Mark Jeffery Anthony Hudson (born August 23, 1951) is an American record producer, musician and songwriter based in both Los Angeles and New York City. After first rising to prominence as a performer, songwriter and TV personality in the 1970s as a member of the
Hudson Brothers
The Hudson Brothers were an American musical group formed in Portland, Oregon, consisting of brothers Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson. They were discovered by a record producer while recording music at a local studio, and offered a rec ...
trio, Hudson achieved independent success as record producer and songwriter, working with a broad variety of artists including
Cher
Cher (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the Honorific nicknames in popular music, "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female ...
,
Ringo Starr
Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the ...
,
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (musician), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (musician), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whi ...
,
Scorpions
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,
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adop ...
,
Hanson
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People
* Hanson (surname)
* Hansson (surname)
* Hanson (wrestler), ringname of an American professional wrestler
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* Hanson (band), an American pop rock band
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,
Harry Nilsson
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, and the
Baha Men
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History
Early years
The Baha Men formed in 1977 as High Voltage, initia ...
.
Music
With Aerosmith
Hudson co-wrote the
Grammy
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award-winning
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Boston in 1970. The group consists of Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (musician), Joe Perry (guitar), Tom Hamilton (musician), Tom Hamilton (bass), Joey Kramer (drums) and Brad Whi ...
hit "
Livin' on the Edge
"Livin' on the Edge" is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith. The song was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson. It was released in February 1993 as the first single from the band's commercially successful album ''Get a Gr ...
" in 1993, and has since co-written a total of 12 Aerosmith songs. He co-produced their 2001 album ''
Just Push Play
''Just Push Play'' is the thirteenth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, co-produced by song collaborators Marti Frederiksen and Mark Hudson and was released in March 6, 2001. The album's first single, " Jaded", became a Top 10 hit in ...
'', co-writing six of the album's twelve songs.
Hudson, along with
Steven Tyler
Steven Victor Tallarico (born March 26, 1948), known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, piano, and percussion. ...
,
Joe Perry,
Paul Santo, and
Marti Frederiksen
Martin Harold "Marti" Frederiksen (born July 1, 1962) is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. He writes and produces music primarily in rock, country, and pop. He is best known for his work with many artists and bands incl ...
, make up an informal collective of songwriters, musicians and producers known as the "Boneyard Boys", considered responsible for Aerosmith's creative process.
With Ringo Starr
For ten years starting in 1998, Hudson was the primary driving force as producer and composer behind Ringo Starr's continued career as a recording artist.
In that endeavor, Hudson produced or co-produced nine albums for Starr. There were five studio albums: ''
Vertical Man
''Vertical Man'' is the 11th studio album by Ringo Starr, issued in 1998. The album served as Starr's attempt at a commercial comeback following the success of ''The Beatles Anthology'' project. Starr enlisted the help of many of his musician fr ...
'' (1998), ''
I Wanna Be Santa Claus
''I Wanna Be Santa Claus'' is the 12th studio album by Ringo Starr. A Christmas album, it was issued in 1999.
Background and recording
Ringo Starr and musical partner Mark Hudson composed "Dear Santa" and "Christmas Eve" in July 1998 at Starr' ...
'' (1999), ''
Ringo Rama'' (2003), ''
Choose Love
''Choose Love'' is the 14th studio album by Ringo Starr, released in 2005.
Background and recording
Recorded throughout 2004 into 2005, using the same team that created ''Vertical Man'' (1998) and ''Ringo Rama'' (2003), Starr produced the set wi ...
'' (2005) and ''
Liverpool 8
''Liverpool 8'' is the 15th studio album by Ringo Starr, released worldwide on 14 January 2008. Received with mixed reviews, it marked Starr's return to EMI for the first time since leaving the label in 1975, following the end of the Beatles' ...
'' (2008). Three live albums were also released during this relationship: ''
VH1 Storytellers
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In each episode, artists perform in front of a (mostly small and intimate) live audience, and tell stories about their music, writing experiences and memories, somewhat ...
'' (1998), ''
Ringo Starr and Friends'' (2006) and ''
Ringo Starr: Live at Soundstage'' (2007). The ninth album – a compilation album ''
Ringo 5.1: The Surround Sound Collection'' – included remixes of thirteen tracks originally produced by Hudson and Starr. It was nominated for ''Best Surround Sound Album'' in the 51st annual Grammy Awards for the year 2007–2008.
The nine albums co-produced by Hudson featured a total of 82 different songs. 17 of the 82 songs were cover versions of various classics and oldies. The other 65 songs were specially composed new songs. Underscoring the primacy of his role in the creation of the albums, Hudson was credited as co-writer of 64 of the 65 new songs.
Hudson secured Steven Tyler as guest vocalist on a remake of
Dobie Gray
Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown; July 26, 1940 – December 6, 2011) was an American singer and songwriter whose musical career spanned soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included " The 'In' Crowd" in 1965 and "Dr ...
's song "
Drift Away
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" for the album ''Vertical Man''. Shortly prior to release, Tyler's record label demanded that his vocal be removed, and he was replaced by
Tom Petty
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950October 2, 2017) was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He previously led the band Mudcrutch, was a member of the lat ...
on the officially released album. However, the version of the recording featuring Tyler had been circulated on advance promotional discs and found its way on to bootlegs.
In 2003, Starr told the professional audio industry magazine ''
Mix'': "Mark puts the fun back in recording. We always have such a great time. He lets the musician know that anything is possible... He's a great musician, has lots of energy and he's a lot of fun to work with."
In June 2007, Starr's attorney, Bruce Grakal, told ''Beatlefan'' magazine (issue #141) that the partnership between Hudson and Starr was over, and that they would not work together again. Grakal claimed that the split occurred because Hudson had asked to withdraw from appearing in one of Starr's concert tours – allegedly on short notice. Hudson had been offered a major role on a network TV show ''
The One: Making a Music Star'' which conflicted with the Starr tour. Hudson said in an interview with ''Beatlefan'' magazine that withdrawing from the 2006 All-Starr band tour was not the primary reason for the split and cited Starr's preference for using more synthesized sounds for his next album.
Prior to the split with Starr, Hudson had co-written and recorded all 12 songs heard on the final version of the ''Liverpool 8'' album. After the split, Starr had the tracks remixed by
Dave Stewart who was credited as "re-producer." The album was released in January 2008 on EMI/Capitol Records as part of Starr's new recording deal, having left Koch Records in late 2006.
In 2003, Hudson formed a jointly owned record company with
Ringo Starr
Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the ...
called Pumkinhead Records intended to release recordings by other artists. Distribution for the label was set up via EMI. The label released an album titled ''
Fake Songs'' by
Liam Lynch, the creator of
MTV
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's sock-puppet show ''
Sifl and Olly
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''.
Producer of multi-star charity single of "Tears in Heaven"
In 2005, Hudson produced a new, multi-artist recording of
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton (born 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is often regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in ''Rolling Stone''s list of ...
's 1993 song "
Tears in Heaven
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" as a charity single for victims of the
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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. Funds raised from the project, which was initiated by
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Rachel Osbourne (née Levy, later Arden; born 9 October 1952) is a British-American television personality, music manager and author. She is married to heavy metal singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne and came to prominence while appearing ...
, went to the
Save the Children
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charity. Hudson recorded the song in the UK, US and in Europe. Among musicians that Hudson and Osbourne recruited for the recording were:
Elton John
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,
Rod Stewart
Sir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British rock and pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling ...
,
Steven Tyler
Steven Victor Tallarico (born March 26, 1948), known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, piano, and percussion. ...
,
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adop ...
,
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and also has a career as a solo performer. Between 1982 and ...
,
Ringo Starr
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,
Gavin Rossdale
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,
Paul Santo,
Gwen Stefani
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,
Mary J. Blige
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,
Pink
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,
Kelly Osbourne
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,
Katie Melua
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,
Josh Groban
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,
Andrea Bocelli
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and members of
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver was an American hard rock supergroup consisting of Guns N' Roses members Slash (lead guitar), Duff McKagan (bass, backing vocals) and Matt Sorum (drums, backing vocals), alongside Dave Kushner (rhythm guitar) formerly of punk b ...
:
Slash
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* Nash ...
,
Duff McKagan
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,
Matt Sorum
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,
Dave Kushner
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and
Scott Weiland
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. The recording also featured actor
Robert Downey Jr.
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Other work
In 1985, he co-starred with Geena Davis in the TV show
''Sara'', playing her next-door neighbor Stuart Webber. Hudson also worked closely with
Phil Ramone
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and sang background vocals on many albums/songs produced by Ramone, such as "
Crazy for You" by
Madonna
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.
In 1986, he was the in-house bandleader on Fox's short-lived ''
The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers
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''. Rivers referred to the band as, "Mark Hudson, The Party Boys and The Tramp."
In July 1994, he joined
Disney
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's
Hollywood Records
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as a songwriter and producer for performers such as
Alice Cooper
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and Aerosmith. Disney brought him on board to sharpen production, and identify new acts.
In 2004, he was recruited by
Sharon Osbourne
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to join her team as vocal coach for the UK TV show
''The X Factor''. Nicknamed "Weird Beard" because of his colourful facial hair and flamboyant clothing, he coached all the under-25s in the first series and the over-25s in the second.
He also co-wrote 3 tracks on Bon Jovi's 2004 box set, ''
100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong''.
On March 5, 2006, he achieved his first Number 1 in the UK Top 40 singles chart with an original song he had written for
Chico Slimani
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, ''X Factor'' contestant. Called "Chico Time", it displaced
Madonna
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from the top of the chart. It has sold over 100,000 copies in the UK.
''
The X Factor: Battle of the Stars'' was screened in the UK during the week of May 29, 2006. Hudson was recruited to reprise his coaching role, this time with celebrities who performed in a week long once-a-night version of the show, raising money for their chosen charity. The show was won by
Lucy Benjamin
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, actress; runner up was
Matt Stevens, England Rugby International. The British public voted for their favourites as
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Rachel Osbourne (née Levy, later Arden; born 9 October 1952) is a British-American television personality, music manager and author. She is married to heavy metal singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne and came to prominence while appearing ...
,
Louis Walsh
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, and
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell (; born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the creator of ''The X Factor'' and ''Got Talent'' franchises which have been sold around the world. He has judged on t ...
sat in judgment.
At Hudson's request, Aerosmith's
Steven Tyler
Steven Victor Tallarico (born March 26, 1948), known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, piano, and percussion. ...
made a guest appearance on
Keith Anderson
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's July 2006 single called "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll", the title track from his debut album. The single was remixed by Hudson in Nashville, and Tyler's vocal added at Hudson's studio in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Hudson again assumed his coaching role on the 3rd series of ''The X Factor'', this time coaching all the acts on a weekly basis.
In early 2007, Hudson was invited to participate for the third year running at
Canadian Music Week
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(CMW). The CMW is the most prestigious event on Canada's music industry calendar, showcasing over 500 bands across 40 venues and inviting industry experts to share their knowledge at seminars. Hudson's seminar panel included fellow songwriting associates,
Nile Rodgers
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,
Glen Ballard
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, and
Don Was
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. He also took the stage for an evening performance "in-the-round" at the CMW Songwriter's Festival 2007.
For the week of July 19, 2007, Hudson was the stand-in DJ on
WBIG-FM
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, a Washington, D.C.-based radio station.
On October 28, 2007, Hudson made his professional solo stage debut in a sold-out, one-man show called "Livin' on the Edge" at Puck,
Doylestown, PA
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north of Center City, Philadelphia,
southeast of Allentown, and southwest of New York City.
As of the 2020 cen ...
. During the show, Hudson conveyed his experiences with rock music's elite using humorous anecdotes, impersonations, and music.
In 2007, he participated as a counselor at both the New York and Las Vegas 10th Anniversary
Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp
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Attendees play, write and record music in professional rehearsal and recording studios a ...
,
and, in 2008, at the Los Angeles camp. The camps are an opportunity for non-professional music enthusiasts to perform with professional musicians.
Hudson is currently selling prints of his original artwork as well as a range of other merchandise.
Hudson has been working with
Alexander James McLean, a member of boy-band the
Backstreet Boys
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The gr ...
, on AJ's first solo album. Hudson has also written songs with
JC Chasez
Joshua Scott "JC" Chasez (; born August 8, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and occasional actor. He started out his career as a cast member on ''The Mickey Mouse Club'' before rising to stardom with NSYNC, and b ...
of
'N Sync
NSYNC (, ; also stylized as *NSYNC or 'N Sync) was an American boy band formed by Chris Kirkpatrick in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich. Their self-titled debut album was successfully released to European ...
.
On April 13, 2008, Hudson was asked to perform for US President
Bill Clinton
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at a fundraising rally supporting
Hillary Clinton
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's nomination campaign. The performance took place at Puck, Doylestown, PA.
In March 2009, he presented a soft launch of his first solo album, titled ''The Artist'', at
The Fest For Beatles Fans convention in New Jersey, where he also previewed music videos for the songs "Happy" and "All The Tea in China", the latter of which also featured his brother
Brett Hudson
Brett Stuart Patrick Hudson (born January 18, 1953) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was the youngest member of the musical group the Hudson Brothers, which was formed by his older brothers, Mark and Bill, in 1965. He is now a ...
.
References
External links
Pumkinhead RecordsMyspace Mark HudsonMyspace The Hudson Brothers Original Art Work
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hudson, Mark
1951 births
Living people
American male singers
American multi-instrumentalists
Cleveland High School (Portland, Oregon) alumni
Singers from Oregon
Songwriters from Oregon
Record producers from Oregon
Musicians from Portland, Oregon
Hudson family (show business)
American male songwriters