Ken Nelson (British record producer) facts for kids
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Ken Nelson
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| Birth name | Ken Nelson |
| Born | 6 February 1959 |
| Origin | Liverpool, England |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
Ken Nelson, born on February 6, 1959, is a talented record producer from Liverpool, England. He helps musicians create their songs and albums. Ken became very successful after working with the band Gomez. He then gained worldwide fame for his work with Coldplay's first album.
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What Does a Record Producer Do?
A record producer is like a director for a music album. They guide the artists during recording sessions. Producers help choose the best songs and sounds. They also make sure the music sounds great when it's finished. Ken Nelson is known for helping bands make their music sound amazing.
Ken's Amazing Awards
Ken Nelson has won many important awards for his work. He has won three Grammy Awards, which are some of the biggest music awards in the world. He also won two Mercury Music Prizes, which celebrate the best albums from the UK and Ireland. In 2003, "Music Week" magazine named him 'Producer of the Year'. These awards show how much his work is respected in the music industry.
Music Ken Has Produced
Ken Nelson has worked with many popular bands and artists. He helped them create some of their most famous albums. Here are some of the albums he produced:
- 1998: Gomez – Bring It On
- 1999: Gomez – Liquid Skin
- 2000: Badly Drawn Boy – The Hour of Bewilderbeast
- 2000: Coldplay – Parachutes
- 2001: Kings of Convenience – Quiet Is the New Loud
- 2002: Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
- 2005: Coldplay – X&Y
- 2005: Feeder – Pushing the Senses
- 2006: Howling Bells – Howling Bells
- 2006: Paolo Nutini – These Streets
- 2011: The Gift – Explode
- 2012: Deadbeat Darling – The Angels Share
- 2013: Okean Elzy
External Links
- Interview, HitQuarters Nov 2000
- Podcast interview with record producer Ken Nelson Nov 2016
See also
In Spanish: Ken Nelson para niños
