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Born on December 30, 1939 in The Bronx, New York, United States, Felix Pappalardi was a songwriter, record producer and composer. Death is recorded on April 17, 1983, at the age of 43. Education on record includes High School of Music & Art and University of Michigan.
My Take
Felix Pappalardi is one of those figures whose story leaves me a little melancholy. As Mountain's bassist and co-vocalist behind "Mississippi Queen," and as a producer with a famously sharp ear, he shaped both sides of the music he touched. The Bronx-born, Michigan-educated craftsman clearly had taste and discipline, yet he was gone at just forty-three in 1983. I often wonder what more he might have given us with another few decades. What stays with me is that the records he left behind still sound vital, and I think people like him deserve to be remembered far more widely.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Felix Pappalardi
- Name (Japanese)
- フェリックス・パパラルディ
- Reading
- ふぇりっくす・ぱぱらるでぃ
- Born
- December 30, 1939 – April 17, 1983
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / record producer / composer / singer / guitarist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- High School of Music & Art
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Felix Pappalardi born?
Felix Pappalardi was born on December 30, 1939.
When did Felix Pappalardi die?
Felix Pappalardi died on April 17, 1983, aged 43.
Where was Felix Pappalardi from?
Felix Pappalardi was from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What did Felix Pappalardi do?
Felix Pappalardi worked as songwriter, record producer, composer, singer, guitarist.
Where did Felix Pappalardi study?
Felix Pappalardi attended University of Michigan.
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