Studio Musicians: Love in Notes and Silences

 The Chronicles of Osiris

 We delve into the mysterious world of studio musicians, those whose hands and hearts shape the melodies we love.  They are the secret lovers of music, the magicians behind the records that caress our souls with every chord and rhythm.

 Johnnie Johnson

 The pianist whose boogie-woogie touch ignited the fire in Chuck Berry's heart. His notes, like flashes of light in the night, guided Berry down paths of eternal rock 'n' roll, leaving deep imprints on songs that dance in our memories.

 Clem Cattini

The drummer whose rhythms sounded like the beating of a lovestruck heart. From the early days with Johnny Kidd & The Pirates to the glories of The Tornados and beyond, his drumming resonated with the passion and energy of young and fiery love for music.

 Carol Kaye

The goddess of bass whose melodious lines embraced the hits of The Beach Boys and beyond. Her bass, like a gentle whisper in the ear, guided songs to greatness, filling our hearts with the love and nostalgia of times gone by.

 Sneaky Pete Kleinow

The master of pedal steel guitar whose touch caressed the soul like a lost love's caress. From The Byrds' days to collaborations with icons like Stevie Wonder and Leonard Cohen, his guitar wept and laughed with the intensity of an epic romance.

 Venetta Fields / Clydie King

The voices whose choruses were like whispers of love in the night. Coming from the warmth of gospel, their intertwined harmonies enveloped us in a musical embrace, making us feel the depth of love in every note they sang together.

 Chris Spedding

 The guitarist whose sound was like a declaration of love in every chord. From the turbulent days of punk to the elegant melodies of classic rock, his guitar spoke the universal language of love and passion for music.

 Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman

 The guardians of Prince's sound, whose music was like an eternal romance between chords and keys. From "Purple Rain" to collaborations with Madonna and beyond, their art was a testament to love and deep connection through music.

 Jane Scarpantoni

 The cellist whose music was like a love poem in every vibration of her bow. From the melancholic chords of MTV Unplugged to symphonies of hope with artists like Lou Reed and The Beastie Boys, her art was a tribute to love in all its forms.

 Joey Waronker

The drummer whose rhythm was like the heartbeat of modern music. From recording studios to stages around the world, his drumming was the constant pulse of unwavering love for every note he played.

Today, we pay homage to these secret lovers of music, those whose hearts beat in every note, every silence, every melody they have created. They are the eternal lovers of sound art, reminding us that music is the language of universal love, speaking directly to our hearts.