Jennifer York
Jennifer Jean York (born August 30, 1962) is an American
Early life
Jennifer York was born in Covina, California and raised in nearby Hemet. She started playing the piano at the age of five, but switched to playing bass guitar in seventh grade because the instrument reminded her of one that she had seen Paul McCartney play. York graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications.[1][2]
Career
Journalism
York worked as a talent coordinator for Pierre Cossette Productions, contributing to events such as the Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards. After graduating from UCLA in 1984, York went to New York City to work as an assistant producer for Joel Siegel at Good Morning America.[3] She was eventually promoted to the Field and Series unit.[1][2] Three years later, she took a job as the promotions director of a Christian radio station in Hackensack, New Jersey.[1] The music playing there inspired her to begin looking at bass-playing as a viable career.[3]
In 1987, after returning to
Music
York is an accomplished
York has been featured on shows such as Larry King Live, Entertainment Tonight, and Leeza, and appeared in films such as Bandits and Hollywood Homicide.[2] During the Mercyhurst College Talent Show scene of Tom Hanks' 1996 movie That Thing You Do!, York can be seen as the acoustic bass player for the girl group that is performing in the contest.
Personal life
York married Nils Johnson—a bassist who played with Ray Charles—in 1993.[1] They lived in Studio City.[17]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Kohlhaase, Bill (August 2, 1994) "Jennifer York's High-flying Days, Bass-playing Nights", Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Jennifer York". Archived from the original on February 26, 2014.
- ^ ProQuest 282277962Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 27, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Lycan, Gary (February 10, 1995) "Reporter Finds the High Life Amid Helicopters and Music", The Orange County Register p.68. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c Roderick, Kevin (August 7, 2012) "Jennifer York Back On the Air, But On the Ground", LA Observed. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Lycan, Gary (October 16, 2005) "Remembering a Pioneer Broadcaster", The Orange County Register A&E p.15. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Lycan, Gary (August 23, 2007) "On the Radio: Jennifer York is Leaving 'The Fish'", The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 29, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Lycan, Gary (September 9, 2012) "Mark Thompson Makes a Pitch For His Successors", The Orange County Register A&E p.5. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ Lycan, Gary (August 12, 2012) "Ashley Paige Ousted From Go Country 105 Morning Show", The Orange County Register A&E p.4. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- Victorville Daily Press. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ (October 4, 1996) "News Personalities Help Home Show Celebrate 20th Anniversary", The Orange County Register p.33. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ (July 2, 1994) "Home, Flower, Garden Show to Open In Fullerton", The Orange County Register. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ (June 18, 1998) "Classic Car Show Scheduled June 20 on South Lake Avenue", San Marino Tribune p.A6. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ (May 4, 1995) "Unique Air Show at Fullerton Airport to Feature Celebrity Pilots, Machines", San Marino Tribune p.A2. Retrieved March 1, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ "Jennifer York". jenniferyork.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014.
- ^ ProQuest 248891782 The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved February 28, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ ProQuest 293090639Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2024. (subscription required)