Harold Budd
American musician (1936-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 84
Harold Montgomory Budd was an American composer and poet. Born in Los Angeles and raised in the Mojave Desert, he became a respected composer in the minimal music and avant-garde scene of Southern California in the late 1960s, and later became better known for his work with figures such as Brian Eno and Robin Guthrie.
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Budd developed what he called a "soft pedal" technique for playing piano, with use of slow playing and prominent sustain.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1936 to 2020 · aged 84
