Andy Kravitz

Andy Kravitz
Born (1966-06-24) June 24, 1966 (age 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Occupation(s)Drummer, engineer, producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Drums, multi-instrumentalist
Years active1986–present

Andy Kravitz is an American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning several.[1] He lives near Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Early life

Andy Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[3]

Career

In 1992, Kravitz played with Kris Kross on Totally Krossed Out,[4] and with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Rick Vito on his debut solo album, King of Hearts, on the songs "Desireé" and "Honey Love". In 1993, he produced Urge Overkill's fourth album, Saturation.[5] In 1995, Kravitz played with Joan Osborne on her debut album, Relish,[6] and co-produced Dishwalla's debut album, Pet Your Friends.[7] In 1996, he played with Cypress Hill on their EP, Unreleased and Revamped.[8] In 1998, Kravitz played with Imogen Heap on her debut album, iMegaphone.[9] In 1999, he co-produced Simon Townshend's album, Animal Soup.[10]

In 2000, Kravitz co-produced Juliana Hatfield's fourth album, Beautiful Creature.[11] In 2010, he played with a local free jazz group formed by Warren Cuccurullo called Theoretical 5 in Mar Vista, Los Angeles with Frank Zappa alumni Arthur Barrow (bass), Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocals), and Larry Klimas (saxophone).[12] In 2011, Kravitz collaborated with Michael Tearson and Tom Hampton on Tearson's debut album, Stuff That Works.[13]

New White Trash

New White Trash was a downtempo acoustic rock band formed by Kravitz and Michael Ruppert,[14] singer Kristen Vigard, and guitarist Doug Lewis.[15] The band released two albums, Doublewide (2011)[16] and Age of Authority (2013).[17][18] Following Ruppert's suicide in 2014, the band announced its intention to release a tribute album.[18] Beyond the Rubicon was released on December 11, 2014.[19]

Charts and awards

  • The Wailing Souls (1992), All Over the World, Andy Kravitz (percussion), reached #7 on Billboard's Top World Music Albums and #40 on Top Heatseekers.[20]
  • Billy Joel (1993), River of Dreams, Andy Kravitz (percussion), peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200[21] and was nominated for Album of the Year.[22]
  • Urge Overkill (1993), Saturation, Andy Kravitz (editing, producer), reached #2 on Top Heatseekers and #146 on the Billboard 200.[23]
  • Shawn Colvin (1994), Cover Girl, Andy Kravitz (drums), reached #48 on the Billboard 200[24] and was nominated for Best Contemporary Folk Album.[25]
  • Joan Osborne (1995), Relish, Andy Kravitz (drums, percussion), reached #1 on Top Heatseekers and #9 on the Billboard 200[26] and was nominated for Album of the Year.[27]

Selected discography

Drums and percussion
Producer
Writer
  • Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.
Videos
  • New White Trash (2011). Realize the Lie. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-02.
  • New White Trash (2012). Hello Life. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-03.

Notes

  1. ^ Brennen-Bethel 2010.
  2. ^ Foster 2014.
  3. ^ Kravitz 2008.
  4. ^ Kris Kross 1992.
  5. ^ Urge Overkill 1993.
  6. ^ Joan Osborne 1995.
  7. ^ Dishwalla 1995.
  8. ^ Cypress Hill 1996.
  9. ^ Imogen Heap 1998.
  10. ^ Simon Townshend 1999.
  11. ^ Juliana Hatfield 2000.
  12. ^ Zuppardo 2010.
  13. ^ Six 2011.
  14. ^ Ruppert 2012.
  15. ^ Blake 2010.
  16. ^ New White Trash 2011.
  17. ^ New White Trash 2013.
  18. ^ a b Lewis 2014.
  19. ^ New White Trash 2014.
  20. ^ All Over the World at AllMusic.
  21. ^ River of Dreams at AllMusic.
  22. ^ Hochman 1994.
  23. ^ Saturation at AllMusic.
  24. ^ Cover Girl at AllMusic.
  25. ^ Associated Press 1995.
  26. ^ Relish at AllMusic.
  27. ^ Crowe 1996.

References