Brian Tucker Zimmerman (born February 14, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter.

Early life

At age four, Zimmerman began violin lessons, on a violin made by his grandfather. At age seven, his family moved to Healdsburg, a rural town in the

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Career

In December 1968 Zimmerman recorded and released his first album ''Ten Songs'', produced by

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. It was later described by

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as one of his favourite albums. One track from the album, 'Fourth Hour of My Sleep' was later recorded by

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's band Ronno. In 1967, he collaborated with the

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on the song "Droppin 'out". The song appeared on the Butterfield Band album ''

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.'' In 1985, Zimmerman turned to writing novels, short stories, poems and composing film music and compositions for symphonic orchestras. In 1996 he formed his Nightshift trio, accompanied by bassist Jeff Van Gool, and his son, Quanah Zimmerman, a self-taught guitarist. The Nightshift trio recorded ''Walking On the Edge Of The Blues.'' In 2005, he released his most recent album ''Chautauqua''. Tucker lives in Stockay-Saint-Georges in

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, in the province of Liège, where he owns a studio.

Discography

Albums

*''Ten Songs by Tucker Zimmerman'', 1969 *''Song Poet'', 1971 *''Over Here in Europe'', 1974 *''Foot Tap'', 1977 *''Square Dance'', 1980 *''Word Games'', 1981 *''Walking on the Edge of the Blues'' (Nightshift Trio), 2003 *''Chautauqua'', 2005

Videography

*''All Fall Down'', Canadian movie (2009) *''Destroying Angel'', film made in 16mm (1998) *''The recovery'' , black and white film (1995) *''Passing Through'' / Torn Formations (1988) *''Eastmans Reisen'', German short film (1981) *''Souvenir of Gibraltar'', film by Henri Xhonneux (1975)

External links

*
Tucker Zimmerman
at the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Zimmerman, Tucker 1941 births Living people People from San Francisco American violinists Singer-songwriters from California