In fact, Nadine and I just drove out to the beach on Tuesday after we talked to you last. She was appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. Print Headline: The Byrds' Chris Hillman on fame, faith, music. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. Were not getting on the radio as quickly as we were, and it happens. Peeples: OK, sounds good. But that part of his life where he didnt really struggle; everybody that gets into music or acting or writing or whatever, radio, you struggle. Tambourine Man. I liked all of them, and thats a terrible answer to your question. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll,Hillmanfocuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. Santa Clarita journalist, Grammy nominee, award-winning radio producer, award-winning online editor, veteran writer-producer-talent for print, radio, TV and the web. View Connie's Contact Info Claim profile Connie Pappas Hillman Email & Phone Number Company: Bar None Music Email: Address: Ventura, CA, All rights reserved. Chris Hillman is a superstar who helped invent the folk-rock genre and the country-rock genre. Finally, I said, Our shelf life is expiring.. A time to kill, a time to heal. That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Then, in 1982, Connie Hillman formed her own US-based company, Constant Communications Corporation. He graciously offered to set up an encore video chat, and we spoke again two days later, on February 25. Peeples: Shes a pretty good publicist, too. Bill interviews a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and faithful Orthodox Christian, Chris Hillman. For starters, the lyrics came from the Book of Ecclesiastes, noting there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under Heaven. Connie Pappas Hillman ConniePH.constantcomm@gmail.com. Find your friends on Facebook. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," saidHillman. So Younger Than Yesterday might be my favorite. With the Byrds, we went right to that well. We provide email, phone, address, along with clients info for thousands of entertainment professionals. Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. Of course, he doesnt mean it. - Clemence Renaut, Susan Tedeschi The Byrds classic Turn! It wasnt like we were going, Oh, lets make it real slick. We played from our hearts, and it was just a great band. I loved all that. [continues] Its out of tune, though. "There was the old, 'If only I hadn't done that or I hadn't have done this, one time ' Yes, but I think God put me in each of those places, and each time, I had to learn and to move forward so I could get to where I am now.". A time to laugh, a time to weep.". Go. Im goin, Uh-oh, and I hit some note and hes right there for me. White church, Black church, the music all came from church," said Hillman, in a recent interview. Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), Elton John, and Glenn Frey Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), and Glenn Frey Newspaper ad and concert poster Day on the Green Eagles concert 1975 Newspaper ad in the San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA) - June 15, 1975 1975 "Day on the Green" schedule, per Wikipedia She was also the VP of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1993-2003). Go, go, go, come on. Well, I know we gotta wrap it up. What Do Spotify DJ & YouTubes Radio Builder Mean For Broadcast Radio? So were all under that big umbrella, which basically implies roots-oriented music, and thats fine. And then we did something else and it was jazz-rock, Eight Miles High.. Connie Pappas Hillman For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure and has played an integral role in the rock star's domestic. But yeah, I loved those albums, I thought they were pretty good, really. HINT: If you click on the photo, the identification lettering will disappear and the photo will usually enlarge. Although she rarely took the stage next to her famous husband, nor the recording artist she worked with for more than four decades Elton John this sweetheart of the rodeo remains a force to be reckoned with. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. It was so sweet of her to do that. A time to kill, a time to heal. - Jason O'Regan, Chelsea Manning I tell Dwight Im the king of country-rock, but Im glad to hand over the title, and Im joking, of course, I want everybody to know that. Turn! didnt sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. from 2010-2018 and a News Editor at SCVTVs SCVNews.com from 2017-2021. Hillman: Thank you, God bless you, Walk Right Back. Were singin it out in the studio between takes and setting up and Tom runs out, We gotta cut that right now. I went, What? He says, Youve got to do this right now; its fresh in you. And thats where Tom was at as a producer; he was catching that emotion, he could see that. It was a great year. I will say thats my favorite album, and not because Im writing some stuff, but because of the stuff David and Roger were writing was really cohesive. Scroll down for our email interview with Connie where where well discuss these 8 questions and talk about so much more! "Where did all of our music come from? Its great stuff. Hillman and this writer have crossed paths professionally a few times in the past (as noted in Part 1), and the time flew as our scheduled 10-minute interview ran longer than 20 minutes. Absolutely. Shes just very, very efficient and put in a lot of time over half her life working for Elton John and learned a heck of a lot. We didn't think twice about it. He had Sons of Pagan. Something like that, I dont know. Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure and has played an integral role in the rock star's domestic career activities. "Time Between". Was it love at first sight? Hillman: He had too much going against him to really become successful, and Ill just say this and this is from my dear friend Dwight Yoakam, who said to me one day, he says, You know, you cant be a country singer with a trust fund, and I said, Wow. Thanks again. He has been married to Connie Pappas since 1979. 2023 www.timesrecordnews.com. The Byrds' classic "Turn! Bluegrass, country and Gospel themes played a larger role asHillmanbegan writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Was I playing mandolin in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman? As well, she was Vice President of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1992-2003). Constant Communication has provided production for all of Elton's North American tours. I think it is. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it wasHillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. Were you star struck when you met Elton John and the other celebrities in John Reids rolodex? A time to plant, a time to reap. As Hillman says, "My greatest honor is being a husband to Connie; a father to Catherine and Nick; a father-in-law to their spouses, Nick and Annie; and "Papa" to my granddaughter and grandson. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure, most recently serving as North American tour producer (1982-2016) and that included co-production of all the Face to Face tours with Elton John and Billy Joel (1994 through 2010). The company has concluded those operations and will continue to diversify its business activities, which include the expansion of Ms. Hillman's collegiate lecture series on women in today's music industry. I dont know if were in tune. The rest is music history. Fain co-produced the Grammy-nominated Rambling Boy: Charlie Haden Family & Friends album in 2008 and produced the No Worries album for Grammy-nominated gospel artists Karen Peck and New River in 2009. Here she comes again, a ballad made famous by rock legend Chris Hillman, could be the theme song for his wife of morethan50 years music exec ConniePappasHillman. But we stayed, we worked together beyond that actual time when we retired. Hear Chris share his amazing story in his own words, including his journey to Orthodox Christianity and his fantastic 40+ year marriage to Connie Pappas Hillman, a dedicated Orthodox Christian and storied music industry professional in her own right. Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. For the past thirteen years, she was Vice President of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1992-2003). All rights reserved. Sarah McMullen, Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillman's recent autobiography, "Time Between," with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was a founding member of The Byrds. or. In the timeline of the Golden State Boys, I took Herb Rices job. A lot of money now. Chris also helped lead The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, the Desert Rose Band and many other professional musical groups. A time to laugh, a time to weep.". LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) After more than 40 years, music industry veteran, Connie Pappas Hillman and her company Constant Communications Corporation, have parted with the Elton John organization. SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association, the video of the induction ceremony is here, SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association. "Time. Hillman: Thanks, Stephen. Then his fathers suicide rocked their world and forced the familys move to Los Angeles. More posts from the EltonJohn community 35 But she works well with everyone. {{classes.artistPrefix + ' ' + list.tracks[currentTrack].album_artist}}, {{list.tracks[currentTrack].track_title}}, {{list.tracks[currentTrack].album_title}}. Turn!" Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. An Atlantic event, including Kathy Acquaviva. 2023 Inkandescent Inc. Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co., www.Inkandescent.us. Turn! Catch Hillmans virtual interview with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame about Time Between, streamed on the Halls YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, May 26, with Marty Stuart joining the chat. Very funny. Ms. Hillman's notable accomplishments at JRE included the co-production of Elton John's Troubadour Benefit Concert in 1974 and his historic concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975. Thanks, man. Chris & Connie Hillman speak about their life and careers in the music industry Watch on 0 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Sort by: best no comments yet Be the first to share what you think! Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. Hes a very funny man and hes ever so talented. And the other thing about Sweetheart of the Rodeo: I always try to make a point that we werent necessarily crossing over and Lets become a country act. You know what Im saying? Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. How is it that you blend so well musically and as people? Well, you know, she works quite well with [book publicist] Cary Baker, I must say. Thats how you learn how to do your job. He was one of the first artists interviewed for the project; his wife, Connie Pappas Hillman, was invaluable in gathering artifacts and information for the exhibition. Gram really was a folk singer, too. Everybody was a pro and from the vocals to the instrumentation. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge. Peeples: Now, youve said numerous times in interviews with me and also in the book that Sweetheart of the Rodeo was not your favorite Byrds album, but you dont say what was. Hillman: Thats how good of a producer Tom Petty was. What do you think about that? Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944) [1] is an American musician. Peeples: Chris, thanks again. This is a 1924 Gibson F-5. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder ChrisHillman, was that covering the late Pete Seeger's classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. Hillman: Mm-hm. After first becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Its just really sweet that she picked up on that. Were you a rock fan as a young girl? 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While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it was Hillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Get The Best Industry News, Data, Insider Commentary And More, Delivered Right To Your Inbox. He is a senior fellow at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi. Well, that was holding him back, Stephen. Lets take a look at the amazing career of this musicindustryveteran. Eventually,Hillman's demons attacked his life and music. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," Hillman said. Hillmans musical roots became more obvious as the Byrds ventured into what many started calling country rock, especially with the landmark Sweetheart of the Rodeo album in 1968. Peeples: And then three more with Herb: Bakersfield Bound, Way Out West, and Edwards Barn. What is it about you guys thats so simpatico? I still work with John Jorgenson and Herb Pedersen and Jay Dee Maness. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. When she was appointedVP of Rocket Music publishing company and VP of Poptropolis Enterprises, she began overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. I gotta tell you, youre right: The Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen, for lack of a better name, the albums are pretty good. Our offices do not accept unsolicited material: lyrics, poetry, recordings, or items for signature. At 24, she moved to the recording side as Executive VP of the Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid, Eltons former manager. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.". Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Peeples: But then, you know, later on, what do you say to people who say Gram Parsons [who Hillman recruited for The Byrds in April 1968 before both co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothersthat December] invented country-rock? I didnt expect that to happen, and its still going really well. - Jordan Chaffin, Alice Ivy Hes so tight with her that it makes her sound a lot better. November 29, 2020 "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. I did not expect that. We cut Porter Wagoners Satisfied Mind, big hit for him in the late 50s, and we cut it on the second album in 1965. He is developing a biography of notorious Texas ArtlawBoyd Elder, collaborating with Home at Last founders Cindy Johnson and Jeri Jenkins on their Miami memoirs, and co-writing a series of books with legendary multi-disciplinary artist John Van Hamersveld. Finally, in a brief coda, Hillman talks about possibly making another record and working in a childrens book, and displays the 1924 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar mandolin Stephen Stills gave to him at the start of the Manassas sessions in late 1971. Well see you soon, I think. I think that I had to go through all of those steps, said Hillman. Staff Me Up is the #1 site for industry networking and up-to-date credit information. Byrds co-founder and ace musician Chris Hillman is on the verge of releasing "Bidin' My Time," a new album he's recorded with Tom . He makes us all sound good. Turn! was the title of the album. A time to be born, a time to die. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. The first edition earned kudos from critics and fans alike and quickly sold out, prompting BMG to publish a second edition on February 23, 2021. Copyright 2022 CelebrityAccess. The video and transcript of our second interview follow. And I still find myself asking why.". Long time ago. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder Chris Hillman, was that covering the Pete Seeger classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. - Fernado Fazzari, KASBO 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. Fain appears on Hillmans Bidin My Time and most recently has been touring with the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, which also features Pedersen and Patrick Sauber. Peeples: And then Herb engineered or made the connection with Tom Petty for Bidin My Time [Petty produced and Pedersen was executive producer of the 2017 album], Hillman: Herb was doing background vocals, Tom hired him to do background vocals, and they went out on a tour with Mudcrutch, which was Toms first band, and I think Tom had done a Mudcrutch album. Hillmanwasn't a Christian at that time but found it natural to use religious language when asking big questions, since that was normal in bluegrass and country culture. By the late 70s, he notes in the book: I couldnt outrun or bury my own pain. A time to plant, a time to reap. Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. Backing Hillman, Pedersen, and Jorgenson will be bassist Mark Fain, a seven-time Grammy winner whos toured and/or recorded with Jack Black, James Cotton, Joe Diffie, John Fogerty, Bruce Hornsby, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Jesse Winchester, Mac Wiseman, and Lee Ann Womack. Where did all of our music come from? Find tour dates and live music events for all your favorite bands and artists in your city! Hillman wasnt a Christian at that time but found it natural to use religious language when asking big questions, since that was normal in bluegrass and country culture. 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