Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller is an American neoclassical new-age music ensemble founded and directed by percussionist/composer Chip Davis in 1974. The group is known primarily for its Fresh Aire series of albums, which blend classical music with elements of new age and rock, and for its modern recordings of Christmas music. The group has sold 28 million albums in the U.S. alone.

Mannheim Steamroller
OriginOmaha, Nebraska
GenresNeoclassical new-age music, holiday, progressive rock
Years active1974–present
LabelsAmerican Gramaphone
Members
  • Chip Davis
  • Roxanne Layton
  • Becky Kia-Mills
  • Mark Angor
  • Tom Sharpe
  • Brian Czach
  • Paul Mutzabaugh
  • Ed Berry
  • Anna Lackkaff
  • David Plank
  • Chris Forte
  • Tom Vitacco
  • Reed Flygt
  • (Many Others)
Past members
  • Jackson Berkey
  • Bobby Jenkins
  • Almeda Berkey
  • Eric Hansen
  • Carol Scott
  • Milt Bailey
  • David Kappy
  • Steve Shipps
  • Ron Cooley
  • Arnie Roth
  • Chuck Penington
  • Jonathan Swoboda
  • Joey Gulizia
  • Jeff Yang
  • Bobby Kunkle
  • Johnny Adams
WebsiteMannheimSteamroller.com
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.