin, Alice Ivy ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. 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). Hillman: Howard was a medic. Hes a very funny man and hes ever so talented. We didn't think twice about it. Chris Hillman is, of course, a beloved musician. Ive got 10 minutes, right? But the vocals, he just has that beautiful tenor. Turn! I hope we can talk again soon; were only, you know, half an hour away. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. 1, Jacksons Beatles Get Back Film Doc to Debut on Disney+ Nov. 25-27, Grammys Honor Photographer Henry Diltz with Trustees Award, California Locos, Rick Griffin Family Drop New Skateboards, Merch, Mama Cass Elliot Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wild Honey to Salute Big Star #1 Record 50th Year in Benefit Nov. 5, Joni Mitchell Archives, Rhino Box The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), Bergstrom Gathers Family Memories, SCV Musical Friends in Grandpas Yard. White church, Black church, the music all came from church," said Hillman, in a recent interview. I did not expect that. He went on to be a Media Relations-PR executive for Capitol Records (1977-1980), Elektra/Asylum Records (1980-1983), and Rhino Entertainment (1992-1998). Want to contact Connie Pappas Hillman? 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