Paul Buckmaster | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul John Buckmaster |
| Born | 13 June 1946 London, England |
| Died | 7 November 2017 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical, rock, pop, social music, country, film score |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger, film composer, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Cello, synthesizer |
| Website | buckmastersound |
Paul John Buckmaster (13 June 1946 – 7 November 2017) was a British cellist, arranger, conductor and composer, with a career spanning five decades.
He is best known for his orchestral collaborations with David Bowie, Shawn Phillips, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis, and the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, followed by his contributions to the recordings of many other artists, including Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Rogers, Guns N' Roses, Taylor Swift, Something Corporate, Train, and Heart.