George S. Clinton

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Not to be confused with George Clinton (funk musician).
George Stanley Clinton
Birth nameGeorge Stanley Clinton, Jr.
Born (1947-06-17) June 17, 1947 (age 76)
Film composer, songwriter, session musician
Years active1980–present

George Stanley Clinton, Jr. (born June 17, 1947) is an American composer, songwriter, arranger, and session musician.

Biography

Clinton was born in

MCA, Elektra Records, ABC, and Arista Records
.

The George Clinton Band attracted the attention of a movie producer, giving Clinton the opportunity to score his first film,

Cheech and Chong's The Corsican Brothers
.

Clinton's most recognizable scores include

BMI Film Music Awards. He was honored with the Richard Kirk Award at the 2007 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music.[1]

Clinton has also written several concert works and three musicals. He serves as an adviser at the Sundance Institute and used to be the Chair of the Film Scoring Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Discography

Main article: George S. Clinton discography

Awards

References

  1. ^ "George S. Clinton Receives Top BMI Film/TV Honor". bmi.com. 17 May 2007. Retrieved 2010-10-21.

External links

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