SoundClick artist: Glenn Palmer Howard - Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.ccccI enjoy composing songs that communicate on several level

Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer.

I enjoy composing songs that communicate on several levels of the universal language we all speak. My goal is to reach as many listeners as I can through the emotions of everyday life and the tireless hope that our dreams can and will come true.

Why this name?

I was born with it:)

Do you play live?

Yes, I play with a band called "The Draw"... http://www.thedrawband.com ...

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

The internet has revolutionized the amount of exposure available to unsigned artists. It has given me the opportunity to listen to and communicate with other artists world wide. That in itself is a plus.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes, but only if I have management that does not burn every bridge I build.

Band History:

Lead guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, percussionist, songwriter. I have been playing instruments since the age of 2 and writing songs since age 17. Played in several bands between the 1970s and the 1990s. Opened for or performed with:

Edgar Winter REO Speedwagon John Lee Hooker

The Dixie Dregs Seatrain Steppenwolf

Henry Gross UFO Ambrosia

Meat Loaf The Producers Gregg Allman

King Crimson Quarterflash Ross Vannelli

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

EDUCATION: Music theory and composition; piano; acoustic, electric and classical guitar

ACHIEVEMENTS: Instructor of acoustic and electric guitar.

With Polyphony, released album entitled Without Introduction on Eleventh Hour Records 1972. Co-wrote, played lead guitar, contributed lead and background vocals on album.

Founded Palmer and the Push, rated one of the top three bands in Atlanta, Georgia (1981-83)

Cover version of Peter Gunn was recognized by the Henry Mancini Association and aired on Atlanta?s 94Q Jazz Flavors radio program.

Co-wrote (with Craig Massey and William Anderson) and co-produced (with Tom Wright) Don?t Bother Me, the most-requested song on Atlanta?s 96 Rock Radio?s Home Cookin? I album in 1980-81. The song was also #26 on Atlanta?s Top 96 Songs of 1981.

Original composition, Eighteen in 80 received an award at the 7th Annual American Song Festival in 1980.

Wrote and produced You?ll Know It?s True, (performed by The Push), the most requested song on 96 Rock?s Home Cookin? III album in 1983. This song received the Quarter Finalist Award at the 10th Annual American Song Festival as well as an award at the New York Pro Am Jubilee.

Note: All proceeds from the Atlanta Home Cookin? albums benefited Special Olympics

Recorded and/or produced at the following studios:

Alpha Audio Richmond, Virginia

Cheshire Sound Atlanta, Georgia

Crescendo/Sound Pit Atlanta, Georgia

Hummingbird/United Artist Bldg. Nashville, Tennessee

Your influences?

Peter Gabriel, Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck.

Favorite spot?

Mountains overlooking the water.

Equipment used:

Yamaha Motif 8. (2) Roland GR-505 Hybrids with GR-50 Guitar Synth, Roland GR-55 Guitar Synth, Carvin DC145C. Fender Cyber Twin, Johnson J-Station w/ J8 Foot Controller, Line 6 POD X3 Live, Line 6 Tone Port UX2, Line 6 Spider III, Bugera V22, Ovation Celebrity Acoustic/Electric guitar, Sonar X1 Producer Expanded, Sony Sound Forge 9, Mackie MR8 Studio monitors, Mackie 1604-VLZ3 mixing board, Blue Baby Bottle mic, Zoom H1... etc...

Anything else...?

Please support the artists. We work hard too. I know how tempting it can be to download free music however, it takes a great amount of time and money to produce a professional recording these days.Thank you for visiting my page. G.P.H.

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