Richard Weize was awarded with the CROSS OF THE ORDER OF MERIT of the Federal Republic of Ger- many
ASSOCIATION FOR RECORDED SOUND COLLECTIONS (ASRC)
BEST HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN RECORDED COUNTRY OR ROOTS MUSIC
Scott B. Bomar, The Bakersfield Sound (Bear Family Records)
John Broven, South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous (Pelican Publishing)
Heath Carpenter, The Philosopher King: T Bone Burnett and the Ethic of a Southern Cultural Renaissance (University of Georgia Press)
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, Country Music: An Illustrated History (Knopf)
ARSC_awards_finalists_press_2020.pdf
BEST HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN RECORDED COUNTRY OR ROOTS MUSIC
Scott B. Bomar, The Bakersfield Sound (Bear Family Records)
John Broven, South to Louisiana: The Music of the Cajun Bayous (Pelican Publishing)
Heath Carpenter, The Philosopher King: T Bone Burnett and the Ethic of a Southern Cultural Renaissance (University of Georgia Press)
Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns, Country Music: An Illustrated History (Knopf)
ARSC_awards_finalists_press_2020.pdf
Obituary Michael Brooks
Yesterday, on 20 November 2020, our close friend Michael Brooks passed away at the age of 85. His wife Pat stayed with him to the end.
Like most of our friends Michael was a music afficionado. After his retirement he continued to appear at the studio at least three times a week, participating in different projects – and he did not even stop when he had exceeded the age of 80.
Michael started his career in 1971 with a Count Basie retrospective which earned him a Grammy nomination. In the decades to follow he worked as a music historian, archivist, consultant and producer. His entire life was dedicated to music, and countless projects are the result.
We are saying goodbye not only to a great music lover but above all to a close friend. With their cooperativeness and hospitality Michael and his wife Pat helped to make our visits to the USA pleasant and enjoyable throughout the years – for the last time in autumn 2019.
We are sad that Michael has left us. But we are also thankful for the time we shared together and for his friendship. Our deep condolences go to his wife Pat.
Richard & Birgit
Unser guter Freund Michael Brooks ist gestern am 20.11.2020 im Alter von 85 Jahren gestorben. Seine Frau Pat hat ihn bis zum Schluss begleitet.
Wie fast alle unsere Freunde war Michael ein Musikbesessener. Auch nach seiner Pensionierung tauchte er weiterhin mindestens drei Mal die Woche im Studio auf und arbeitete an diversen Projekten mit. Und das noch, als er die 80 Jahre bereits weit überschritten hatte.
Michael startete seine Karriere 1971 mit einer Count Basie Retrospektive, die ihm gleich eine Grammy Nominierung einbrachte. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten arbeitete er als Musik-Historiker, Archivar, Berater und Produzent. Unzählige Produktionen sind das Ergebnis seines von Musik erfüllten Lebens.
Wir verabschieden uns hier aber nicht nur von einem großartigen Musikliebhaber, sondern insbesondere auch von einem guten Freund. Durch ihre Hilfsbereitschaft und Gastfreundschaft haben Michael und seine Frau Pat uns über Jahre hinweg unsere USA-Aufenthalte sehr erleichtert und verschönt. Im Herbst 2019 zum letzten Mal.
Wir sind traurig, dass Michael uns verlassen hat. Aber wir sind dankbar für die gemeinsame Zeit und seine Freundschaft. Unser tiefes Mitgefühl gilt seiner Frau Pat.
Richard & Birgit
Yesterday, on 20 November 2020, our close friend Michael Brooks passed away at the age of 85. His wife Pat stayed with him to the end.
Like most of our friends Michael was a music afficionado. After his retirement he continued to appear at the studio at least three times a week, participating in different projects – and he did not even stop when he had exceeded the age of 80.
Michael started his career in 1971 with a Count Basie retrospective which earned him a Grammy nomination. In the decades to follow he worked as a music historian, archivist, consultant and producer. His entire life was dedicated to music, and countless projects are the result.
We are saying goodbye not only to a great music lover but above all to a close friend. With their cooperativeness and hospitality Michael and his wife Pat helped to make our visits to the USA pleasant and enjoyable throughout the years – for the last time in autumn 2019.
We are sad that Michael has left us. But we are also thankful for the time we shared together and for his friendship. Our deep condolences go to his wife Pat.
Richard & Birgit
Unser guter Freund Michael Brooks ist gestern am 20.11.2020 im Alter von 85 Jahren gestorben. Seine Frau Pat hat ihn bis zum Schluss begleitet.
Wie fast alle unsere Freunde war Michael ein Musikbesessener. Auch nach seiner Pensionierung tauchte er weiterhin mindestens drei Mal die Woche im Studio auf und arbeitete an diversen Projekten mit. Und das noch, als er die 80 Jahre bereits weit überschritten hatte.
Michael startete seine Karriere 1971 mit einer Count Basie Retrospektive, die ihm gleich eine Grammy Nominierung einbrachte. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten arbeitete er als Musik-Historiker, Archivar, Berater und Produzent. Unzählige Produktionen sind das Ergebnis seines von Musik erfüllten Lebens.
Wir verabschieden uns hier aber nicht nur von einem großartigen Musikliebhaber, sondern insbesondere auch von einem guten Freund. Durch ihre Hilfsbereitschaft und Gastfreundschaft haben Michael und seine Frau Pat uns über Jahre hinweg unsere USA-Aufenthalte sehr erleichtert und verschönt. Im Herbst 2019 zum letzten Mal.
Wir sind traurig, dass Michael uns verlassen hat. Aber wir sind dankbar für die gemeinsame Zeit und seine Freundschaft. Unser tiefes Mitgefühl gilt seiner Frau Pat.
Richard & Birgit
Record Label Profile
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Record Label Profile
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Record Label Profile
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Bear Family Records Celebrates 40 Years
Bear Familys enthusiasm and passion has been recognized both nationally and internationally with a variety of outstanding awards.
"A heartfelt and moving example of classic country harmony, this is a must for all those who love the close harmony of the Everlys, Louvins, Gram and Emmylou, George and Tammy... and so on and so on.” Alan Cackett, Maverick
"A heartfelt and moving example of classic country harmony, this is a must for all those who love the close harmony of the Everlys, Louvins, Gram and Emmylou, George and Tammy... and so on and so on.” Alan Cackett, Maverick
James Mangold, director of the Johnny Cash biopic 'Walk The Line' (starring Joaquin Phoenix), revealed in a Los Angeles interview
James Mangold, director of the Johnny Cash biopic 'Walk The Line' (starring Joaquin Phoenix), revealed in a Los Angeles interview
Merle Haggard – 'Untamed Hawk' Merle Haggard – 'Hag'
Another blind spot joyfully banished. I'm a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to Hag, but with these two boxes I've become a zealot. Why are Johnny Cash and Gram Parsons, just for example, so revered in rock circles when Hag's associated with Okie From Muskogee and not much else?
Another blind spot joyfully banished. I'm a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to Hag, but with these two boxes I've become a zealot. Why are Johnny Cash and Gram Parsons, just for example, so revered in rock circles when Hag's associated with Okie From Muskogee and not much else?
Frankie Miller – 'Blackland Farmer' (The Complete STARDAY Recordings and More...)
Whooeeee – three discs of unrepentant honky tonk brilliance. Many of these sides are, I'm guessing, among the last with Nashville fire before country- politan doused the flames
Whooeeee – three discs of unrepentant honky tonk brilliance. Many of these sides are, I'm guessing, among the last with Nashville fire before country- politan doused the flames
Get your hardcore country here..
Not for the first time in my life BEAR FAMILY is taking a big whack of my time in terms of listening, money, online browsing, researching and pulling of triggers.
Not for the first time in my life BEAR FAMILY is taking a big whack of my time in terms of listening, money, online browsing, researching and pulling of triggers.
VORBEI – BEYOND RECALL Jewish Musical Life in Nazi Berlin
11-CD + DVD Box-Set (LP-size) with 515-page book BCD 16030
11-CD + DVD Box-Set (LP-size) with 515-page book BCD 16030
Then there is BEAR FAMILY RECORDS, founded in 1975 by Richard Weize and still holding the high ground in Cadillac packaging, archival authority and historical passion. Size does not equal quality; you don't need every outtake to tell an important tale in full.
Then there is BEAR FAMILY RECORDS, founded in 1975 by Richard Weize and still holding the high ground in Cadillac packaging, archival authority and historical passion. Size does not equal quality; you don't need every outtake to tell an important tale in full.