View Connie's Contact Info Claim profile Connie Pappas Hillman Email & Phone Number Company: Bar None Music Email: Address: Ventura, CA, A time to be born, a time to die. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my fathers suicide continued to haunt me. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger., In one 1977 song, Clear Sailin, he sang: Yes, Ive turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. I still work with John Jorgenson and Herb Pedersen and Jay Dee Maness. I dont know if were in tune. And the other thing about Sweetheart of the Rodeo: I always try to make a point that we werent necessarily crossing over and Lets become a country act. You know what Im saying? SOURCE Constant Communications Corporation, Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 Family (1) Spouse Connie Pappas (1979 - present) (2 children) Trade Mark (2) We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.'". I was not embracing Jesus Christ at that moment [as were Perkins and Furay], but that was such a funny line, but yes I, a few years later, did embrace Christ in my life and never looked back, but I can still laugh at that. So what came along, of course, 30 years later was Americana. So Younger Than Yesterday might be my favorite. Sign Up. Souther also one of the funniest people on the planet. I gotta tell you, youre right: The Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen, for lack of a better name, the albums are pretty good. And I said, You know what, thats a song I wrote [with Steve Hill] and its on one of the Desert Rose Band albums, but I couldnt tell you which one it is right now. [Third album, Pages of Life, 1990.] Souther and the Heathen Defense League, and Hillmans embrace of Christianity; and how marrying one Connie Pappas in 1979 changed his life for the better, then and since (shes seen at the very beginning of the Part 1 video). Get The Best Industry News, Data, Insider Commentary And More, Delivered Right To Your Inbox. . We didnt think twice about it. Ms. Hillman began as Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company (1973-77). She was appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. For starters, the lyrics came from the Book of Ecclesiastes, noting "there is a season, and a time to every purpose, under Heaven. The Golden State Boys lineup was Hal and Leon Poindexter, Don Parmley, Herb Rice, and Harry Kniss in 1962 when they recorded Always Dreaming b/w Wicked Woman for the Shamrock label. Peeples: And that goes all the way back to [the Scottsville] Squirrel Barkers. Constance's current home is located at Ventura, CA. He doesnt limp or anything, but I was very impressed with that, that he had been over there in the midst of it all and came out quite well. Were not getting on the radio as quickly as we were, and it happens. Peeples: Good morning, young fella; how are you? Sign Up. The Byrds classic Turn! We didnt say, We cant do a Christian song.'. Fain appears on Hillmans Bidin My Time and most recently has been touring with the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, which also features Pedersen and Patrick Sauber. For starters, the lyrics came from theBook of Ecclesiastes, noting "there is a season, and a time for every purpose, under Heaven. Turn! didnt sound like anything else on the radio when it hit No. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject. The first edition earned kudos from critics and fans alike and quickly sold out, prompting BMG to publish a second edition on February 23, 2021. - Fernado Fazzari, Tonder Credit Connie Pappas Hillman / TOM LOUNGES with CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN backstage in late 2019 at Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, MI. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Connie Hillman. Hillman: Oh, you know, Im sort of thinkin of maybe Ill do a record down the road, Im not sure, and I was thinkin of writing a sort of a childrens book but based on a song my daughter and I wrote years ago. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. The company has concluded those operations and will continue to diversify its business activities, which include the expansion of Ms. Hillman's collegiate lecture series on women in today's music industry. Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Rob Gold and Janet Jackson. Hear Chris share his amazing story in his own words, including his journey to Orthodox Christianity and his fantastic 40+ year marriage to Connie Pappas Hillman, a dedicated Orthodox Christian and storied music industry professional in her own right. Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), Elton John, and Glenn Frey Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman (worked for Elton), and Glenn Frey Newspaper ad and concert poster Day on the Green Eagles concert 1975 Newspaper ad in the San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, CA) - June 15, 1975 1975 "Day on the Green" schedule, per Wikipedia That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Instagram, RSS & iTunes Hillman: Sure! And I still find myself asking why.". Rather than offering a tell-all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Hillman focuses on lessons he learned along the way and his love for the musicians who, flaws and all, helped him. With minutes to pack, Hillman grabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog, Daisy, and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mount Sinai. Hillman: Mm-hm. Hillman wasn't a Christian at that time but found it natural to use religious language when asking big questions, since that was normal in bluegrass and country culture. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. Souther] and how you finally exited that, what role faith and family played in that.. (with Young Guns Publishing), CelebrityAccess provides unparalleled, detailed information on over 50,000 Entertainers, Speakers, Celebrities, and their representatives, as well as, hundreds of thousands of records for venues, agents and managers, ADVERTISE WITH US ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ABOUT. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder Chris Hillman, was that covering the Pete Seeger classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. But she works well with everyone. ". We provide email, phone, address, along with clients info for thousands of entertainment professionals. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Catch Hillmans virtual interview with the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame about Time Between, which streamed on the Halls YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, along with a chat with Marty Stuart. When she was appointedVP of Rocket Music publishing company and VP of Poptropolis Enterprises, she began overseeing television development for The Hudson Brothers. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. He is an actor and composer, known for Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Steele Justice (1987) and Teen Wolf Too (1987). He had Sons of Pagan. Something like that, I dont know. 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Peeples: One last thing: Can you please do me a favor? Hillman: [laughs his loudest] Oh, gosh, J.D. Raga rock, I dont know where that was coming from. Hillman: Thank you, God bless you, Walk Right Back. Were singin it out in the studio between takes and setting up and Tom runs out, We gotta cut that right now. I went, What? He says, Youve got to do this right now; its fresh in you. And thats where Tom was at as a producer; he was catching that emotion, he could see that. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Peeples: Thank you, man. Finally, I said, Our shelf life is expiring.. Subscribe to Peeples YouTube channelfor more exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. We dated for a couple of years, I proposed, and we were married and its going on 42 years. We cut Porter Wagoners Satisfied Mind, big hit for him in the late 50s, and we cut it on the second album in 1965. Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. He was one of the best I worked with. Hillman: Howard was a medic. Gram really was a folk singer, too. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Read more about our Truly Amazing Woman of the Month. The best manager Ive ever had. After first becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Tell us about your talk, and how we can listen! "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," Hillman said. I got the most interesting phone call yesterday. - Lucy Atkinson, Meg10 He was one of the first artists interviewed for the project; his wife, Connie Pappas Hillman, was invaluable in gathering artifacts and information for the exhibition. [A little more] Anyway, thats it. We did Satisfied Mind cause it was just a great song. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. How did you get into the music business at such a young age? He graciously offered to set up an encore video chat, and we spoke again two days later, on February 25. Tony was a fantastic guitarist, as we know. And we went out and we did it in about 30 minutes, meaning, fully, with solo. Hillman: Oh, I just sort of remind people that a) I came out of a real traditional place of bluegrass. I love the first album, OK, that was Mr. Time Between opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. So there you go. So far so good. Their dad, like, retired in his early 30s, he was so successful. An Atlantic event, including Kathy Acquaviva. As songwriter multi- Instrumentalist, Chris Hillman, of the legendary Byrds, releases his new book, and shares with us why he converted to the Greek Orthodox religion. Peeples: Shes a pretty good publicist, too. A time to plant, a time to reap. Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Catch Hillmans virtual interview with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame about Time Between, streamed on the Halls YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, May 26, with Marty Stuart joining the chat. White church, black church, the music all came from church," saidHillman, in a recent interview. DESERT ROSE BAND is a registered trademark of Christopher Hillman. White church, Black church, the music all came from church," said Hillman, in a recent interview. The company continues to be active as she diversifies her business activities. Staff Me Up is the #1 site for industry networking and up-to-date credit information. Finally, in a brief coda, Hillman talks about possibly making another record and working in a childrens book, and displays the 1924 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar mandolin Stephen Stills gave to him at the start of the Manassas sessions in late 1971. - Fernado Fazzari, Electriciennes George Nikas, Renee Pappas. or. Blues and Gospel. Crew (Special) Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) . Sarah McMullen, Elton John, Connie Pappas Hillman. Then, in 1982, Connie Hillman formed her own US-based company, Constant Communications Corporation. What do you think about that? I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. See Photos. Also: Thanks again for the encore. Connie Hillman. Peeples: Were in Santa Clarita, just due east on the 126. He was the mandolin player. And I think that really held Gram back. I've lived a very full life, and God has blessed me abundantly." At times, Hillman's childhood reads like unpublished Steinbeck stories. Really, there was no baggage in Desert Rose Band. "Time. And I still find myself asking why.". And then your 1980s acoustic quartet with Perkins and Bernie and Jerry Scheff. 1, Jacksons Beatles Get Back Film Doc to Debut on Disney+ Nov. 25-27, Grammys Honor Photographer Henry Diltz with Trustees Award, California Locos, Rick Griffin Family Drop New Skateboards, Merch, Mama Cass Elliot Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Wild Honey to Salute Big Star #1 Record 50th Year in Benefit Nov. 5, Joni Mitchell Archives, Rhino Box The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), Bergstrom Gathers Family Memories, SCV Musical Friends in Grandpas Yard. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman covered a wide range of subjects in two February 2021 interviews with this writer for a feature spotlighting the singer, songwriter, and musicians celebrated autobiography, Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond.. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. ", In one 1977 song, "Clear Sailin'," he sang: "Yes, I've turned my back on you Jesus, and I hope you understand. And Martys band, I mean, my God, theyre good. "I think that I had to go through all of those steps," said Hillman. A time to laugh, a time to weep.". from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. Email Between liaising with the British wing of Eltons management company, her company became the production enterprise for all of Elton Johns North American tours. Fantastic. The rest is music history. We didn't say, 'We can't do a Christian song.' We stayed within that premise. Peeples: And then three more with Herb: Bakersfield Bound, Way Out West, and Edwards Barn. What is it about you guys thats so simpatico? Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Hillman wasn't a Christian at that time but found it natural to use religious language when asking big questions, since that was normal in bluegrass and country culture. [continues] Its out of tune, though. So what was and why? While we were up at Jim Guercios Caribou Ranch recording and he had started the Heathen Defense League because Al [Perkins] and Richie [Furay] were over in the corner. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder Chris Hillman, was that covering the Pete Seeger classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. At the same time, he was surrounded by talented Christians, including pedal-steel maestroAl Perkins, Eagle Bernie Leadon, songwriting partner Steve Hill and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn, who had become an evangelical Christian. Hes a good guy. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. Most recently she served as North American tour producer (1982-2016) and that included co-production of all the Face to Face tours with Elton John and Billy Joel (1994 through 2010). Its ironic: Poor Gram, his folks bought him a club to work in when he was in high school, did you know that? I mean, they were pretty good albums. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home -- Jewish and Presbyterian -- in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. With minutes to pack, Hillman grabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog, Daisy, and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mount Sinai. The Byrds' classic "Turn! The Byrds' classic "Turn! I probably really lean toward Younger Than Yesterday just because thats when I started to come out of my shell, so to speak. "Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. 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