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Andy Kravitz

b. 1966

American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter

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Born 1966. Andy Kravitz is an American songwriter, record producer, singer-songwriter, percussionist, singer and composer.

Andy Kravitz is an American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning several. He lives near Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.

Early life Andy Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Career In 1992, Kravitz played with Kris Kross on Totally Krossed Out, and with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Rick Vito on his debut solo album, King of Hearts, on the songs "Desireé" and "Honey Love". In 1993, he produced Urge Overkill's fourth album, Saturation. In 1995, Kravitz played with Joan Osborne on her debut album, Relish, and co-produced Dishwalla's debut album, Pet Your Friends. In 1996, he played with Cypress Hill on their EP, Unreleased and Revamped. In 1998, Kravitz played with Imogen Heap on her debut album, iMegaphone. In 1999, he co-produced Simon Townshend's album, Animal Soup.

In 2000, Kravitz co-produced Juliana Hatfield's fourth album, Beautiful Creature. In 2010, he played with a local free jazz group formed by Warren Cuccurullo called Theoretical 5 in Mar Vista, Los Angeles with Frank Zappa alumni Arthur Barrow (bass), Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocals), and Larry Klimas (saxophone). In 2011, Kravitz collaborated with Michael Tearson and Tom Hampton on Tearson's debut album, Stuff That Works.

New White Trash New White Trash was a downtempo acoustic rock band formed by Kravitz and Michael Ruppert, singer Kristen Vigard, and guitarist Doug Lewis. The band released two albums, Doublewide (2011) and Age of Authority (2013). Following Ruppert's suicide in 2014, the band announced its intention to release a tribute album. Beyond the Rubicon was released on December 11, 2014.

Charts and awards , reached #7 on Billboard's Top World Music Albums and #40 on Top Heatseekers. , peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Album of the Year. , reached #2 on Top Heatseekers and #146 on the Billboard 200. , reached #48 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Contemporary Folk Album. , reached #1 on Top Heatseekers and #9 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Album of the Year.

Selected discography Drums and percussion

("Love Is Strong (Joe the Butcher Club Remix)")

Producer

Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased. Andre 3000 (2023). New Blue Sun

Writer Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.

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Who is Andy Kravitz?

American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter

When was Andy Kravitz born?

Andy Kravitz was born on 24 June 1966 in Philadelphia.

What is Andy Kravitz's occupation?

Andy Kravitz is a songwriter, record producer, singer-songwriter, percussionist, singer and composer.

What nationality is Andy Kravitz?

Andy Kravitz is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy Kravitz

· Wikidata: Q20684410

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