Charles Blackwell (music arranger)
English music arranger (1940–2024)
Died aged 84TaurusUnited Kingdom
Biography
Charles Blackwell (born Ramsey 20 May 1940 – 14 August 2024) was an English arranger, record producer and songwriter. He began his career in music publishing offices in Denmark Street, London. At the age of 18 he was music director of Joe Meek's record label. He became a prolific studio arranger and record producer in the 1960s and 1970s with a string of hits, and recorded with many famous artistes. He was later commissioned to orchestrate Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" for a recording to be played at every sitting of the European Parliament.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Eurovision Song Contest conductor
Genres
- pop music
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