Gene Eugene
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Gene "Eugene" Andrusco (April 6, 1961–March 20, 2000) was a Canadian
born actor
, record producer
, engineer
, composer
and musician
. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the funk
/rock
band Adam Again
, a member of The Swirling Eddies
(credited as Prickly Disco) and as a founding member of the roots music
supergroup Lost Dogs
.
who appeared in such programs as Bewitched
(where he played young "Darrin Stephens"), The Screaming Woman (TV Movie), Gidget
Gets Married (TV Movie), Jake and the Fatman
, The Bold Ones
and Cannon
. Eugene was also a voice actor, lending his voice to several animated series, including Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
, The Barkleys
and The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
(1972–1974). (Ironically, he is quoted in the liner notes to the Terry Taylor
/Daniel Amos
/Swirling Eddies
compilation Miracle Faith Telethon as saying, "Sorry guys, I don't do voices.")
and become the owner of the Green Room
recording studios in Huntington Beach
, California
. Gene recorded and produced hundreds of albums at the Green Room
including albums by the Aunt Bettys, The Choir, Daniel Amos
, Michael Knott
, The Waiting
, Crystal Lewis
, Plankeye
, Starflyer 59
, and others.
In 1987, Eugene, Ojo Taylor
and another investor formed Brainstorm Artists International
(B.A.I.), which became an important label in the development of the West Coast alternative music scene. Though the record label
focused primarily on modern rock artists, B.A.I also released significant contributions from early rap and hip-hop artists like Dynamic Twins and Freedom of Soul. It was also at this time that Eugene discovered future Myrrh Records
artist Anointed and went on to produce their first few albums.
In 1990, Eugene joined the rock
band The Swirling Eddies
, where he was known as "Prickly Disco". The following year, Gene, along with Terry Scott Taylor
, Derri Daugherty
, and Michael Roe
, formed the alt-country supergroup, the Lost Dogs
. He also produced for soul/R&B pioneer Jon Gibson
on the album Love Education."
Gene Andrusco died in his sleep on March 20, 2000 in his studio. Friends said that Eugene hadn't been feeling well in recent weeks and complained of headaches the day before his death. Eugene divorced singer Riki Michele
in 1994, but the two remained close until the time of his death.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
born actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, 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...
, engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
/rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Adam Again
Adam Again
Adam Again was a rock band founded and led by vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals, Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox on drums, Greg Lawless on guitar...
, a member of The Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies are a band that began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, along with new drummer David Raven.-Career:For each Swirling Eddies release, band members adopted pseudonyms for the liner notes; "Camarillo Eddy" , "Berger Roy Al" , "Gene Pool" , "Arthur Fhardy" , "Spot"...
(credited as Prickly Disco) and as a founding member of the roots music
Traditional music
Traditional music is the term increasingly used for folk music that is not contemporary folk music. More on this is at the terminology section of the World music article...
supergroup Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
.
Acting
Andrusco was a child actorChild actor
The term child actor or child actress is generally applied to a child acting in motion pictures or television, but also to an adult who began his or her acting career as a child; to avoid confusion, the latter is also called a former child actor...
who appeared in such programs as Bewitched
Bewitched
Bewitched is an American situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and Dick Sargent , Agnes Moorehead, and David White. The show is about a witch who marries a mortal and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban...
(where he played young "Darrin Stephens"), The Screaming Woman (TV Movie), Gidget
Gidget
Gidget is a fictional character created by author Frederick Kohner in his 1957 novel, Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas. The novel follows the adventures of a teenage girl and her surfing friends on the beach at Malibu. The name Gidget is a portmanteau of "girl and midget"...
Gets Married (TV Movie), Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series...
, The Bold Ones
The Bold Ones
The Bold Ones is the umbrella title for several television series. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast on NBC from 1969 to 1973...
and Cannon
Cannon (TV series)
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976.The primary protagonist was the title character, Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad....
. Eugene was also a voice actor, lending his voice to several animated series, including Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home was an animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera that aired in first-run syndication in the United States from 1972 to 1974...
, The Barkleys
The Barkleys
The Barkleys is an animated television series that ran from 1972 to 1973 on NBC and was produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.-Story:The cartoon was inspired by CBS's hit sitcom All in the Family; it lasted only one season. The series featured a dog family consisting of Arnie, a bus driver and...
and The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan The voice of Mr...
(1972–1974). (Ironically, he is quoted in the liner notes to the Terry Taylor
Terry Scott Taylor
Terry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
/Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
/Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies are a band that began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, along with new drummer David Raven.-Career:For each Swirling Eddies release, band members adopted pseudonyms for the liner notes; "Camarillo Eddy" , "Berger Roy Al" , "Gene Pool" , "Arthur Fhardy" , "Spot"...
compilation Miracle Faith Telethon as saying, "Sorry guys, I don't do voices.")
Music
Many years later, Gene would form a funk/rock band called Adam AgainAdam Again
Adam Again was a rock band founded and led by vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals, Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox on drums, Greg Lawless on guitar...
and become the owner of the Green Room
The Green Room
The Green Room was a popular recording studio located in Huntington Beach, California. The Green Room was owned and operated by musician Gene Eugene and Anna Cardenas...
recording studios in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Gene recorded and produced hundreds of albums at the Green Room
The Green Room
The Green Room was a popular recording studio located in Huntington Beach, California. The Green Room was owned and operated by musician Gene Eugene and Anna Cardenas...
including albums by the Aunt Bettys, The Choir, Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
, Michael Knott
Michael Knott
Michael Knott is an American singer-songwriter and frontman for various bands, many of them Christian. He has released some 35 albums, including solo albums and with bands such as LSU and Cush....
, The Waiting
The Waiting (band)
The Waiting is a Christian alternative pop rock band, consisting of Brad Olsen , Todd Olsen , Clark Leake , and Brandon Thompson...
, Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis is an American contemporary Christian/Gospel vocalist, songwriter and author.-Early years:Lewis grew up singing in her father's church...
, Plankeye
Plankeye
Plankeye was a Christian alternative rock band and one of Tooth & Nail Records' greatest successes during the 1990s and early 2000s. Plankeye's style could be defined as melodic post-grunge combined with indie and alternative elements...
, Starflyer 59
Starflyer 59
Starflyer 59 is an alternative rock band from Riverside, California that was founded in 1993 by Jason Martin, brother of Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. While Jason Martin has written nearly all of Starflyer 59's songs, the band has included a number of different musicians over the years, including...
, and others.
In 1987, Eugene, Ojo Taylor
Ojo Taylor
Joey "Ojo" Taylor is a bassist, vocalist, and keyboardist best known for his work with the Christian rock band Undercover.Taylor co-owned the Brainstorm Artists Intl record label with songwriter and Adam Again frontman, Gene Eugene. He received his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles...
and another investor formed Brainstorm Artists International
Brainstorm Artists International
Brainstorm Artists International formerly Broken Records , was an artist-run record label founded in 1987 by Gene Eugene, Ojo Taylor, and Barry Hill. The label was distributed globally by Sony/Epic Music, among others, and closed in 1997 due to distribution issues.Located in Fullerton, California,...
(B.A.I.), which became an important label in the development of the West Coast alternative music scene. Though the record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
focused primarily on modern rock artists, B.A.I also released significant contributions from early rap and hip-hop artists like Dynamic Twins and Freedom of Soul. It was also at this time that Eugene discovered future Myrrh Records
Myrrh Records
Myrrh Records, also known as Myrrh Worship, is a Christian music record label. According to Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music, the label was instrumental in developing a popular following for Contemporary Christian music as the label that first published music by Barry McGuire, 2nd Chapter of...
artist Anointed and went on to produce their first few albums.
In 1990, Eugene joined the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band The Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies
The Swirling Eddies are a band that began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, along with new drummer David Raven.-Career:For each Swirling Eddies release, band members adopted pseudonyms for the liner notes; "Camarillo Eddy" , "Berger Roy Al" , "Gene Pool" , "Arthur Fhardy" , "Spot"...
, where he was known as "Prickly Disco". The following year, Gene, along with Terry Scott Taylor
Terry Scott Taylor
Terry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
, Derri Daugherty
Derri Daugherty
Derri Daugherty is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band The Choir....
, and Michael Roe
Michael Roe
Michael Roe is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.-Career:Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the rock band The 77s...
, formed the alt-country supergroup, the Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs
Lost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
. He also produced for soul/R&B pioneer Jon Gibson
Jon Gibson (Christian musician)
Jon Gibson , born in San Francisco, is a pioneering gospel/Christian Music singer and musician. He is one of the most influential artists and producers in Christian, Gospel and R&B music with 22 Top Five Hits, 20 Top Ten Hits, nine Number One songs and an Album of The Year to his credit.-Music...
on the album Love Education."
Gene Andrusco died in his sleep on March 20, 2000 in his studio. Friends said that Eugene hadn't been feeling well in recent weeks and complained of headaches the day before his death. Eugene divorced singer Riki Michele
Riki Michele
Adam Again chanteuse Riki Michele is a female Christian alternative music artist. She has also recorded four eclectic solo records....
in 1994, but the two remained close until the time of his death.
Various Production/Recording Credits
- Everything Is Now, The Holidays, 1988, Producer
- Outdoor ElvisOutdoor ElvisOutdoor Elvis is the title of the second album by rock band The Swirling Eddies, released in 1989 on Alarma Records.The title track found the Swirling Eddies in search of the elusive Elvis Presley who, according to the song, escaped the city by faking his own death and decided to make his home in...
, The Swirling EddiesThe Swirling EddiesThe Swirling Eddies are a band that began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, along with new drummer David Raven.-Career:For each Swirling Eddies release, band members adopted pseudonyms for the liner notes; "Camarillo Eddy" , "Berger Roy Al" , "Gene Pool" , "Arthur Fhardy" , "Spot"...
, 1989, Mixing, Engineer, Vocals, Guitars and Keyboards - World Theatre, World Theatre, 1989, Producer, Mixing
- Back From Euphoria, The Reign, 1989, Producer, Guitar, Mixing
- Live Bootleg '82Live Bootleg '82Live Bootleg '82 is the title of a 1990 live album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on Stunt Records.Recorded in St. Louis, Missouri by Bruce A. Brown, this officially released bootleg gives fans a glimpse into a typical D.A. concert in the early 1980s...
, Daniel AmosDaniel AmosDaniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
, 1990, Final Mix Engineer - WonderamaWonderama (album)-Track listing:All songs written by Randy Stonehill except as otherwise noted.# "Wonderama" – 6:20# "I Will Follow" – 3:00# "Barbie Nation" – 4:57...
, Randy StonehillRandy StonehillRandall Evan "Randy" Stonehill is an American singer-songwriter from Stockton, California, best known as one of the so-called "fathers of contemporary Christian music". His music is primarily folk rock in the style of James Taylor, but he has assayed other styles, with various albums focused on...
, 1991, Executive Producer - Human Condition, Human Condition, Image Records 1991, Producer++
- Grieve, Sincerely Paulhttp://www.slidemusicgroup.com(the band is now called SLIDE), 1991, Mixing
- KalhöunKalhöunKalhöun is an album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records in 1991. The album marked the return of the band after a number of years working on side projects like The Swirling Eddies....
, Daniel Amos, 1992, Engineer - MotorCycleMotorCycleMotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. The album was dedicated to the memory of songwriter Mark Heard.MotorCycle is a lush, pop rock album, which marked the return of longtime D.A...
, Daniel Amos, 1993, Piano & Engineer - Stories, Randy StonehillRandy StonehillRandall Evan "Randy" Stonehill is an American singer-songwriter from Stockton, California, best known as one of the so-called "fathers of contemporary Christian music". His music is primarily folk rock in the style of James Taylor, but he has assayed other styles, with various albums focused on...
, 1993, Recorded by Gene Eugene - Forum, UndercoverUndercover (band)Undercover is an American Christian punk band based in Southern California.-History:Formed in the early 1980s by Joey "Ojo" Taylor in southern California, Undercover brought a new sound to the Contemporary Christian Music scene that differed from the Christian rock and Christian metal bands of the...
, 1994, Engineer, Mixing, Executive Producer - Drowning with Land in SightDrowning with Land in SightDrowning With Land In Sight is the title of The 77s' seventh album, released in 1994 on the Myrrh Records label. The music, their heaviest up to that point, ranged from the opening note-for-note Led Zeppelin cover to the straightforward Rolling Stones homage "Cold Cold Night" to Roy...
, The 77sThe 77sThe 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon on bass, and Bruce Spencer on drums.-Scratch Band:...
, 1994, Executive Producer - BibleLandBibleLandBibleland is the title of a 1994 album by rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.Bibleland is a rough and gritty rock record with lots of noise and distortion recorded mostly live-in-the-studio....
, Daniel Amos, 1994, Piano, Mixing, Engineer, Executive Producer - EveEve (Over the Rhine album)Eve is Over the Rhine's third studio album, released in 1994, and the band's final release on I.R.S. Records.-Track listing:#Happy With Myself?#Within Without#Should#Conjectures Of A Guilty Bystander#Melancholy Room#Sleep Baby Jane#Daddy Untwisted...
, Over the Rhine, 1994, various recording and mixing - Zoom DaddyZoom DaddyZoom Daddy is the title of the third album by rock band The Swirling Eddies, released in 1994 on Alarma Records. It was released almost simultaneously with Terry Scott Taylor's other project the Daniel Amos album Bibleland....
, The Swirling Eddies, 1994, Mixing, Engineer, Guitar, Vocals and Keyboards - Tom Tom BluesTom Tom BluesTom Tom Blues is the title of The 77s' eighth album, released in 1995 on the Brainstorm Artists, Intl label.-Track listing:# "Rocks In Your Head"# "Honesty"# "You Still Love Me"# "Outskirts"# "Flowers In The Sand"# "Don't Leave Me Long"...
, The 77s, 1995, Executive Producer - Songs of the HeartSongs of the HeartSongs of the Heart is the title of a 1995 album by Christianrock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records.The album's concept is a musical journey down legendary Route 66 with the fictional couple Bud & Irma Akendorf. This concept was partially conceived after discovering an LP hanging on the wall...
, Daniel Amos, 1995, Keyboards, Mixing, Engineer, Executive Producer - Sacred CowsSacred CowsSacred Cows, subtitled "The Songs That Helped Us," is the title of an album featuring the rock band The Swirling Eddies, performing their own less-than-serious versions of popular CCM hits, released in 1996 on StarSong....
, The Swirling Eddies, 1996, Mixing, Engineer, Guitars, Vocals and Keyboards - Aunt Bettys, Aunt Bettys, 1996, Producer, Engineer
- Missile Toe, Pspazz, 1996, Producer, Engineer, Mixing
- AmericanaAmericana (Starflyer 59 album)Americana is the third full-length album by Starflyer 59. It was the last of the band's three consecutive albums featuring monochromatic covers...
, Starflyer 59Starflyer 59Starflyer 59 is an alternative rock band from Riverside, California that was founded in 1993 by Jason Martin, brother of Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. While Jason Martin has written nearly all of Starflyer 59's songs, the band has included a number of different musicians over the years, including...
, 1997, Producer, vibraphone, organ - The Fashion FocusThe Fashion FocusThe Fashion Focus was the fourth full-length album released by Starflyer 59. This release marked a significant change in the band's sound. Where previous albums had focused on loud guitars in the style of shoegazer bands such as My Bloody Valentine and Ride, The Fashion Focus had a softer sound,...
, Starflyer 59, 1998, Producer, keyboards, bass guitar - John WayneJohn Wayne (album)John Wayne is the title of the third solo album by Daniel Amos frontman, Terry Scott Taylor, released in 1998 on KMG Records.-Track listing:# "Writer's Block" # "Mr...
, Terry Scott TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
, 1998, Mixing, Keyboards - Simulcast, Kosmos ExpressKosmos ExpressKosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.-Biography:From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now, featuring the hit song “Beautiful”, co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast,...
, 1998, Producer - Attack of the Screamin' Rays, The Screamin' Rays, 1999, Keyboards
- Everybody Makes Mistakes, Starflyer 59, 1999, Producer, keyboards
- Cush, Cush, 2000
- When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel AmosWhen Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel AmosWhen Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos is an indie tribute album by a variety of artists that pays musical tribute to the band Daniel Amos and its chief songwriter Terry Scott Taylor. It was released in July 2000 by Ferris Wheel....
, Various Artists, 2000, Engineer - Imaginarium: Songs from the NeverhoodImaginarium: Songs from the NeverhoodImaginarium: Songs from the Neverhood is the title of a soundtrack CD released in 2004 on Stunt Records. The 2-disc collection includes 77 songs performed by Daniel Amos frontman Terry Scott Taylor for the Douglas TenNapel created video games The Neverhood, Skullmonkeys, and Boombots...
, Terry Scott TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
, 2002/2004, Recording and Mixing, Bass, Keyboards, WahWah, Percussion
Influence and Tributes
- In July 2000, several artists joined together with Eugene's old band Adam AgainAdam AgainAdam Again was a rock band founded and led by vocalist Gene Eugene, with Riki Michele on vocals, Paul Valadez on bass, Jon Knox on drums, Greg Lawless on guitar...
, to pay tribute to the artist at the Cornerstone FestivalCornerstone FestivalCornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
in Bushnell, IllinoisBushnell, IllinoisBushnell is a city in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,221 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bushnell is located at ....
. Performers including The Choir's Derri DaughertyDerri DaughertyDerri Daugherty is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band The Choir....
and Steve HindalongSteve HindalongSteve Hindalong is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band The Choir...
, The 77sThe 77sThe 77s are an American rock band consisting of Michael Roe on vocals/guitar, Mark Harmon on bass, and Bruce Spencer on drums.-Scratch Band:...
' Michael RoeMichael RoeMichael Roe is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer.-Career:Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the rock band The 77s...
, Mike Knott, Riki MicheleRiki MicheleAdam Again chanteuse Riki Michele is a female Christian alternative music artist. She has also recorded four eclectic solo records....
and others performed over two hours of Eugene's music. The show was recorded and released as a 2 CD set the following year.
- Also in 2000, The Choir recorded "Hey Gene," a song written about their friend, for their Flap Your WingsFlap Your Wings (Choir album)Flap Your Wings is the tenth studio album by Christian alternative rock band The Choir, released in 2000. It earned the band its first Grammy Award nomination in 2002.-Recording history:...
album.
- In 2001, Daniel AmosDaniel AmosDaniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
released their 2 CD album, Mr. Buechner's DreamMr. Buechner's DreamMr Buechner's Dream is the title of a 2001 double album by the rock band Daniel Amos.Although the album includes over 30 songs, the band did not set out to record a double album. "I think Chris Colbert thought we were a little crazy...
, which included a song written about Eugene entitled "Flash In Your Eyes."
- Also in 2001, Northern RecordsNorthern RecordsNorthern Records is an independent record label located in California. It was founded in 1999. It is currently being distributed in the United States and Canada by RED Distribution .-CD releases:-Digital releases:...
released a tribute album called A Live Tribute Recording For Gene Eugene, which featured artists like Starflyer 59Starflyer 59Starflyer 59 is an alternative rock band from Riverside, California that was founded in 1993 by Jason Martin, brother of Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. While Jason Martin has written nearly all of Starflyer 59's songs, the band has included a number of different musicians over the years, including...
, D.A.S., The Violet BurningThe Violet BurningThe Violet Burning is an independent rock and roll band based in Long Beach, USA. The band was formed in 1990 in Orange County, California by Michael J. Pritzl....
, UndercoverUndercover (band)Undercover is an American Christian punk band based in Southern California.-History:Formed in the early 1980s by Joey "Ojo" Taylor in southern California, Undercover brought a new sound to the Contemporary Christian Music scene that differed from the Christian rock and Christian metal bands of the...
, Michael KnottMichael KnottMichael Knott is an American singer-songwriter and frontman for various bands, many of them Christian. He has released some 35 albums, including solo albums and with bands such as LSU and Cush....
, Steve HindalongSteve HindalongSteve Hindalong is an American drummer, percussionist, songwriter and producer best known for his work with the alternative rock band The Choir...
, Altar BoysAltar BoysAltar Boys are a Christian punk rock band from California, formed in 1982. They are Mike Stand , Jeff Crandall , Steve Pannier , Mark Robertson , and Ric Alba.-Background:...
and The Prayer ChainThe Prayer ChainThe Prayer Chain was a 1990s Christian alternative rock band. The band has been called "the epitome of the Christian underground". The Prayer Chain was known for producing moody, angst-ridden music which was, in turn, the result of creative differences within the band and with their record...
.
- Additionally in 2001, Hip-Hop artist Peace 586Peace 586Peace 586 is a prolific hip-hop artist from the United States, whose career has spanned the period from the 1980s to the present. A beatmaker who also has rapped, he's made a mark with his signature, sample-based production style and down-to-earth lyrical content—best known for expressing his...
dedicated his album 586 to Gene Eugene, with the song "You Here", featuring Sup the Chemist, as a tribute. Peace 586 considered Mr. Eugene a great friend and mentor.
- In 2002, the rock band Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
recorded one of Eugene's songs, entitled "Dig", for their Furthermore - From The Studio: From The Stage album (included on their 2007 Sony 2CD-release The Essential Jars of Clay as well),
- Also, in 2002, singer-songwriter and session-musician Richard SwiftRichard Swift (musician)Richard Swift is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and short-film maker...
(Starflyer 59Starflyer 59Starflyer 59 is an alternative rock band from Riverside, California that was founded in 1993 by Jason Martin, brother of Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. While Jason Martin has written nearly all of Starflyer 59's songs, the band has included a number of different musicians over the years, including...
) recorded Eugene's song "Jimmy" for his 7" entitled Buildings in America. "Jimmy" was originally featured at Lost DogsLost DogsLost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
second album Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding Hood (album)Little Red Riding Hood is an album by American roots music band Lost Dogs. It was released on WAL Records in 1993.-Track listing:# "No Ship Coming In" # "Imagine That" # "You Satisfy"...
.
- "Jimmy" was also recorded by Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old LuPoor Old LuPoor Old Lu was a pioneering alternative Christian band based in the American Northwest. The band experimented with a variety of sounds and genres, particularly grunge, funk and psychedelic rock. The band consisted of Scott Hunter with the vocals, Jesse Sprinkle as the drummer for the band, Aaron...
) on his 2006 solo release The Corner of an Unlit World (Blind Record).
- In 2004, for the 20th anniversary of the Cornerstone FestivalCornerstone FestivalCornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
, a DVD was released entitled 20 Years and Counting, which includes a tribute to several artists that regularly performed at Cornerstone and had recently died, including Eugene, Mark HeardMark HeardJohn Mark Heard was a record producer, folk-rock singer, and songwriter originally from Macon, Georgia, USA....
, Vince Ebo and Rich MullinsRich MullinsRichard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
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- In 2005, Daniel AmosDaniel AmosDaniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
released their DVD documentary, The Making of Mr. Buechner's DreamThe Making of Mr. Buechner's DreamThe Making of Mr. Buechner's Dream is the title of a DVD released in 2005 by the American rock band Daniel Amos on Stunt Records.The 90 minute film was edited together from over nine hours of randomly filmed home movies and footage made while the band was recording their epic 32 song album, Mr...
. The video, shot mostly in Eugene's Green Room studio during the recording of the band's Mr. Buechner's Dream CD, includes a tribute to the late friend and engineer. Archive footage of Eugene in the studio is also shown.
- In 2007, Daniel Amos released a second documentary DVD chronicling the band's history entitled Instruction Through FilmInstruction Through FilmInstruction Through Film is the title of a DVD released in 2007 by the American rock band Daniel Amos on Stunt Records.The two hour film was edited together from a variety of home movies, interviews, television appearances, rehearsals, promotional films and other footage filmed between the early...
. At one point in the film, during the band's time with Brainstorm Artists InternationalBrainstorm Artists InternationalBrainstorm Artists International formerly Broken Records , was an artist-run record label founded in 1987 by Gene Eugene, Ojo Taylor, and Barry Hill. The label was distributed globally by Sony/Epic Music, among others, and closed in 1997 due to distribution issues.Located in Fullerton, California,...
, a short clip of Eugene mixing a Riki Michele song in at the Green Room is seen.