Dito Godwin
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Dito Godwin is an American
multi-platinum award winning Record Producer
, Executive and Musician, best known for his production works with Motley Crue
, Peter Criss
and Ace Frehley
of Kiss
, Great White
, and more recently No Doubt
, Kevin Carlberg
, and Kristy Lee Cook
of American Idol
.
Godwin started his career in New York as a musician touring with names like Black Sabbath
before turning to the administrative and production roles he has worked in for over 25 years in the industry. He has also taught at UCLA, University of Sound Arts, LACC, Southern Oregon University
,
and guest spoken at NXNW, SXSW, LAMP and many other music conventions nationwide.
In 2003 Godwin consulted with Tony Brown
(then President of MCA Records
) choosing material for Wynonna Judd
's upcoming CD and represented Susan Gibson
, writer of The Dixie Chicks
smash hit "Wide Open Spaces".
Dito Godwin was nominated for a directorial award in 2005 for a live music video, "Formula", from the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, CA and is heavily referenced in the 2008 book "Gwen Stefani
And No Doubt - A Simple Kind Of Life" written by Jeff Apter.
Having worked and produced with most of the Major record labels, Godwin was also the Director A&R and General Manager of TNT Records in the 1990s and in 2008 he founded EFM Records
and is working with several established Artists to release in 2009 on the EFM Record label.
Other 2009 projects include producing a celebrity filled CD with recording Artist and founder of the "Stand Up to Cancer" organization Kevin Carlberg
, in which all proceeds will be contributed to fighting cancer. Godwin also produced Carlberg's solo CD in early 2008.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
multi-platinum award winning Record Producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Executive and Musician, best known for his production works with Motley Crue
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
, Peter Criss
Peter Criss
George Peter John Criscuola , better known as Peter Criss, is an American drummer and singer, best known as the original drummer for the rock band Kiss...
and Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics...
of Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, Great White
Great White
Great White is an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band gained popularity during the 1980s and early 1990s. The band released several albums in the late 1980s and gained airplay on MTV with music videos for songs like "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"...
, and more recently No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, Kevin Carlberg
Kevin Carlberg
*2002: Pseudopod , Pseudopod, Interscope*2006: Steps For Living, I'm Too Young for This , Benifet CD*2007: The Man Just Like Me, Kevin Carlberg, Unknown*2008: Kevin Carlberg, Kevin Carlberg, Independent Release-External links:*...
, and Kristy Lee Cook
Kristy Lee Cook
Kristy Lee Cook is an American country singer who was born in Seattle, Washington and was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2005 Cook released her debut album called Devoted. In June 2008, Cook signed to 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville. She released her...
of American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
.
Godwin started his career in New York as a musician touring with names like Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
before turning to the administrative and production roles he has worked in for over 25 years in the industry. He has also taught at UCLA, University of Sound Arts, LACC, Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University
is a public liberal arts college located in Ashland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1926, it was formerly known as Southern Oregon College and Southern Oregon State College . SOU offers criminology, natural sciences, including environmental science, Shakespearean studies and theatre arts programs...
,
and guest spoken at NXNW, SXSW, LAMP and many other music conventions nationwide.
In 2003 Godwin consulted with Tony Brown
Tony Brown (record producer)
Tony Brown is an American country music record producer.He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.Brown played piano for Elvis Presley. He toured with the TCB Band for much of Presley's final two years and was a part of the 1976 "Jungle Room" recording sessions at Graceland...
(then President of MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
) choosing material for Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
's upcoming CD and represented Susan Gibson
Susan Gibson
Susan Gibson is a Wimberley, TX based singer-sonwriter who has released four solo albums and tours the nation. Gibson was the lead singer for the alternative country band, The Groobees, and is the writer of the Dixie Chicks hit Wide Open Spaces....
, writer of The Dixie Chicks
Dixie Chicks
The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
smash hit "Wide Open Spaces".
Dito Godwin was nominated for a directorial award in 2005 for a live music video, "Formula", from the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, CA and is heavily referenced in the 2008 book "Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renée Stefani is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded her first solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. in 2004. The album was inspired by music of the 1980s, and was a success with sales of over...
And No Doubt - A Simple Kind Of Life" written by Jeff Apter.
Having worked and produced with most of the Major record labels, Godwin was also the Director A&R and General Manager of TNT Records in the 1990s and in 2008 he founded EFM Records
EFM Records
EFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by...
and is working with several established Artists to release in 2009 on the EFM Record label.
Other 2009 projects include producing a celebrity filled CD with recording Artist and founder of the "Stand Up to Cancer" organization Kevin Carlberg
Kevin Carlberg
*2002: Pseudopod , Pseudopod, Interscope*2006: Steps For Living, I'm Too Young for This , Benifet CD*2007: The Man Just Like Me, Kevin Carlberg, Unknown*2008: Kevin Carlberg, Kevin Carlberg, Independent Release-External links:*...
, in which all proceeds will be contributed to fighting cancer. Godwin also produced Carlberg's solo CD in early 2008.
Discography
- 1982: Motley CrueMötley CrüeMötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
, Too Fast For LoveToo Fast for LoveToo Fast For Love is the debut record of American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe; 900 copies were released in November 1981 on the band's Leathür Records label. Elektra Records signed the band the following year, at which point the album was remixed and partially re-recorded...
, Promotion - 1990: Wildside, Heavy Metal Thunder, HBO
- 1990: Wildside,“KID”, Tapestry Film.
- 1990: St Elmos Fire, Warning from the Sky, C.B.S. France
- 1991: Tony NewtonTony NewtonAntony Harold "Tony" Newton, Baron Newton of Braintree, PC, OBE , is a British Conservative politician and former Cabinet member...
, Newtons Law, Interscope - 1992: No DoubtNo DoubtNo Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, No DoubtNo DoubtNo Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, Interscope - 1994: Christine Lunde, Butterflies Are Free, Capitol RecordsCapitol RecordsCapitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
- 1995: Wildside, Wildside, Capitol/T.N.T.
- 1995: Ace FrehleyAce FrehleyPaul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics...
(KissKISS (band)Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
), Cat 1, T.N.T. - 1995: Peter CrissPeter CrissGeorge Peter John Criscuola , better known as Peter Criss, is an American drummer and singer, best known as the original drummer for the rock band Kiss...
(Kiss), Cat 1 (album)Cat 1 (album)Cat #1 is the fourth album released by former Kiss drummer Peter Criss, and first under the band name Criss.-Track listing:#"Bad Attitude" – 4:33#"Walk the Line" – 3:47...
, T.N.T. Rec. - 1996: Great WhiteGreat WhiteGreat White is an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band gained popularity during the 1980s and early 1990s. The band released several albums in the late 1980s and gained airplay on MTV with music videos for songs like "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"...
, Let It Rock, JVC - 1996: Tim Bogart, Soul of Bass, RCARCARCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
- 1996: Jack RussellJack RussellJack Russell is the name of:* Jack Russell , a fictional Marvel Comics character* Jack Russell Terrier, a type of dog- People :* Jack "Russer" Russell , traveler* Jack Russell , American baseball player...
, Shelter Me, R.C.A. Japan - 1997: Jani LaneJani LaneJani Lane , born John Kennedy Oswald, later changed to John Patrick Oswald, was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyricist and main songwriter for the hard rock band Warrant....
(WarrantWarrant (American band)Warrant is an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California, that experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and one of its...
), Jabberwocky, C.M.C. - 2002: Leif GarrettLeif GarrettLeif Garrett is an American singer and actor. He became famous in the late 1970s as a teen idol, but received much publicity in later life for his drug abuse and legal troubles.-Early life:...
, F8, Indie Release - 2003: No DoubtNo DoubtNo Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, Singles (tk.15), Interscope - 2004: Butterfly, I Can’t Make You Love Me, A&MA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
- 2004: Charley PrideCharley PrideCharley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
, Charley PrideCharley PrideCharley Frank Pride is an American country music singer. His smooth baritone voice was featured on thirty-nine number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His greatest success came in the early- to mid-1970s, when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis...
, RCARCARCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor... - 2006: Eric MartsolfEric MartsolfEric Martsolf is an American television actor and singer best known for his role as Ethan Winthrop in the NBC soap opera Passions from 2002 to 2008. He is currently playing the role of Brady Black on NBC's Days of our Lives....
, Eric MartsolfEric MartsolfEric Martsolf is an American television actor and singer best known for his role as Ethan Winthrop in the NBC soap opera Passions from 2002 to 2008. He is currently playing the role of Brady Black on NBC's Days of our Lives....
, Star of “Passions” (NBCNBCThe National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
) - 2008: Sick at He\art, Brutality Step 1, My Name Is BruceMy Name is BruceMy Name Is Bruce is a 2007 American comedy horror film, directed, co-produced by and starring B movie cult actor Bruce Campbell. The film was written by Mark Verheiden...
(Campbell) film - 2008: Kristy Lee CookKristy Lee CookKristy Lee Cook is an American country singer who was born in Seattle, Washington and was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2005 Cook released her debut album called Devoted. In June 2008, Cook signed to 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville. She released her...
, Kristy Lee CookKristy Lee CookKristy Lee Cook is an American country singer who was born in Seattle, Washington and was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2005 Cook released her debut album called Devoted. In June 2008, Cook signed to 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville. She released her...
, American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment... - 2009: Kevin CarlbergKevin Carlberg*2002: Pseudopod , Pseudopod, Interscope*2006: Steps For Living, I'm Too Young for This , Benifet CD*2007: The Man Just Like Me, Kevin Carlberg, Unknown*2008: Kevin Carlberg, Kevin Carlberg, Independent Release-External links:*...
, It's for the Better (Single), EFM RecordsEFM RecordsEFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by... - 2009: The Stick PeopleThe Stick PeopleThe Stick People is an American alternative rock/punk rock band formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of alternative rock, punk rock, metal, and other musical styles....
, Trust (Single), EFM RecordsEFM RecordsEFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by... - 2010: The Stick PeopleThe Stick PeopleThe Stick People is an American alternative rock/punk rock band formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of alternative rock, punk rock, metal, and other musical styles....
, Think About That (Single), EFM RecordsEFM RecordsEFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by... - 2010: Hear Kitty Kitty, Moody (Single), EFM RecordsEFM RecordsEFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by...
- 2010: No DoubtNo DoubtNo Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, The Singles, USA, Interscope - 2011: The Stick PeopleThe Stick PeopleThe Stick People is an American alternative rock/punk rock band formed in 2008 in Hollywood, CA, which plays a fusion of alternative rock, punk rock, metal, and other musical styles....
, Madness, EFM RecordsEFM RecordsEFM Records is an American independent record label and corporation founded in 2008 by music producer Dito Godwin. Designed as an Artist friendly label, EFM's primary focus is on existing notable artists who prefer to have more control over their art as well as development projects hand picked by...
/Bungalo RecordsBungalo RecordsBungalo Records is an American independent record label established in 2000 and distributed through Universal Music Group Distribution. -Current Artists:*Nikki Bates*Bam Rogers *Big Gov*Boondock*Agnes Chan...
/Universal Music GroupUniversal Music GroupUniversal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...