Bob Clearmountain | |
---|---|
![]() Clearmountain in 2017 | |
Born | Bob Chiaramonte January 15, 1953 Connecticut, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Mixing engineer, producer |
Years active | 1977–present |
Spouse | Betty 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.