Jeff Cameron
Encyclopedia
Jeff Cameron is an American singer-songwriter
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Cameron was raised in the suburban Los Angeles areas of Sherman Oaks and Studio City. Cameron was an only child who gravitated to music as a youngster in the early 1970s. He befriended Jim Podolor, nephew of the record producer Richard Podolor
(producer of Three Dog Night
and Steppenwolf
) and began as a gofer
at the Podolor family's local studio. After finishing school Cameron began writing songs, and plugging demo recordings
for several years, eventually securing several record contracts.
He has at different times worked with various members of Crazy Horse
, The Animals
, Hoyt Axton
, Steppenwolf
, Blues Image, Wang Chung
, Wilson Phillips
, The Tubes
Lucinda Williams
, Spinal Tap
, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rarebird.
and David Sutton
of Lucinda Williams
' group to record the new album Bargofaxis. Original producer Richie Podolor, now in his mid seventies, was not involved with the new album.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
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Cameron was raised in the suburban Los Angeles areas of Sherman Oaks and Studio City. Cameron was an only child who gravitated to music as a youngster in the early 1970s. He befriended Jim Podolor, nephew of the record producer Richard Podolor
Richard Podolor
Richard Podolor was a record producer.Richard Podolor, who is also known as Richie Podolor or Richard Allen, produced hits including "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night and "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. His early hits were as guitarist and co-writer on the drummer Sandy Nelson's records...
(producer of Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
and Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf (band)
Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The...
) and began as a gofer
Gofer
A gofer or go-fer is an employee who is often sent on errands. "Gofer" reflects the likelihood of instructions to go for coffee, dry cleaning, or stamps, or to make other straightforward or familiar procurements. The term gofer originated in North America...
at the Podolor family's local studio. After finishing school Cameron began writing songs, and plugging demo recordings
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
for several years, eventually securing several record contracts.
He has at different times worked with various members of Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse (band)
Crazy Horse is an American rock band best known for its association with Neil Young. It has been co-credited on a number of albums throughout Young's career and has released five albums of its own.-Early years:...
, The Animals
The Animals
The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade, and later relocated to London...
, Hoyt Axton
Hoyt Axton
Hoyt Wayne Axton was an American country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice. As he matured, some of his songwriting efforts became well...
, Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf (band)
Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The...
, Blues Image, Wang Chung
Wang Chung (band)
Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group.The group found their greatest success in America, with five Top 40 hits in the US, all charting between 1983 and 1987, including "Dance Hall Days" , "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and "Let's Go!" .-Pre-history: The Intellektuals and 57 Men :Jeremy...
, Wilson Phillips
Wilson Phillips
-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-Singles:-Other charted songs:-Awards and nominations:...
, The Tubes
The Tubes
The Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band, whose 1975 debut album included the hit single, "White Punks on Dope". During its first fifteen years or so, the band's live performances combined quasi-pornography with wild satires of media, consumerism, and politics...
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter. She recorded her first albums in 1978 and 1980 in a traditional country and blues style and received very little attention from radio, the media, or the public. In 1988, she released her self-titled album,...
, Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap (band)
Spinal Tap is a parody heavy metal band that first appeared on a failed 1979 ABC TV sketch comedy pilot called "The T.V. Show", starring Rob Reiner...
, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Rarebird.
Discography
- Be Somebody (album), Jeff Cameron & Michael Curtis, Purple Grape records, 1981
- Just For Tonight (album), Jeff Cameron, MCAMCA RecordsMCA 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...
/Curb records, 1988 - Welcome To The Perfect World (album), Jeff Cameron, Secret Turtle, 1989
- Out Of The Blue (album), Jeff Cameron, Slingshot records, 1991
- Wonderland Road (album), Jeff Cameron, Secret Turtle, 1993
- Bargofaxis (album,) Jeff Cameron, Secret Turtle, 2010
Recent work
After a long hiatus Cameron returned to the studio with original bandmates Gary Cambra of The TubesThe Tubes
The Tubes are a San Francisco-based rock band, whose 1975 debut album included the hit single, "White Punks on Dope". During its first fifteen years or so, the band's live performances combined quasi-pornography with wild satires of media, consumerism, and politics...
and David Sutton
Triumphant Quartet
The Triumphant Quartet is a United States Southern Gospel group that performed at the The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. They sang at the theater from 2003–2005, when it was known as The Louise Mandrell Theater...
of Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter. She recorded her first albums in 1978 and 1980 in a traditional country and blues style and received very little attention from radio, the media, or the public. In 1988, she released her self-titled album,...
' group to record the new album Bargofaxis. Original producer Richie Podolor, now in his mid seventies, was not involved with the new album.
Personal life
Cameron is twice divorced, with one grown son living in Los Angeles. He is the cousin of singer Antonia Bennett. Cameron is also a vegetarian spokesperson.External links
- http://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Cameron/e/B001LH7Z4A
- http://www.myspace.com/jeffcameronsingsagain
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7BEzukNOh0