The Lillywhite Sessions at Avatar Studios is a new aspect of The World Cafe Radio Show on National Public Radio. Featuring Record Producer Steve Lillywhite, the shows are taped live at the legendary Avatar Recording Studios in New York City.
The first session, featuring She & Him, aired Wednesday June 11, 2008. In the second hour of this first installment, World Cafe host David Dye interviewed Lillywhite, focusing on the U2 album War, one of the producer's many notable achievements.
Steve Lillywhite entered the music scene when he was 17 as a tape operator with London's Polygram Studios and has been making records for more than 35 years. Among others, he has produced albums with bands such as U2, Dave Matthews Band, Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel, XTC, The La's, Morrissey, The Rolling Stones, The Pogues and The Talking Heads. He has won numerous accolades in his career including the Grammy® Award for Producer of the Year. He is known for his ability to inspire artists and has been instrumental in shaping many career-making albums and songs.
OK now I remember, You wur in the Mix magazine in the section of 30 people who helped change music, yup ur pic right next to prince. Amazing recognition and congrats... Stay positive... 1
WOW! I was always tryin to add you as a friend! Glad you enabled the tab! Please feel free to check out my songs "There somewhat unique, I hear". I always valued your contributions to Artists Albums.
I love 'White Winter Hymnal', what beautiful vocals. If you ever need a random unknown female vocalist for any of your songs, just point your arrow my way.:) I've also enjoyed listening to our archives of your shows, particularly the Pretenders, excellent, thank you for such a high quality show.
Hi Steve!! Thank you very much !! Congratulations for all your poductions in your big career ,"Sparkle in the Rain" has still the most incredible,wild and powerful sound that I never listened!!! All the best !! Roby
