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Mark “Moogy” Klingman

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Mark “Moogy” Klingman Famous memorial

Birth
Great Neck, Nassau County, New York, USA
Death
15 Nov 2011 (aged 61)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
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Musician, Songwriter, Producer. Best known for his association with Todd Rundgren's Utopia. His enthrallment with music can be traced back to when he was a teenager, growing up in Great Neck, New York, during an era when the "British Invasion", followed by the psychedelia and progress-rock genres where at their height, resulting in an impressive collection of .45 records. He formed the band Living Few and recorded demos, covering a pair of Bob Dylan songs. Klingman's more significant break happened, when his group Glitterhouse caught the attention of acclaimed producer Bob Crewe and under his guidance, they recorded the album "Color Blind" (1968). At that point, Klingman was an established musician (keyboardist acquiring his nickname "Moogy" from the popular instrument the Moog Synthesizer) in the industry and during 1969 began what would become a fruitful collaboration with Todd Rundgren. After his departure from the Nazz, Rundgren formed the group Utopia and while a prominent member, Klingman contributed to their first two projects "Utopia" (1974) and "Another Live" (1975). Klingman also played the keyboards on Rundgren's classic revised recording of "Hello, It's Me" (1972). He moved on to various musical areas, including his serving as co-producer, arranger and instrumentalist on Bette Midler's "Songs for the New Depression" (1976). In addition, he penned the song "Let Me Just Follow Behind" for the album. He was also a much sough after sessions performer working with a wide range of artists including Moby Grape and Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as various musical productions, while contributing to countless recordings. He remained active in the industry into the 2000s, as he led various bands.
Musician, Songwriter, Producer. Best known for his association with Todd Rundgren's Utopia. His enthrallment with music can be traced back to when he was a teenager, growing up in Great Neck, New York, during an era when the "British Invasion", followed by the psychedelia and progress-rock genres where at their height, resulting in an impressive collection of .45 records. He formed the band Living Few and recorded demos, covering a pair of Bob Dylan songs. Klingman's more significant break happened, when his group Glitterhouse caught the attention of acclaimed producer Bob Crewe and under his guidance, they recorded the album "Color Blind" (1968). At that point, Klingman was an established musician (keyboardist acquiring his nickname "Moogy" from the popular instrument the Moog Synthesizer) in the industry and during 1969 began what would become a fruitful collaboration with Todd Rundgren. After his departure from the Nazz, Rundgren formed the group Utopia and while a prominent member, Klingman contributed to their first two projects "Utopia" (1974) and "Another Live" (1975). Klingman also played the keyboards on Rundgren's classic revised recording of "Hello, It's Me" (1972). He moved on to various musical areas, including his serving as co-producer, arranger and instrumentalist on Bette Midler's "Songs for the New Depression" (1976). In addition, he penned the song "Let Me Just Follow Behind" for the album. He was also a much sough after sessions performer working with a wide range of artists including Moby Grape and Crosby, Stills and Nash, as well as various musical productions, while contributing to countless recordings. He remained active in the industry into the 2000s, as he led various bands.

Bio by: C.S.


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  • Originally Created by: C.S.
  • Added: Nov 16, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80567670/mark-klingman: accessed ), memorial page for Mark “Moogy” Klingman (7 Sep 1950–15 Nov 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 80567670; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Find a Grave.