Matt Clifford is a record producer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist,[1] and composer. Since 1989, he has been a recurring keyboardist and musical director for the Rolling Stones and a longtime collaborator[2] of Mick Jagger. He was described by author Gary L. Jucha in 2019 as "something of an enigma".[3]
Songwriting and production
editMatt Clifford has written and produced multiple songs with Mick Jagger. He produced and co-wrote Jagger's singles "England Lost" and "Gotta Get a Grip"[4] and additionally produced the Jagger and Dave Grohl single "Eazy Sleazy".[5][6][7] Clifford also produced Goddess in the Doorway (2001).[8] In 1994, he "translated" Stones music and arranged it for Symphonic Music of the Rolling Stones (1994)[9][10]
The Rolling Stones
editMatt Clifford started as a keyboardist and backup vocalist[11] for the Rolling Stones during the band's 1989 tour, Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle;[12][13] his vocals were considered "too polished for the Stones" by Spokesman-Review correspondent Don Adair.[11] He first started working with the band during sessions[3] in Barbados.[14] He has since played a variety of instruments for the band, including french horn,[15] saxophone, and flugelhorn,[16][17] and serves as the band's musical director.[18] In 1991, he played keyboards and french horn for Flashpoint.[19] Los Angeles Times critic Mikael Wood considered Clifford's musical contribution to the band's 2020 single "Living in a Ghost Town" to play a "prominent" role.[20] Clifford was the pianist for the band's 2023 album, Hackney Diamonds.[21]
References
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- ^ Newman, Jason (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger Has Some Thoughts on the Pandemic, Anti-Vaxxers, and Conspiracy Theories". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b Jucha, Gary J. (2019-11-22). Rolling Stones FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Bad Boys of Rock. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-5074-1.
- ^ "Warner/Chappell Music Signs Deal With Matt Clifford". Warner Music Group Official Website. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ "Warner Music Group Warner/Chappell Music Signs Deal With Matt Clifford". Warner Music Group Official Website. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (2021-04-13). "Mick Jagger Recruits Dave Grohl for New Song on Pandemic Life, 'Eazy Sleazy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ "Matt Clifford". Warner Chappell Music. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ^ Corcoran, Michael (2001-11-26). "On his own, like a Rolling Stone: Mick's new work is rock-solid". Austin American-Statesman. p. 40. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Courville, Deborah L. (1994-08-19). "Classy sound for classic Stones". The Times Leader. p. 32. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Symphonic Music of the Rolling Stones - London Symphony Orchestra | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-09-14
- ^ a b Adair, Don (1989-11-05). "The Rolling Stones were victorious in Vancouver". The Spokesman-Review. p. 41. Retrieved 2021-09-14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Homewood, Ben (20 November 2017). "Rolling Stones collaborator Matt Clifford signs to Warner/Chappell". Music Week. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Morse, Steve (1989-10-03). "Leavell - from the Allmans to the Stones". The Boston Globe. p. 28. Retrieved 2021-09-14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Schiff, Stephen (February 1992). "Mick's Moves". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Guarino, Mark (2019-06-22). "Jagger Triumphant As Rolling Stones Kick Off Tour in Chicago". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Richards, Sam (2020-04-23). "Hear The Rolling Stones' new song, "Living In A Ghost Town"". UNCUT. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Bliss, Karen (26 March 2016). "The Rolling Stones Give Cubans What They Need, A Two-Hour Free Concert". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Macarthur, Jane (2012-12-03). "I got satisfaction rocking with Mick and Keith". The Independent. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Dancis, Bruce (1999-01-24). "The Rolling Stones come alive - a guide to all the concert albums". The Sacramento Bee. p. 182. Retrieved 2021-09-14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wood, Mikael (2020-04-23). "Listen to first original Rolling Stones song in 8 years, 'Living in a Ghost Town'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Hodgkinson, Will (2023-09-13). "I've heard Hackney Diamonds. It's the best Rolling Stones album since 1978". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-09-13.