T-Bone Burnett

Despite critical acclaim as a performer, the rootsy {singer/songwriter} T Bone Burnett earned his greatest renown as a producer, helming recording sessions for acts ranging from Roy Orbison and Elvis Costello to Counting Crows and Sam Phillips. Born Joseph Henry Burnett on January 14, 1948, in St. Louis, MO, he grew up in Fort Worth, TX, soaking in the area's indigenous blend of {lues}, {R&B}, and {Tex-Mex} sounds. Instead of attending college, he opted to open his own Fort Worth recording studio, while also performing in a series of {lues} bands; in the early '70s he relocated to Los Angeles, producing sessions for Glen Clark and Delbert Mcclinton.

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