Al Schmitt 1930 - 2021
Recording Engineer
George Massenburg is a once-in-a-generation multi-talented producer, engineer, inventor and educator. Over the past 45 years he has designed, built and managed a number of studios and his work on parametric equalization has received worldwide recognition. He’s also recorded a number of notable artists, including James Taylor, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Dixie Chicks, Billy Joel, Natalie Merchant and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Additionally, George won a GRAMMY in the Best Engineered Recording-Non-Classical category for engineering and mixing Linda Ronstadt’s Cry Like A Rain Storm, Howl Like The Wind. He also produced Linda Ronstadt’s Dedicated To The One I Love, which won the GRAMMY for Best Musical Album for Children; and he mixed Patty Loveless’ Mountain Soul II recording, which won the GRAMMY for Best Bluegrass Album.