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Paul Gordon | |
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 Paul Gordon | |
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| Born | October 19, 1963 Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2016(2016-02-18) (aged 52) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1990s–2016 |
| Formerly of | Natasha Bedingfield,Goo Goo Dolls,The B-52's,Danielle Brisebois,New Radicals,Prince,Jennifer Nettles,Lisa Marie Presley,Charles & Eddie,The Devlins,Eran DD,Jeffrey Gaines,John Gregory,Shari Hall,Nona Hendryx,Carly Hennessy,The Juliet Dagger,Jill Jones,Chaka Khan,Lila McCann,Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur,Trine Rein,Wild Orchid andDavid Yazbek |
Paul Christian Gordon (October 19, 1963 – February 18, 2016) was an American musician, composer, and producer. A keyboardist and guitarist, he was a member ofNew Radicals and the touring keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for theB-52's from 2007 until his death in 2016.[1]
Paul Christian Gordon was born on October 19, 1963, inEverett, Massachusetts, to Rev. Calvin Paul Gordon and Barbara (Landry) Gordon.[2] In 1966, the family relocated to Newport, Rhode Island, where Rev. Gordon pastored the Evangelical Friends Church.[2] Paul Gordon graduated fromRogers High School in 1981.[2]
Gordon worked withNatasha Bedingfield,Goo Goo Dolls,The B-52's,Danielle Brisebois,New Radicals,Prince,Jennifer Nettles,Lisa Marie Presley,Charles & Eddie,The Devlins, Eran DD,Jeffrey Gaines, John Gregory,Nona Hendryx,Carly Hennessy, The Juliet Dagger,Jill Jones,Chaka Khan,Lila McCann,Mandy Moore, Jenni Muldaur,Trine Rein,Wild Orchid andDavid Yazbek.[2][3]
Gordon also composed music for both television and film soundtracks. His clients includedThe Fox Network,ABC Family andSpike TV. Some of the compositions he wrote or co-wrote include the themes forDigimon,Transformers: Robots in Disguise,Power Rangers Wild Force, theGreat Pretenders andStripperella.[4]
Gordon was married to Jennifer (Lysak) Gordon. They had two sons.[2]
On February 18, 2016, Gordon died inNashville, Tennessee, at age 52, from complications of heart disease.[2][5]
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