Chuck Greenberg (March 25, 1950 - 4 September 1995) was an American musical… Read Full Bio ↴Chuck Greenberg (March 25, 1950 - 4 September 1995) was an American musical artist, composer and producer, born in Chicago, Illinois.
He began his musical career in the Midwest, including a backup band tour with the Bee Gees, then relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1978. Though Greenberg's band Shadowfax, first formed in 1972, his success as a producer and artist was marked by his series of recordings, with Alex de Grassi and William Ackerman, beginning in 1982 on the Windham Hill Records label. Shadowfax won a Grammy in 1988 for Best New Age Performance for Folksongs for a Nuclear Village. This ground-breaking work combined jazz, rock, folk, and world music elements into a singular musical vision that featured flawless recordings and cohesive compositions.
His work on the lyricon, the first electronic wind instrument, which he helped develop with engineer Bill Bernardi, became the signature sound of Shadowfax.
In live performances, Greenberg appeared as a featured artist at Carnegie Hall, Montreux, Ravinia, The Greek Theater, Wolftrap, Red Rocks, and the Universal Theater, among others. His final work was a Live Shadowfax recording and full-length concert from Santa Cruz, California, in 1995.
He died on Santa Cruz Island, on 4 September 1995, after suffering a massive heart attack, leaving a wife, three sons, and an enduring musical legacy.
Shadowfax
Chuck Greenberg
Chuck's Site
He began his musical career in the Midwest, including a backup band tour with the Bee Gees, then relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1978. Though Greenberg's band Shadowfax, first formed in 1972, his success as a producer and artist was marked by his series of recordings, with Alex de Grassi and William Ackerman, beginning in 1982 on the Windham Hill Records label. Shadowfax won a Grammy in 1988 for Best New Age Performance for Folksongs for a Nuclear Village. This ground-breaking work combined jazz, rock, folk, and world music elements into a singular musical vision that featured flawless recordings and cohesive compositions.
His work on the lyricon, the first electronic wind instrument, which he helped develop with engineer Bill Bernardi, became the signature sound of Shadowfax.
In live performances, Greenberg appeared as a featured artist at Carnegie Hall, Montreux, Ravinia, The Greek Theater, Wolftrap, Red Rocks, and the Universal Theater, among others. His final work was a Live Shadowfax recording and full-length concert from Santa Cruz, California, in 1995.
He died on Santa Cruz Island, on 4 September 1995, after suffering a massive heart attack, leaving a wife, three sons, and an enduring musical legacy.
Shadowfax
Chuck Greenberg
Chuck's Site
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Verne Spence
I purchased this album when it was first released. Love it to this day1 R.i.p Chuck
NightWind47
Sad to hear this about Chuck Greenberg. I purchased From a Blue Planet back in the 90's and have enjoyed it for years, every time I play it. Was a Shadowfax fan as well. RIP Chuck.
Marc Dolcine
I own this cd already; one of my favorites. I'm just learning of his passing. Regrettable.
Anthony Malvoso
A little of me died when he did. I miss the sounds that could have been.....