Cherry Beat - Session Musicians


 * The following is a list of session musicians that contributed backing vocals and/or instruments to various Cherry Beat recordings. Most of the names were drawn from this site, but there are several exceptions. I used this site to help speed up the process of adding birth dates for some session musicians.

(born 12th January 1933 - died 16th May 2012)
 * -|Session Musicians Introduced in the 1970's=
 * Donald Key

He contributed electric guitar and banjo to certain recordings in 1971, and banjo, percussion, and tambourine to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Donald no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 16th July 1936 - died 17th October 2007)
 * Raymond Gunn

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and tambourine on snare, tambourine, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Raymond no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 3rd June 1945)
 * Harris Galvin

He contributed hammond organ and keyboard to certain recordings in 1971, hammond organ and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and keyboard and melodica to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Harris no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 24th January 1949)
 * Riley Ganz

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1971, percussion and maracas to certain recordings in 1972, percussion, maracas, sleigh bells, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and percussion to certain recordings to 1976.

Since he became a producer for the band at the end of 1976, any subsequent instrumentation he contributes will no longer be updated on this page, as he is no longer officially a Cherry Beat session musician. As of 1981, he longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1936 - died 13th September 2010)
 * Mickey Choudhury

He contributed rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and mandolin to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Mickey no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1944)
 * Wiley Stancill

He contributed baritone saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.

(born 29th September 1949)
 * Ricky Stanbery

He contributed tenor saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.

(born 3rd September 1934 - died 14th August 2013)
 * Shaun Galloway

He contributed baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1973, and 1974, and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Shaun no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 21st June 1927)
 * Tod Lowy

He contributed bongo drums to certain recordings in 1971, bongo drums, backing vocal, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1974, and bongo drums and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Tod no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 19th July 1930 - died 19th May 2015)
 * Antony Newcomb

He contributed chocalho and cowbell to certain recordings in 1971, cowbell to certain recordings in 1973, cowbell and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977, and cowbell to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Antony no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 15th August 1943)
 * Ernesto Selby

He contributed tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 10th March 1936 - died 11th July 2011)
 * Oliver Janas

He contributed harmonica to certain recordings in 1971, 1974, and 1976.

As of 1976, Oliver no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 26th February 1941)
 * German Sprinkle

He contributed alto saxophone and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1976, and alto saxophone and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, German no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 16th December 1921 - died 15th March 1999)
 * Alphonse Labounty

He contributed boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, harmonica to certain recordings in 1978, and boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.

As of 1979, Alphonse no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 16th June 1931)
 * Jared Underhill

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, and trumpet and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Jared no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 17th August 1939 - died 29th February 2010)
 * Delmer Matousek

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and trombone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 19th October 1936 - died 13th April 2012)
 * Chester McGlade

He contributed cello to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Chester no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 24th April 1944)
 * Elisha Bedsole

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Elisha no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 29th May 1942)
 * Patricia Cockrill

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Patricia no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1942)
 * Tracey Lessman

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, cello to certain recordings in 1978, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1979, and violin to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

(born 2nd March 1940)
 * Ron Hayhurst

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, flute and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and flute to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

(born 14th December 1932 - died 9th May 2000)
 * Marvin Comer

He contributed conga drums to certain recordings in 1972, conga drums and drums with brushes in 1974, and timbales and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Marvin no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 1st January 1934)
 * Parker Bibb

He contributed steel pan to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Parker no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 13th January 1944)
 * Ned Morphis

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 24th February 1925 - died 6th February 2016)
 * Kent Felps

He contributed bamboo sticks to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Kent no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 12th February 1922 - died 25th December 2003)
 * Calvin Arndt

He contributed glass bottle and spoon to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Calvin no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 28th December 1930)
 * Brock Bostic

He contributed claves to certain recordings in 1972, and claves and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Brock no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 28th June 1928 - died 31st December 2006)
 * Milan Moniz

He contributed jawbone to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Milan no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 28th May 1911 - died 19th July 2009)
 * Dominique Caraveo

He contributed sitar to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974.

As of 1974, Dominique no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 24th April 1932)
 * Blaine Christ

He contributed bass pedals to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Blaine no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 28th June 1931)
 * Kendrick Vantassel

He contributed boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.

(born 10th May 1931)
 * Elwood Gowins

He contributed bass clarinet to certain recordings in 1972, and bassoon to certain recordings in 1976.

As of 1976, Elwood no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 10th October 1948)
 * Lacy Gram

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 16th September 1942)
 * Noel Kontos

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Noel no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 9th January 1948)
 * Darin Askins

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 17th July 1930)
 * Jackie Barb

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Jackie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 4th April 1939)
 * Johnathan Martz

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1972, trombone and tuba to certain recordings in 1976, and trombone to certain recordings in 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1981.

(born 21st January 1942)
 * Ellsworth Hutchins

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Ellsworth no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 23rd April 1935)
 * Williams Torian

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Williams no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 17th October 1937)
 * Grady Ashman

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 9th May 1940)
 * Neal Nobriga

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 27th January 1956)
 * Elodia McDonald

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, backing vocal, electric piano, handclaps, and maracas to certain recordings in 1978, grand piano, backing vocal, keyboard, and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and backing vocal, percussion, bass drum, and digital piano to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 4th January 1941)
 * Gonzalo Northup

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977, and viola to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Gonzalo no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 1st August 1944)
 * Marcellus Folger

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, and violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 12th September 1930 - died 14th April 2009)
 * Terrance Bustamante

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, and violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Terrance no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 14th May 1946)
 * Dallas Guertin

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, cello and double bass to certain recordings in 1976, and cello to certain recordings in 1977, 1979, and 1980.

(born 3rd July 1942)
 * Erich Phong

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 19th October 1946)
 * Bob Brannon

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979.

(born 24th May 1936 - died 29th August 2012)
 * Horace Voris

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1981.

(born 13th October 1937)
 * Tomas Newkirk

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, and 1981.

(born 4th October 1939)
 * Dominick Stowell

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979, and 1981.

(born 31st March 1927 - died 22nd June 2008)
 * Bryce Beighley

He contributed harpsichord to certain recordings in 1974, 1979, and 1980.

(born 2nd April 1935)
 * Luciano Ransome

He contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, 1979, and 1980.

(born 5th June 1943)
 * Bennie Mourer

He contributed cymbals to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Bennie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 11th October 1941)
 * Taylor Stgermain

He contributed wood block to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Taylor no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 28th September 1935)
 * Lester Irion

He contributed rain-stick to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.

As of 1976, Lester no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 9th January 1944)
 * Wm Shorty

He contributed vibraphone to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, and 1977, and marxophone to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Wm no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 29th December 1936)
 * Bennett Ackles

He contributed celesta to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.

As of 1976, Bennett no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 30th April 1919 - died 13th October 2011)
 * Jere Batres

He contributed finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Jere no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 22nd June 1951)
 * Alexandra Wright

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Alexandra no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 13th May 1952)
 * Katie Russell

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Katie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 14th March 1951)
 * Amber Whitby

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976, backing vocal, keyboard, and upright piano to certain recordings in 1978, grand piano, backing vocal, electric piano, and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and backing vocal, percussion, and electric piano to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 19th September 1950)
 * Charlotte Dohrn

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, backing vocal and golden harp to certain recordings in 1976, electric Celtic harp to certain recordings in 1977, backing vocal, electric piano, finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1978, backing vocal and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and percussion, backing vocal, tack piano, and lowrey organ to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 21st July 1943)
 * Bobbie Dossett

He contributed flugelhorn to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977.

As of 1977, Bobbie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

(born 24th October 1953)
 * Esther O'Connell

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1976, backing vocal and keyboard to certain recordings in 1978, backing vocal and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and backing vocal, and grand piano to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 19th March 1940)
 * Nobuo Hagiwara

He contributed acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and electric guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 26th May 1947)
 * Junichi Ishimoto

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and backing vocal and handclaps to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 23rd March 1945)
 * Chiyoko Sakaguchi

She contributed shime-daiko to certain recordings in 1978, and tabla to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 16th February 1942)
 * Orochi Matsumoto

He contributed ōtsuzumi to certain recordings in 1978.

(born 31st December 1939)
 * Izanagi Hamamoto

He contributed horagai to certain recordings in 1978.

(born 18th September 1944)
 * Kaede Shiroma

He contributed kokyū to certain recordings in 1978.

(born 18th November 1942)
 * Avaron Tanabe

She contributed tonkori to certain recordings in 1978.

(born 27th February 1943)
 * Toby Stidham

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979, and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

(born 5th June 1941)
 * Leandro Groff

He contributed rhythm guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978, rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar and classical guitar to certain recordings in 1980, and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 29th October 1946)
 * Arnold Coloma

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 18th October 1950)
 * Cortez McNab

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar to certain recordings in 1980, and lap slide guitar, and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 2nd August 1953)
 * Luther Canup

He contributed rhythm guitar and EBow (on electric guitar) to certain recordings in 1978, rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar and rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1980, and electric guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 11th July 1945)
 * Perry McMillan

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

(born 3rd February 1949)
 * Percy Duncan

He contributed Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979, snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 19th May 1951)
 * Teodoro Orterga

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1981.

(born 10th December 1953)
 * Wilburn Charboneau

He contributed trombone and trumpet to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979, trumpet to certain recordings in 1980, and trombone to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 17th December 1950)
 * Coleman Lovell

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1978, percussion to certain recordings in 1979, percussion, backing vocal, and chimes to certain recordings in 1980, and castanets, cowbell, tambourine, shakers, and percussion to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 1st February 1946)
 * Rafael Branum

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 20th February 1947)
 * Raphael Carnegie

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 12th July 1951)
 * Leticia Angert

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

(born 16th September 1946)
 * Tamar Crafts

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

(born 31st March 1948)
 * Eleonore Hinojos

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

(born 29th July 1952)
 * Katy Taranto

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

(born 27th January 1947)
 * Corliss Sancho

She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, and 1981.

(born 31st August 1950) She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, and 1981.
 * Kayla Haycock

(born 4th September 1949)
 * -|Session Musicians Introduced from the 1980's to now=
 * Obdulia Dery

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

(born 29th May 1945)
 * Philip Murdoch

He contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and cowbell to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 9th June 1950)
 * Ellyn Compton

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and whistle to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 12th February 1940)
 * Kayleigh Buckmaster

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 22nd February 1938)
 * Diego Ellefson

He contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and clavinet to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 4th November 1945)
 * Catarina Harvard

She contributed bass drums to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 23rd March 1943)
 * Aron Rayburn

He contributed bass drums to certain recordings in 1980, and timbales to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 28th July 1948)
 * Michaele Palafox

She contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 13th December 1946)
 * Mikel Santucci

He contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 9th February 1944)
 * Ivory Scanlon

He contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980, and tuba to certain recordings in 1981.

(born 21st December 1953)
 * Arletha Molnar

She contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 13th February 1943)
 * Corinne Roca

She contributed euphonium to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 21st January 1948)
 * Randolph Canchola

He contributed euphonium to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 2nd April 1942)
 * Morris Savala

He contributed cello to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

(born 17th October 1944)
 * Ty Pattillo

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 6th March 1950)
 * Reggie Valez

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 28th July 1949)
 * Gaylord Whelpley

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.