Ted Templeman
| Ted Templeman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 24, 1944 Santa Cruz, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock music |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, vocals, guitar, drums |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
| Associated acts |
Harpers Bizarre Doobie Brothers Van Halen Eric Clapton |
Ted Templeman (born October 24, 1944, in Santa Cruz, California) is an American record producer.
Templeman began his career in the mid 1960s in the Santa Cruz area as a drummer in a band called The Tikis. At the suggestion of Lenny Waronker, the group decided to change their name. Harpers Bizarre was founded in 1966, with Templeman switching to guitar and vocals. In 1967, the group released the album Feelin' Groovy (Warner Bros.), which included material by Randy Newman that later appeared on the songwriter's 1972 album Sail Away. Harpers Bizarre disbanded in 1970.
That same year, Templeman recorded what is now considered a cult classic. Using doubletracking, he appeared as "The Templeton Twins" backed by "Teddy Turner & his Bunsen Burners," recording contemporary hits of the time such as "Hey Jude" and "Light My Fire" in a pseudo-1920s style.
Much of his work was done in collaboration with recording engineer Donn Landee at Sunset Studios in Hollywood, California. In 1970, Templeman began working as an engineer for Warner Bros. Records. That year, he produced the eponymous The Doobie Brothers debut album, followed the next year by the Doobies' Toulouse Street album, which achieved platinum record status on the strength of the hit single "Listen to the Music." Templeman continued a long professional relationship with The Doobie Brothers, producing many more hit singles and albums for the group.
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