Tucker Zimmerman

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Brian Tucker Zimmerman (born February 14, 1941 [1] ) is an American singer-songwriter.

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Early life

At age four, Zimmerman began violin lessons, on a violin made by his grandfather. When he was seven, Zimmerman moved with his family to Healdsburg, a rural town in the Wine Country region of Sonoma County, California.

Career

In December 1968 Zimmerman recorded and released his first album Ten Songs, produced by Tony Visconti. [2] It was later described by David Bowie as one of his favourite albums. [3] One track from the album, 'Fourth Hour of My Sleep' was later recorded by Mick Ronson's band Ronno. [4]

In 1967, he collaborated with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band on the song "Droppin 'out". [5] The song appeared on the Butterfield Band album The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw.

In 1985, Zimmerman turned to writing novels, short stories, poems and composing film music and compositions for symphonic orchestras.

In 1996 he formed his Nightshift trio, accompanied by bassist Jeff Van Gool, and his son, Quanah Zimmerman, a self-taught guitarist. The Nightshift trio recorded Walking On the Edge Of The Blues.

In 2005, he released his most recent album Chautauqua.

Tucker lives in Stockay-Saint-Georges in Belgium, in the province of Liège, where he owns a studio.

Discography

Albums

Videography

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References

  1. "Tucker Zimmerman". www.tuckerzimmerman.com. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
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  3. Bowie, David. "David Bowie's Favorite Albums". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
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  5. Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series, July - December 1968. Washington: Copyright Office - Library of Congress. 1970.