See the About section at stephenkpeeples.com. 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? Very funny. 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. He had Sons of Pagan. Something like that, I dont know. HINT: If you click on the photo, the identification lettering will disappear and the photo will usually enlarge. It was so sweet of her to do that. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". Staff Writers. Also: I think thatd be great. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. [goes to take out the mandolin] Excuse my back and all that, but can you see this? Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. The Byrds classic Turn! See Photos. Sign Up. What do you think about that? My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. Although she rarely took the stage next to her famous husband, nor the recording artist she worked with for more than four decades Elton John this sweetheart of the rodeo remains a force to be reckoned with. I got the most interesting phone call yesterday. Renee Pappas, Arica Hilton, Elliot Roberts. I hope we can talk again soon; were only, you know, half an hour away. Eventually, Hillmans demons attacked his life and music. Hillman wasn'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. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. Connie Pappas Hillman ConniePH.constantcomm@gmail.com. Blues and gospel. 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. A lot of money now. The rest is music history. Author:Stephen K. Peeples For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure, most recently serving 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). Time Between opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. 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. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. I gotta tell you, youre right: The Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen, for lack of a better name, the albums are pretty good. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. In fact, Nadine and I just drove out to the beach on Tuesday after we talked to you last. Tony was a fantastic guitarist, as we know. That's whereHillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with a folk group that became the Byrds. Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Connie Hillman. 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.] Facebook In this chapter of her career, Connie was one of the few women in the music industry to hold such an impressive series of positions. Constance's current home is located at Ventura, CA. Id love to see that. Peeples: You know, the connection with Connie has been your stability. But the vocals, he just has that beautiful tenor. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". Connies been just terrific in my life. 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. 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. 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. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". We didnt say, We cant do a Christian song.'. A time to plant, a time to reap. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. - Ben Collins, Michael Tyler Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. Go. A time to kill, a time to heal. 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. Santa Clarita journalist, Grammy nominee, award-winning radio producer, award-winning online editor, veteran writer-producer-talent for print, radio, TV and the web. But, both of those guys, theyre terrific producers, theyre sweet guys, yeah. Length: 1:57:55. 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. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. 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. Hillman: He had too much going against him to really become successful, and Ill just say this and this is from my dear friend Dwight Yoakam, who said to me one day, he says, You know, you cant be a country singer with a trust fund, and I said, Wow. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. Hillman: Sure! His Grammy nomination was for co-producing the Monterey International Pop Festivalbox set with Geoff Gans and exec producer Lou Adler (Rhino/MIPF, 1992). Instagram, RSS & iTunes When she was appointedVP of Rocket Music publishing company and VP of Poptropolis Enterprises, she began overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. Copyright 2005-2023 Ancient Faith Ministries, Inc.All Rights Reserved. Hillmangrew upnear San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Hillman: Yes, she has. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillman's recent autobiography, "Time Between," with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. Santa Clarita journalist and Grammy nominee Stephen K. Peepleswas raised by career newspaper journalists and music-lovers in Miami and Los Angeles. 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. And the greatest manager and the best manager in the world! * rounder.com (label) So what was and why? She was 12, now shes 36. All rights reserved. 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. Were you a rock fan as a young girl? 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). 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! Turn! But Tom was the producer. Among Connies many accomplishments include co-producing Elton Johns Troubadour Benefit Concert in 1974 and his historic concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975. Bluegrass, country and Gospel themes played a larger role asHillmanbegan writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Everybody play. It worked out great. Facebook-f Instagram Spotify Itunes Amazon. from 2010-2018 and a News Editor at SCVTVs SCVNews.com from 2017-2021. Turn! 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 - Jordan Chaffin, Luttrell We didn't think twice about it. As the museum sought a . 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. or. 2023 Inkandescent Inc. Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co., www.Inkandescent.us. So Younger Than Yesterday might be my favorite. How is it that you blend so well musically and as people? Was it love at first sight? Ive got 10 minutes, right? 2023 www.timesrecordnews.com. - Max Cann (North America), University Hillman: [laughs his loudest] Oh, gosh, J.D. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. 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). Print Headline: The Byrds' Chris Hillman on fame, faith, music. Love to you and the family. Just play it. 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. A time to be born, a time to die. No, OK. [continues playing] Sounds good, doesnt it? Thanks again. Souther] and how you finally exited that, what role faith and family played in that.. Peeples: Im gonna jump back a little bit. I didnt expect that to happen, and its still going really well. - Clemence Renaut, Susan Tedeschi 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. Find your friends on Facebook. Souther and the Heathen Defense League, and Hillmans embrace of Christianity; and how marrying one Connie Pappas in 1979 changed his life for the better, then and since (shes seen at the very beginning of the Part 1 video). Article Source:StephenKPeeples.com. And I still find myself asking why.". Your Message. 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. 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. Hillman: It was. Peeples: Wonderful, wonderful. By the late 70s, he notes in the book: I couldnt outrun or bury my own pain. 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. semi-retired music publicist Connie Pappas Hillman. 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. Part 1 of the feature (published April 26) includes an introduction, an extensive biographical profile, and a transcript of our first conversation about the book, conducted via Zoom that February day. George Nikas, Renee Pappas. Peeples: Chris, thanks again. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. 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. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. The book sold out, the first edition sold out, and fast. What were the challenges? Peeples: Yeah, I mean that was definitely school. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. What is this maven behindthe musicians planning on doing next? Eventually, Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. For more information about Chris Hillman, and to order an autographed copy of Time Between, visit chrishillman.com. Im goin, Uh-oh, and I hit some note and hes right there for me. Hillman: I have much more appreciation for it now, and I dont know if its because people really got into it years later, but when we did that [2018 Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th anniversary] tour with Marty Stuart and Roger McGuinn, we didnt change anything; we did the same songs off the album, but we played them better and we sang them better, I thought. 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!. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. By the late '70s, he notes in the book:"I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. There was the old, If only I hadnt done that or I hadnt 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.. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. Email Newsletter, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Permissions Content Disclaimer. Turn! didnt sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. Blues and Gospel. Peeples was also SVP/New Media for Rare Cool Stuff Unltd. Very, very funny man. John Jorgenson played a fantastic solo on that song. We didnt tour but maybe five or six times. Did you face unexpected challenges? - Stacey Queffert, DJ Shadow He was brought up with some semblance of a church upbringing, but he is a very funny man. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock n roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. The best. Peeples: And that goes all the way back to [the Scottsville] Squirrel Barkers. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. You struggle at the beginning. 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. - Brian Greenbaum, Big Miz "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. And then your 1980s acoustic quartet with Perkins and Bernie and Jerry Scheff. Sarah McMullen, Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman. - Lucy Atkinson, Agua Nueva Tropical Peeples: OK, sounds good. 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. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. Hes so tight with her that it makes her sound a lot better. "Where did all of our music come from? Because, first, we do Bob Dylans Mr. Of course, he doesnt mean it. "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.". Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. 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