Eric Matthew

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Eric Matthew
Born
Joseph William Tucci

1953 (1953)
OriginQueens, New York
Genres Rock, disco, R&B
Occupations Producer, songwriter, engineer
Instrument Guitar, piano, vocals
Labels Radar Records, Columbia Records

Joseph William Tucci (born 1953), [1] known under his alias Eric Matthew, is an American record label owner, record producer, engineer, songwriter and guitarist, previously involved in the New York post-disco scene of the early 1980s.

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Biography

Tucci originally performed at weddings, bar mitzvahs and parties in the New York metropolitan area with his friends. Then, after producing a demo with fellow band member Gary R. Turnier, he landed a record deal with indie label SAM Records, owned by Sam Weiss, which by then had major label Columbia as their distribution company. [2] Essentially a minimal rock combo with musical influences ranging from deep funk, pop, jazz to disco, the band, named Gary's Gang by Turnier and Tucci, consisted of a saxophonist, a trombonist, a flautist, a percussionist, and keyboardists. The second album, Keep on Dancing, performed well on the music charts, peaking at #27 on the Billboard R&B Albums and #42 on the Billboard 200. [3] This accomplishment led Tucci to establish his own record label and produce other artists. His productions included "Reach Up" by Toney Lee (on his own label) and the album Redd Hott by Sharon Redd (for Prelude Records). With Gary Turnier he produced records like Tracy Weber's "Sure Shot," Sinnamon's "Thanks to You," and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde's "Genius Rap" in his garage. [4]

Tucci [5] is married and has three daughters. [6] His musical influences include 1960s pop and the "zaniness of the later Beatles albums." [4]

Production and writing discography

YearWorkLabelAdd.RolePeak chart positions
US
R&B 		US
DAN
Gary's Gang
1978"Keep On Dancin’"Columbia Records/Sonyartist, co-writer, co-producer111
Sharon Redd
1982"Beat the Street"Preludewith Darryl Payne co-writer, co-producer41—
1983"Takin' a Chance on Love"Preludewith Gene Redd, S. Redd, Ruth Carsonco-writer, producer——
"You're the One"Preludewith Daryl Payneco-writer, producer——
"Love How You Feel"Preludealonewriter, producer—16
1984"You're a Winner"Preludewith S. Redd, Scott Nesbittco-writer, producer——
Elektric Funk
1982"On a Journey (I Sing the Funk Electric)"Preludewith Darryl Payne, Miles Watsonco-writer, co-producer—33
Toney Lee
1982"Reach Up" Radar with Toney Leeco-writer, producer—8
France Joli
1982"Your Good Lovin'"Preludewith Darryl Payneco-writer, co-producer—53
Sinnamon
1982"Thanks to You"Becketwith Darryl Payne, Keith Diamond co-writer, co-producer441
Disco 4
1983"We're at the Party" Profile with Disco 4co-writer, producer84—
Rockell
1998"In a Dream"Robbins Entertainmentco-producer—13
Phats & Small
1998"Turn Around"Multiply Recordswith Toney Leeco-writer—1
Soulsearcher
1998"Can't Get Enough"Defected Recordsco-writer—20

References

  1. ↑ Nite, Norm N. (September 1, 1985). Rock on: the illustrated encyclopedia of rock n' roll : the video revolution, 1978-present . Harper & Row. p.  126. ISBN   978-0-06-181644-4.
  2. ↑ Radar Records CD compilation booklet.
  3. ↑ "Billboard Albums & Singles – Gary's Gang". AllMusic . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Disco Dance Music > The Beat Meets The Street". Billboard . No. 94. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. June 19, 1982. ISSN   0006-2510.
  5. ↑ Frank Broughton, Bill Brewster (2011). The Record Players: DJ Revolutionaries . Black Cat, 2011. p.  121. ISBN   978-0-8021-7089-7.
  6. ↑ "General News: Lifelines > Births". Billboard . Vol. 94. September 25, 1982. p. 84.
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