Bob Clearmountain

Bob Clearmountain
Clearmountain standing in front of a chalkboard
Clearmountain in 2017
Born
Bob Chiaramonte

(1953-01-15) January 15, 1953 (age 72)
Occupation(s)Mixing engineer, producer
Years active1977–present
SpouseBetty Bennett
Awards

Bob Clearmountain (born Chiaramonte, January 15, 1953)[1] is an American mixing engineer and record producer,[2] best known for his work with major acts, including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Pretenders, and Bryan Adams. Described by Sound on Sound magazine as having "his name on more hit records than anyone else in the history of popular music",[2] he is credited with establishing the role of mixing engineer.[3]

Clearmountain has mixed some of the most iconic live shows in music history, including Live Aid[4] and The Concert for New York City. Records mixed by Clearmountain have won eight Grammy Awards. He has also won two Emmy Awards from five nominations.

  1. ^ "Don Was & Bob Clearmountain: Getting It Right". Elmore Magazine. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Lockwood, Dave (1 June 1999). "Bob Clearmountain: Master Mixer". Sound On Sound. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  3. ^ Chapman, Lee (21 June 2023). "Apogee Digital: Changing Digital Recording Forever". Produce Like A Pro. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  4. ^ Pilley, Max (12 January 2025). "Legendary producer Bob Clearmountain loses home and studio in Los Angeles wildfires". NME. Retrieved 23 January 2025.

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