Eddie Conard
Floyd Edward "Eddie" Conard (Gary (Indiana), May 20, 1956) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer. As an exchange student, he came to the Netherlands in 1974 and decided to return to study sociology. However, he decided to pursue his passion for music and become a session musician. Over the years, he has recorded on over 4,000 recordings with various artists. As a percussionist, backing vocalist, and sideman, Eddie C. left his mark in and out of the Dutch music scene. He quickly became a highly sought-after musician and toured Europe for several years with artists like Sting, Eros Ramazzotti, Chaka Khan, the Rosenberg Trio, the Dutch René Froger, Marco Borsato, and Rob de Nijs, or the Belgian Soulsister. In 2000, Stage Magazine awarded him the title "Percussionist of All Ages", a lifetime achievement award. In 2014, he was selected as a candidate in The Voice of Holland (season 5), where he was chosen by all judges and he chose Trijntje Oosterhuis' team. In the next round, he lost the battle against David Dam.
In 1985, Eddy & The Soul Band had a #13 hit on the UK Singles Chart[1] with a cover of the Isaac Hayes "Theme from Shaft".[2] The corresponding album was released in the Netherlands, Greece, Venezuela, and Denmark. The single was released in several different countries.[3] As Eddy & The American Dance Band, he released a #12 hit single, "You Are Unique", in the Netherlands.[4]
Currently, Eddie Conard performs as a solo artist, having produced the album *The Human Element*.[5] He also has several collaborative projects (e.g., Soulful with Frank Peeters) with other artists, in which he is either the lead singer or percussionist. He coaches young bands and artists at both the Enschede Pop School and the Jazz Studio in Antwerp.
References
- ↑ British hit singles & albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records. 2006. ISBN 1904994105. OCLC 64098209. Search this book on
- ↑ "Eddy And The Soulband". Discogs.
- ↑ "Theme from Shaft - Single". Discogs.
- ↑ "Eddy & The American Dance Band - You are unique - Single". Dutch Charts.
- ↑ "Eddie C - The Human Element (CD, Album)". Discogs.
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