Barry Beckett was a true pioneer. He has influenced as many as Tom Dowd and respected by just as much as well.

rest easy man.

IC

smoke from a distent fire is a great song and the production is a big part of why.

Don’t forget he was in Traffic for awhile.

Or I guess I could read the article more carefully. lol

Since Traffic never had a Barry or a Beckett, I don’t understand how even a cursory glance at the article could have confused you, William.

Rest in peace, Mr. Beckett. Skynyrd was right, the Swampers really did get me off so much.

Yes, Barry Beckett appeared on Traffic’s live “On the Road” album.

I knew Barry since the 6th grade at Glen Iris Elementary School in Birmingham. Throughout his life he was the same quality person. Talented but never one to boast. A true christian, honest, sober family man but never one to preach. He is a great example that to have a prolonged remarkable career in such a competitive business takes more than just talent, although he certainly had that. Barry worked hard at his craft and never passed up the chance to learn and perfect his art. He learned from legendary music people but also passed on his knowledge to others. We will miss his work but listeners will be hearing his music for as long as we have music.

I remember Barry from Ramsay High in Birmingham, AL. Ramsay is also the alma mater of Louise Fletcher who won an Oscar for best actress for “One Flew Over the Coocoo’s Nest” and of Fannie Flagg (actress and author of “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe”, as well as Phil Alford, who play Jem Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” We’re proud of our local talent. I graduated from Ramsay with Carolyn, Barry’s sister, who predeceased him nine years ago. Dawn in Homewood

I remember Barry from Ramsay High in Birmingham, AL. Ramsay is also the alma mater of Louise Fletcher who won an Oscar for best actress for “One Flew Over the Coocoo’s Nest” and of Fannie Flagg (actress and author of “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe”, as well as Phil Alford, who play Jem Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” We’re proud of our local talent. I graduated from Ramsay with Carolyn, Barry’s sister, who predeceased him nine years ago. Dawn in Homewood

RIP, Big Guy. You were the best.

I worked with Barry before he went to Nashville. He was not only the most talented person I’ve worked with, but also the nicest and most willing to share the endless amount of knowledge he had in music and recording. He changed my life. One of the main things he would tell you and always show in his work and life, was to “Always stay positive”, and he did.

This is very sad news. I will be moving from Mobile to the “Shoals” in the fall in hopes of volunteering to get the word out and bring young, aspiring musicians and musicians at the top of their field “back to the Shoals” for their production and recording needs. I will dedicate all of my volunteerism in memory and in honor of Barry Beckett.
God Speed, Barry.
Karen “KD” Glenday

I’ve been looking at the number of songs that Barry played on, and it’s extremely impressive.
Still, there are classics I know he played on that I haven’t seen listed anywhere. Among them are Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years”, and Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll”. I guess it’s impossible to list them all.
He was obviously unbelievably versatile.

I went to Elementary school with Barry, first through eighth grade. We took piano from the same teacher. What some may not know is that he was a great classical music pianist as well. He used to sit down and rip off a Rachmaninoff that sent chills up and down the spine. And yes, he was the nicest guy you would ever want to know.

Having been friends with Barry all through elementary school, I can say without a doubt that God truly blessed him with talent that was only seen in adults. He could play ANY song by ear on the piano…even when he was just a child. He was a good boy and that goodness was with him until the day he died.

I’ve played music since 1967 and became aware of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section in the early 70’s. They were a great influence on me, as well as was Jerry Wexler. I got to talk to Roger Hawkins on the phone about playing sessions, etc. in the early 80’s and he was very friendly and helpful to me. The MSRS mean a great deal to me and it’s with great admiration and sadness I say Mr. Beckett, God bless and rest easy…

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