Eddie Baker
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Eddie Baker started his musical career in Indianapolis Indiana during his early years, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona
in 1971.
, Jack Alves, Ross Boyle, Hank Cookenboo, and Wonderful Russ Shaw.
Eddie served as TV campaign manager for Wonderful Russ, a local Phoenix personality, which he shared with Bob Bell
, of The Razz Revue and True West Magazine
, during Russ' write-in run for Governor for the state of Arizona in 1974 and was covered in the "Razz Revue", a publication local to the area in Volume 2, Issue 1. Eddie arranged several interviews on broadcast television stations in the Phoenix area for Russ, during his campaign for Governor. Baker also produced several commercials for TV and Radio (KDKB
) during his association with Russ. Stanley Brown, who was a close friend during this time, mixed stage sound at the Celebrity Theater and is reported to have worked with him on some recording projects.
" as an uncredited actor, and has acted in other various commercials as well as contributing as cinematographer and editor for "The Naked Truth
", a local cable show.
His more recent musical projects include Paradox, the band, with two releases on indie labels; "Time" and "Limited Edition". He has also helped local musicians gain coverage with Barbwires, his streaming video web site. He was a founding member of "Radiostorm", another music streaming web site. Baker cites "Taj Mahal
" as a strong musical influence, during his early teens, and was delighted sitting with Taj backstage in San Diego after a concert, sharing a bottle of wine and talking music after moving to Phoenix in the early 70's from Indianapolis. Baker's father also influenced the young musician by providing him with promo records from an Indianapolis radio station, with guitarists such as Peter Green
and his father's friend Wes Montgomery.
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
in 1971.
Early years
His early projects include several bands from the Tempe and Scottsdale areas. One performance in Tempe, Arizona featured a traveling blues guitarist from Texas, who was on his way to LA in his camper/truck. The event occurred on the streets of Tempe while the Van Buren bridge into Phoenix was closed for the event. An estimated 15,000 people were in attendance throughout the day long event. Steve, Ross, Eddie, and an unnamed drummer performed several blues songs on the main stage during the Tempe festival to a very receptive crowd. His other works involved Hans OlsenHans Olsen
Hans Olsen can refer to:* Hans Olsen , Danish Olympic cyclist who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics* Hans Olsen , Danish Olympic fencer, who also competed at the 1912 Games...
, Jack Alves, Ross Boyle, Hank Cookenboo, and Wonderful Russ Shaw.
Eddie served as TV campaign manager for Wonderful Russ, a local Phoenix personality, which he shared with Bob Bell
Bob Bell
Bob or Bobby Bell may refer to:*Bob Bell , former team principal and technical director of the Renault Formula One team and current Mercedes GP technical director....
, of The Razz Revue and True West Magazine
True West Magazine
True West Magazine is an American magazine that contains glossy articles and covers; reporting about events that happened in the "Old West" era.-History:True West began publication in 1953...
, during Russ' write-in run for Governor for the state of Arizona in 1974 and was covered in the "Razz Revue", a publication local to the area in Volume 2, Issue 1. Eddie arranged several interviews on broadcast television stations in the Phoenix area for Russ, during his campaign for Governor. Baker also produced several commercials for TV and Radio (KDKB
KDKB
KDKB is a commercial Rock music formatted radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is owned by Sandusky Radio and licensed to Mesa Radio, Inc...
) during his association with Russ. Stanley Brown, who was a close friend during this time, mixed stage sound at the Celebrity Theater and is reported to have worked with him on some recording projects.
Following Years
Baker later moved to Newport Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts. in the years that followed. He worked on the set of "School TiesSchool Ties
School Ties is a 1992 film directed by Robert Mandel starring Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Chris O'Donnell, Cole Hauser, Randall Batinkoff, and Anthony Rapp....
" as an uncredited actor, and has acted in other various commercials as well as contributing as cinematographer and editor for "The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth
-Literature:* The Naked Truth , a fictional memoir by Leslie Nielsen* The Naked Truth , a commentary on film ratings-Film:* The Naked Truth , a 1914 silent Italian film* The Naked Truth...
", a local cable show.
His more recent musical projects include Paradox, the band, with two releases on indie labels; "Time" and "Limited Edition". He has also helped local musicians gain coverage with Barbwires, his streaming video web site. He was a founding member of "Radiostorm", another music streaming web site. Baker cites "Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (musician)
Henry Saint Clair Fredericks , who uses the stage name Taj Mahal, is an American Grammy Award winning blues musician. He incorporates elements of world music into his music...
" as a strong musical influence, during his early teens, and was delighted sitting with Taj backstage in San Diego after a concert, sharing a bottle of wine and talking music after moving to Phoenix in the early 70's from Indianapolis. Baker's father also influenced the young musician by providing him with promo records from an Indianapolis radio station, with guitarists such as Peter Green
Peter Green (musician)
Peter Green is a British blues-rock guitarist and the founder of the band Fleetwood Mac...
and his father's friend Wes Montgomery.