Dito Godwin

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Dito Godwin
Born1955
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Died2021
Genres Rock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues, alternative, pop, country
Occupation(s)Record producer, record executive
Years active1975–2008
Website ditogodwin.com

Dito Godwin (1955–2021) was an American record producer and executive, best known for his production works [1] with Mötley Crüe, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley of Kiss, Great White, No Doubt and more recently Kevin Carlberg, The Stick People and Kristy Lee Cook of American Idol.

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Biography

Godwin started his career in New York as a musician touring with names like Black Sabbath before turning to the administrative and production roles he has worked in for over 25 years in the industry. He has also taught at UCLA, University of Sound Arts, LACC, Southern Oregon University, and guest spoken at NXNW, SXSW, LAMP and many other music conventions nationwide.

In 2003, Godwin consulted with Tony Brown (then President of MCA Records) choosing material for Wynonna Judd's upcoming CD. He was nominated for a directorial award in 2005 for a live music video, "Formula", from the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, CA

Having worked and produced with most major labels, Godwin was also the Director A&R and General Manager of TNT Records in the 1990s and in 2008 he founded EFM Records [2] and is working with several established Artists to release in 2009 on the EFM Record label.

Other 2009 projects include producing a celebrity filled CD with recording Artist and "Stand Up to Cancer" organization supporter Kevin Carlberg, in which all proceeds will be contributed to fighting cancer. Godwin also produced Carlberg's solo CD in early 2008. [3]

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References

  1. "Godwin Productions". Ditogodwin.com.
  2. "Godwin Productions at MySpace". Archived from the original on June 19, 2009.
  3. "Official Kevin Carlberg". Archived from the original on September 8, 2008.