Robert Berry
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Robert Berry is an American
guitarist
, vocalist and producer
, best known for his work with Hush, 3
, Ambrosia
, Alliance
& Los Tres Gusanos.
and Carl Palmer
(of Emerson, Lake & Palmer fame) and formed the band 3
. Their only album, To the Power of Three
, drew much criticism for its radio-friendly and polished 80's sound, considering the progressive pedigree of both Emerson and Palmer. 3 disbanded in 1989 after a small tour supporting To the Power of Three. The first single released from the album, Talkin' Bout, penned by Berry, reached #9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
chart.
Since the dissolution of 3, Berry has participated in several projects, including Tales from Yesterday, a tribute album
to Yes
. He was also involved in an abortive follow-up to GTR
in which he replaced Steve Hackett
. Material from this project and an unreleased second 3 album appeared on Berry's solo album Pilgrimage to a Point. Berry's current band Alliance
is composed of Gary Pihl
from the band Boston
on guitar, David Lauser
from the Sammy Hagar
Band on drums and Alan Fitzgerald from Night Ranger
on keyboards. Berry also has contributed songs to a number of film soundtracks, including the Anthony Michael Hall
film Out of Bounds. In 1999, Berry produced and performed on The Wheel of Time, an album billed as a soundtrack to the Robert Jordan
fantasy series The Wheel of Time
.
Berry organizes dozens of sessions and tribute albums to bands such as Rush
, Pink Floyd
, Genesis
, and Jethro Tull
. Berry's contributions to those albums are always fresh takes while still paying homage to the genius of the original artists.
Robert's tutelage has helped craft the careers of many of today's music industry professionals, most notably Producer/Songwriter Jason Brawner.
United States
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guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, vocalist and 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...
, best known for his work with Hush, 3
3 (1980s band)
3 were a short-lived progressive rock band formed by former Emerson, Lake & Palmer members Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer and American multi-instrumentalist Robert Berry in 1988....
, Ambrosia
Ambrosia (band)
Ambrosia is an American rock band formed in southern California in 1970. Ambrosia had five Top Forty hit singles between 1975 and 1980.-Formation and inspiration:...
, Alliance
Alliance (band)
Alliance is an American Rock band formed in 1991 by Robert Berry, Alan Fitzgerald, David Lauser, and Gary Pihl. They have released four albums: Alliance , Missing Piece , Destination Known and Road To Heaven .-Discography:...
& Los Tres Gusanos.
History
Berry's name came into the spotlight in 1988, when he teamed with Keith EmersonKeith Emerson
Keith Noel Emerson is an English keyboard player and composer. Formerly a member of the Keith Emerson Trio, John Brown's Bodies, The T-Bones, V.I.P.s, P.P. Arnold's backing band, and The Nice , he was a founder of Emerson, Lake & Palmer , one of the early supergroups, in 1970...
and Carl Palmer
Carl Palmer
Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer is an English drummer and percussionist. He is credited as one of the most respected rock drummers to emerge from the 1960s...
(of Emerson, Lake & Palmer fame) and formed the band 3
3 (1980s band)
3 were a short-lived progressive rock band formed by former Emerson, Lake & Palmer members Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer and American multi-instrumentalist Robert Berry in 1988....
. Their only album, To the Power of Three
To the Power of Three
-Personnel:*Keith Emerson - keyboards, mixing*Robert Berry - lead & backing vocals, guitars, bass, producer*Carl Palmer - drums, percussion, producer-Additional personnel:*Susie O'List - backing vocals*Lana Williams - backing vocals...
, drew much criticism for its radio-friendly and polished 80's sound, considering the progressive pedigree of both Emerson and Palmer. 3 disbanded in 1989 after a small tour supporting To the Power of Three. The first single released from the album, Talkin' Bout, penned by Berry, reached #9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks
Mainstream Rock Tracks
Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue...
chart.
Since the dissolution of 3, Berry has participated in several projects, including Tales from Yesterday, a tribute album
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
to Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
. He was also involved in an abortive follow-up to GTR
GTR (band)
GTR were a rock band founded in 1985 by former Yes and Asia guitarist Steve Howe and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. In comparison to the two leaders' earlier work within progressive rock, GTR's work followed more of an Adult Oriented Rock format. The band was short-lived, lasting for two...
in which he replaced Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Stephen Richard Hackett is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. He gained prominence as a member of the British progressive rock group Genesis, which he joined in 1970 and left in 1977 to pursue a solo career...
. Material from this project and an unreleased second 3 album appeared on Berry's solo album Pilgrimage to a Point. Berry's current band Alliance
Alliance (band)
Alliance is an American Rock band formed in 1991 by Robert Berry, Alan Fitzgerald, David Lauser, and Gary Pihl. They have released four albums: Alliance , Missing Piece , Destination Known and Road To Heaven .-Discography:...
is composed of Gary Pihl
Gary Pihl
Gary Pihl is a guitarist most famous for playing for Sammy Hagar and the band Boston.At his home recording studio, Pihl worked with the founding members of a band that would eventually be called "Night Ranger." They recorded demos for their first and second albums at his home studio...
from the band Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
on guitar, David Lauser
David Lauser
David Lauser is a drummer who is most famous for playing with Sammy Hagar.Sammy Hagar and David Lauser played together in a band called Justice Brothers before Sammy Hagar joined Montrose....
from the Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
Band on drums and Alan Fitzgerald from Night Ranger
Night Ranger
Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco that gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide...
on keyboards. Berry also has contributed songs to a number of film soundtracks, including the Anthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
Michael Anthony Hall , known professionally as Anthony Michael Hall, is an American actor, film producer and director who starred in several teen-oriented films of the 1980s. Hall began his career in commercials and on stage as a child, and made his screen debut in 1980...
film Out of Bounds. In 1999, Berry produced and performed on The Wheel of Time, an album billed as a soundtrack to the Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney, Jr. , under which he was best known as the author of the bestselling The Wheel of Time fantasy series. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Reagan O'Neal and Jackson O'Reilly.-Biography:Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina...
fantasy series The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. Originally planned as a six-book series, the length was increased by increments; at the time of Rigney's death, he expected it to be 12, but it will actually...
.
Berry organizes dozens of sessions and tribute albums to bands such as Rush
Rush (band)
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart...
, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
, Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
, and Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull (band)
Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967. Their music is characterised by the vocals, acoustic guitar, and flute playing of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its founding, and the guitar work of Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969.Initially playing blues rock with...
. Berry's contributions to those albums are always fresh takes while still paying homage to the genius of the original artists.
Robert's tutelage has helped craft the careers of many of today's music industry professionals, most notably Producer/Songwriter Jason Brawner.
Discography
-
- Back to Back (1985)
- Pilgrimage to a Point (1992)
- In These Eyes (1994)
- Takin' it Back (1995)
- A Soundtrack for the Wheel of TimeA soundtrack for the Wheel of TimeA Soundtrack for the Wheel of Time is a music album inspired by Robert Jordan's bestselling fantasy book series The Wheel of Time. It was performed, produced, and written by Robert Berry and released in 2001.-Track listing:...
(1999) - The Dividing Line (2008)
with Alliance
- Alliance (1993)
- Missing Piece (1999)
- Destination Known (2007)
- Road to Heaven (2008)