Felix Pappalardi | |
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![]() Pappalardi playing a Mellotron in the '70s | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Felix Albert Pappalardi Jr. |
Born | New York City, U.S. | December 30, 1939
Died | April 17, 1983 New York City, U.S. | (aged 43)
Genres | Rock, blues rock, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Music producer, songwriter, musician |
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Years active | 1964-1983 |
Formerly of | Mountain, Creation |
Felix Albert Pappalardi Jr. (December 30, 1939 – April 17, 1983)[1] was an American music producer, songwriter, vocalist, and bassist. He is best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the band Mountain, whose song "Mississippi Queen" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a classic rock radio staple. Originating in the eclectic music scene in New York's Greenwich Village, he became closely attached to the British power trio Cream, writing, arranging, and producing for their second album Disraeli Gears. As a producer for Atlantic Records, he worked on several projects with guitarist Leslie West; in 1969 their partnership evolved into the band Mountain. The band lasted less than five years, but their work influenced the first generation of heavy metal and hard rock music. Pappalardi continued to work as a producer, session musician, and songwriter until he was shot and killed by his wife Gail Collins in 1983.
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