2023 Inkandescent Inc. Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co., www.Inkandescent.us. A time to laugh, a time to weep.". All rights reserved. Connies been just terrific in my life. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. She was also the VP of the Elton John Charitable Fund (2003-2016) and served on the board of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (1993-2003). Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. He graciously offered to set up an encore video chat, and we spoke again two days later, on February 25. LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Music industry veteran, Connie Pappas Hillman, has parted with the Elton John organization after working with the legendary recording artist for over four decades; it was announced by Constant Communications Corporation. For starters, the lyrics came from the Book of Ecclesiastes, noting "there is a season, and a time to every purpose, under Heaven. The company said it will cease those operations and focus on other areas of the business. 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. A time to plant, a time to reap. 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). Hillman: Oh, I just sort of remind people that a) I came out of a real traditional place of bluegrass. Peeples: And youve also said the Desert Rose band was the most professional of all of the bands that youd worked with after all of the shenanigans of your 60s and 70s bands. Im driving with my wife and [it was] Wynonna Judd. Turn! A time to laugh, a time to weep.". Hillman: He had too much going against him to really become successful, and Ill just say this and this is from my dear friend Dwight Yoakam, who said to me one day, he says, You know, you cant be a country singer with a trust fund, and I said, Wow. After first becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. Peeples: But then, you know, later on, what do you say to people who say Gram Parsons [who Hillman recruited for The Byrds in April 1968 before both co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothersthat December] invented country-rock? I sent them a book, cause Im very close with her husband Cactus. 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. White church, Black church, the music all came from church," said Hillman, in a recent interview. Were not getting on the radio as quickly as we were, and it happens. Santa Clarita journalist, Grammy nominee, award-winning radio producer, award-winning online editor, veteran writer-producer-talent for print, radio, TV and the web. 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. YouTube All Rights Reserved. (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. All rights reserved. Really, there was no baggage in Desert Rose Band. A time to kill, a time to heal. And I said, You know, maybe we should look at a little childrens book about that. Well see, well see what happens. A time to be born, a time to die. Peeples: Shes a pretty good publicist, too. Hillman: Thats true. {{classes.artistPrefix + ' ' + list.tracks[currentTrack].album_artist}}, {{list.tracks[currentTrack].track_title}}, {{list.tracks[currentTrack].album_title}}. Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Backing Hillman, Pedersen, and Jorgenson will be bassist Mark Fain, a seven-time Grammy winner whos toured and/or recorded with Jack Black, James Cotton, Joe Diffie, John Fogerty, Bruce Hornsby, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Jesse Winchester, Mac Wiseman, and Lee Ann Womack. You speak at colleges around the country. Hillman grew up near San Diego in an interfaith home Jewish and Presbyterian in which strong values were important, but not organized religion. See Photos. Read more about our Truly Amazing Woman of the Month. 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. Peeples: Now, your post-DRB solo albums, the Rice, Rice, Hillman & Pedersen albums, the three albums that you did: Theyre not, like, really well known. By the late '70s, he notes in the book: "I couldn't outrun or bury my own pain. Hillman: I have much more appreciation for it now, and I dont know if its because people really got into it years later, but when we did that [2018 Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th anniversary] tour with Marty Stuart and Roger McGuinn, we didnt change anything; we did the same songs off the album, but we played them better and we sang them better, I thought. Hes got the best sense of how to sing harmony with somebody. Peeples: Now, youve said numerous times in interviews with me and also in the book that Sweetheart of the Rodeo was not your favorite Byrds album, but you dont say what was. - Jordan Chaffin, Luttrell Its ironic: Poor Gram, his folks bought him a club to work in when he was in high school, did you know that? Christopher Hillman (born December 4, 1944) [1] is an American musician. Log In. SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association, the video of the induction ceremony is here, SDA Foundation / San Dieguito Alumni Association. What will you two be cooking up in the years to come especially now that the Coronavirus has shifted how people gather. 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 book sold out, the first edition sold out, and fast. Thanks, man. 1 on the Billboard charts in 1965. A time to plant, a time to reap. But we always just hit it off and he has a great sense of humor. By the late 70s, he notes in the book: I couldnt outrun or bury my own pain. So what was and why? - Fernado Fazzari, KASBO Turn! The rest is music history. But we stayed, we worked together beyond that actual time when we retired. Then his fathers suicide rocked their world and forced the familys move to Los Angeles. Blues and Gospel. Whats next for you? Constance Hillman 's birthday is 08/19/1948 and is 74 years old. Did you face unexpected challenges? Peeples was the original, award-winning producer of The Lost Lennon Tapes radio series for Westwood One from 1988-1990, and writer/producer of hundreds of WW1 programs in the preceding five years. We didnt say, We cant do a Christian song.'. He makes us all sound good. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it wasHillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. She has, Stephen. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. 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. He was a key player on Hillman's "Bidin' My Time," and joined Hillman, Pedersen, and Jorgensen to play a packed-to-the-rafters, call-the-Fire-Marshall show at the Troubadour on October 23, 2017, a bittersweet affair celebrating the album's as well as paying tribute to Petty, who had died on October 2. Turn!" Were you star struck when you met Elton John and the other celebrities in John Reids rolodex? Want to contact Connie Pappas Hillman? Hillman: Oh, yeah! Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Hillman wasnt 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. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Its just really sweet that she picked up on that. 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What was it like to organize such high profile tours for Elton John? Facebook-f Instagram Spotify Itunes Amazon. How did you get into the music business at such a young age? And I still find myself asking why.". A time to be born, a time to die. While the Byrds put him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it was Hillman's grassroots connections that made history, according to the legend who produced his "Bidin' My Time" solo project in 2017. DESERT ROSE BAND is a registered trademark of Christopher Hillman. He is developing a biography of notorious Texas ArtlawBoyd Elder, collaborating with Home at Last founders Cindy Johnson and Jeri Jenkins on their Miami memoirs, and co-writing a series of books with legendary multi-disciplinary artist John Van Hamersveld. I talked to [producers] Ron and Howard [Albert] a couple of days ago and I said, When are you guys gonna write your book? They said, Were waiting for you!. Filmography . Seems like everybody's got an answer and nobody's got a plan. You struggle at the beginning. Well, that was holding him back, Stephen. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Every time the Eagles board their private jet, Chris at least paid for the fuel.. Tony and Larry, I mean, I knew them when they lived in L.A. Staff Me Up is the #1 site for industry networking and up-to-date credit information. "There was the old, 'If only I hadn't done that or I hadn't have done this, one time ' Yes, but I think God put me in each of those places, and each time, I had to learn and to move forward so I could get to where I am now.". Then his father's suicide rocked their world and forced the family's move to Los Angeles. My long-held internal anger was reaching its highest point as my father's suicide continued to haunt me. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. Sign up for the official chris hillman newsletter! No, OK. [continues playing] Sounds good, doesnt it? Its great stuff. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early 60s folk concerts. The late Tom Petty said: "Chris was a true innovator the man who invented country rock. I sometimes think she was divinely put in my life. Sign Up. Peeples: Now, I wanna jump right in. Blues and gospel. She began her career working for Elton Johns agent, Howard Rose. Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. Obviously not literal, I mean figuratively, there was no baggage. Peeples: They want me to write their book?! But, both of those guys, theyre terrific producers, theyre sweet guys, yeah. Connie Hillman. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. Souther] and how you finally exited that, what role faith and family played in that.. And we went out and we did it in about 30 minutes, meaning, fully, with solo. This past year, CHRIS HILLMAN recently added another feather to his cap and another credential to his resume. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillman's recent autobiography, "Time Between," with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. A time to kill, a time to heal. Between liaising with the British wing of Eltons management company, her company became the production enterprise for all of Elton Johns North American tours. Hillman: And, I remember Tom sitting, telling John, he says, Hey, go for the solo. John was so used to overdubbing, and Tom says, No, no, no, just play the solo. LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) After more than 40 years, music industry veteran, Connie Pappas Hillman and her company Constant Communications Corporation, have parted with the Elton John organization. I mean, they were pretty good albums. And she calls me up out of the blue and she says, I gotta tell you that this line, Ill love you till time passes me by, which I wrote to Connie in the beginning of the bookand she almost started crying. Connie Hillman began her career working for Elton John's agent, Howard Rose, and was just 24 when she moved on to the recording side as Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid (Elton's former manager). Hillman: Well, were both extremely sarcastic wiseguys, California wiseguys; hes a Northern Californian and Im a Southern. We didn't think twice about it. Was I playing mandolin in McGuinn, Clark & Hillman? Members can instantly access 500k+ Dates of Live Bands on Tour, Artist Avails, News Archives, and UNLIMITED Box Office without worrying about Pay-More Restrictions! SOURCE Constant Communications Corporation, Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Very funny. Eventually, Hillmans demons attacked his life and music. Credit Connie Pappas Hillman / TOM LOUNGES with CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN backstage in late 2019 at Acorn Theatre in Three Oaks, MI. or. The late Tom Petty said: "Chris was a true innovator the man who invented country rock. white church, Black church, the music all came from church," Hillman said. November 29, 2020 Connie Pappas Hillman is a manager, and works at Bar None Music. Hes very levelheaded and theyre both just wonderful guys. We wrote this song called Lullaby Time in the Desert, and it was on an album on Sugar Hill; it was Daddies Sing Good Night or something, and there was Jerry Douglas on it and Ricky Skaggs, all these people. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hes a very funny man and hes ever so talented. He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and was a founding member of The Byrds. Satan, I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside makes me wanna shrivel up and die. He came back and joined [his brother]. It wasnt like we were going, Oh, lets make it real slick. We played from our hearts, and it was just a great band. And the greatest manager and the best manager in the world! 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 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. Thank you. So much of that self-destructiveness, I now realize, was rooted in anger. The company continues to be active as she diversifies her business activities. 'Cause I felt buried, buried alive. Peeples: Nooh, yes, yes, yes. Satan I sure know your sign, and this feeling deep inside, makes we wanna shrivel up and die. Peeples: Awesome. He was brought up with some semblance of a church upbringing, but he is a very funny man. I used to make a joke before it was out, when I was writing it, I said, I dont know if the world needs another aging rock stars biography. Oh, no, no, Stephen there was a great line from David Byrne, Talking Heads, and he said, Any more rock autobiographies make for a crowded bookshelf. I cant remember, thats not exactly how he said it, but it was very funny. She was then appointed Executive Vice President of John Reid Enterprises, co-managing Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Queen, Kiki Dee and Carole Bayer Sager. After becoming an evangelical, Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Well, you know, she works quite well with [book publicist] Cary Baker, I must say. [plays it] Nope! Hillmanalso met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. How did you meet Chris Hillman? - Clemence Renaut, Susan Tedeschi At the same time, he was surrounded by talented Christians, including pedal-steel maestro Al Perkins, Eagle Bernie Leadon, songwriting partner Steve Hill and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn, who had become an evangelical Christian. After becoming an evangelical,Hillman joined his wife in Orthodox Christianity in 1997. Constant Communication has provided production for all of Elton's North American tours. Well see you soon, I think. Hes so tight with her that it makes her sound a lot better. 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HINT: If you click on the photo, the identification lettering will disappear and the photo will usually enlarge. Its a beautiful instrument, and I really appreciate your time. Thats how you learn how to do your job. June 19, 2021 at 3:09 a.m. Connie Pappas Hillman For the last 43 years, Ms. Hillman served in various capacities within the Elton John corporate structure and has played an integral role in the rock star's domestic. Read More Two Rooms: Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1991) Acknowledgment Biography. And I think that really held Gram back. Go, go, go, come on. Shes been your rock, basically, for the last 40-something years. Thats for sure.. Gram really was a folk singer, too. The company continues to be active as she diversifies her business activities. And remember I said the other day to you, I said, You know, we went from covering Bob Dylan in a matter of a year and then we were playing songs like Eight Miles High and we turned into a really good band.. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. Do you have a favorite memory from those days? That's where Hillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with the folk group that became the Byrds. Hillman: It was. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Hillman: [laughs his loudest] Oh, gosh, J.D. Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Peeples: So hook me up with Scott at BMG when were rollin on that. You said you had it by your feet: Whip out the mando that Stephen [Stills] gave you. But yeah, I loved those albums, I thought they were pretty good, really. Article: Chris Hillman Time Between Autobiography Q&A, Part 2 At the same time, he was surrounded by talented Christians, including pedal-steel maestro Al Perkins, Eagle Bernie Leadon, songwriting partner Steve Hill and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn, who had become an evangelical Christian. Hillman: Sure! What is this maven behindthe musicians planning on doing next? Ms. Hillman will assume the role of Vice President of Bar None Music, Inc., the management and publishing entity for her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Chris Hillman. As Hillman says, "My greatest honor is being a husband to Connie; a father to Catherine and Nick; a father-in-law to their spouses, Nick and Annie; and "Papa" to my granddaughter and grandson. The first one especially but hey, whatever. With minutes to pack,Hillmangrabbed two beloved musical instruments, family photos, crucial papers, the family dog Daisy and Orthodox icons from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mt. 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. Connie says shell be working with her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Chris Hillman. semi-retired music publicist Connie Pappas Hillman. Its been a fun time. In combat, and I think he got some shrapnel in his leg. The shows will include songs from all the groups Chris has been in, and hell read excerpts from his memoir while introducing key songs along the way. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. 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). We didn't think twice about it. Time Between" opens with a scene connecting these themes, when their California home was threatened by a 2017 brush fire. Chris Hillman was born on December 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Hillman also met music-business professional Connie Pappas, who he married in 1979. Bluegrass, country and gospel themes played a larger role as Hillman began writing songs for the Byrds and his later bands. Peeples: Were in Santa Clarita, just due east on the 126. She was 12, now shes 36. I knew Tony when he was 12 and Larry was 14. Hillman: Yes, she has. Chris also helped lead The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, the Desert Rose Band and many other professional musical groups. But Tom was the producer. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. 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. 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. Connie Pappas. You guys were justit all came together nicely there and it was definitely your coming-out party, if you will. We were always in that 90th percentile live; it was wonderful because everybody took their jobs seriously, but not to the point of sacrificing quality. Constance also answers to Constance E Hillman, Constance Elaine Pappas Hillman, Constance P Hillman and Constance Pappas Hillman, and perhaps a couple of other names. She will also continue at the helm of Constant Communications Corp., the company she founded in 1982 as the production enterprise for all of Elton John's North American tours. I didnt expect that to happen, and its still going really well. What do you think about that? John Jorgenson played a fantastic solo on that song. I think that I had to go through all of those steps, said Hillman. 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. 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. That's whereHillman's emerging bluegrass skills led to an unlikely audition, at age 19, with a folk group that became the Byrds. Hillman began her career working for John's longtime agent, Howard Rose, eventually becoming Executive Vice President of The Rocket Record Company, joining John Reid (Elton's former manager). Hillman: When you get a manuscript, absolutely, but you know, theres a great story there. Whats on your agenda coming up? Songs about struggle, glory, sacrifice and faith were common in early '60s folk concerts. 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. That musical and spiritual journey is clear in Hillmans recent autobiography, Time Between, with its mix of rock lore and personal reflections. So far so good. Thanks again for the encore. Peeples: Wonderful, wonderful. With the Byrds, we went right to that well. A time to plant, a time to reap. "With the Byrds, we went right to that well. Log In. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Santa Clarita journalist and Grammy nominee Stephen K. Peepleswas raised by career newspaper journalists and music-lovers in Miami and Los Angeles. Interview with Connie Pappas and Chris Hillman youtube.com/watch?. Peeples: And then three more with Herb: Bakersfield Bound, Way Out West, and Edwards Barn. What is it about you guys thats so simpatico? So Younger Than Yesterday might be my favorite. Tambourine Man. I liked all of them, and thats a terrible answer to your question. What critics failed to realize, said Byrds co-founder ChrisHillman, was that covering the late Pete Seeger's classic was a logical move for musicians steeped in American roots music. I was making choices that contributed to my restlessness and unhappiness. 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