Ken Nelson (British record producer) facts for kids

Ken Nelson (born 6 February 1959) is a talented English record producer. He was born in Liverpool, a famous city in England. A record producer helps bands and singers make their music sound great. They work in the studio, guiding the artists and making decisions about the sound.

Ken Nelson started his career by helping new bands record their first songs. He became very successful after working with the band Gomez. He then gained worldwide fame for producing the first album by the popular band Coldplay. He has also worked with many other well-known artists. These include Badly Drawn Boy, Snow Patrol, and Paolo Nutini.

Awards and Achievements

Ken Nelson has won several important awards for his work. These awards show how skilled and respected he is in the music industry.

• He has won three Grammy Awards. The Grammys are some of the biggest music awards in the world.
• He has also won two Mercury Music Prizes. This is a special award given to the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
• In 2003, "Music Week" magazine named him 'Producer of the Year'. This award recognized his excellent work during that year.

Albums Ken Nelson Produced

Here are some of the popular albums Ken Nelson has helped create:

• 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