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John Platania
eg, g, voc, *1948 US, New York
Musician / Producer of Rock and World
John Platania is a well-known session musician, guitar player, and record producer.Platania was born in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, in Ulster County, near Woodstock.He is most known for his work with Van Morrison, beginning on Moondance, and most recently on 2009's Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1973 Platania toured with Morrison as a member of his band at the time The Caledonia Soul Orchestra. The double live album It's Too Late to Stop Now was released in 1974, which included songs from three nights of the tour. Platania also co-wrote two songs with Morrison, on his compilation album of out-takes The Philosopher's Stone, as well as playing guitar on several of the tracks on disc one.
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Roll Joe | Chip Taylor, John Platania & Kendel Carson | 2011 | Album |
| Blues, Waltzes And Badland Borders | John Platania | 2007 | Album |
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