Jonathan Smeeton
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Jonathan Smeeton is a
lighting and production
designer who was active in the UK from the late 1960s, and then in the US from late 1970s up to his retirement in 2018.
Smeeton started out in the UK underground scene in the late 1960s. By 1971, he had become involved with Hawkwind, using the alias Liquid Len and the Lensmen (a reference to the Lensman space opera books), and remained with them for seven years developing his craft.[1]
He was
The Battle of Epping Forest" from Selling England by the Pound (1973), later going on to work for the band's singer Peter Gabriel
:
And his friend, Liquid Len by name,
Of wine, women and Wandsworth fame
He retired from the business in April 2018, his last official show being for Diana Ross and the
LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in June 2018.[2] In 2018, he received the Parnelli Visionary Award.[3]
List of acts he has worked for:
- 1970s: .
- 1980s: The Pet Shop Boys; Peter Gabriel; Amnesty International; Tears for Fears; George Michael; Paul Simon; Lou Reed; Miles Davis.
- 1990s: Stone Roses; Barry White (video); TLC [video]; Kylie Minogue; Toni Braxton [video]; Def Leppard; Dwight Yoakam; Billy Idol; Adam Sandler [HBO]; Peter Gabriel; Jane's Addiction; The Human League; Yes; Jim Brickman; Chris Isaak; Sammy Hagar; Bryan Ferry; Richie Sambora.
- 2000s: ELO [PBS Television Special]; Jim Brickman [PBS Television Special]; Great American Country Television; Joe Satriani– G3; Asia Sounds, Film and Television; Kids on Stage Summer Academy.
- 2010s:
See also
References
- ^ "A Chat with Jonathan Smeeton". Projection Lights and Staging News. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "THE NEWS, CURRENT AFFAIRS. Winter 2018-19 - Jonathan Smeeton". Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "2018 Parnelli Winners « Parnelli Awards". Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "MY RESUME - Jonathan Smeeton". Retrieved 23 May 2019.