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02-23-2007, 03:08 PM
Grammy nominated audio and mix engineer, Ethan Willoughby, was killed in a car accident on Sunday, February 18th, as a result of being hit by a drunk driver.
Born, December 12, 1976 in Evansville, Wisconsin, Ethan attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, earning his degree in engineering and production education. After graduating in 1999, Ethan began his career in music training as an assistant under his mentor, famed mix engineer Dave Pensado, at The Enterprise Studio in North Hollywood, CA. While assisting Dave, Ethan worked on projects for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Brian McKnight, Jessica Simpson, Mya, Lionel Richie and Destiny's Child as well as embarking on his first collaboration with Justin Timberlake on Timberlake's debut album, Justified. Dave spoke of his friend and protege, Ethan, saying, "Of all the people I've known in the music business, Ethan had the purest love and enjoyment for what he did. Everyone he touched was better off for knowing him."
After two and a half years working under Dave Pensado, Ethan made his transition to lead engineer, quickly establishing himself as a true talent in the music industry. It was Ethan's work with will.i.am on Bob Marley's, Africa Unite (will.i.am remix), that led to his close relationship with the Black Eyed Peas and subsequent work on their projects. will.i.am stated, "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with my music, to mix it and make it sound perfect. Most importantly he was one of the nicest, kindest people that God blessed us with." Ethan continued to build his credits working with such esteemed artists as, the Rolling Stones, Busta Rhymes, the Game, Fergie, Sergio Mendes, Macy Gray, John Legend, Kelis, Common, Justin Timberlake and many more.
Most recently, Ethan realized his life-long dream of being nominated for a Grammy before the age of 30, when he was recognized with the 2007 Album of the Year Grammy nomination for his engineering efforts on Justin Timberlake's multi-platinum Future, Sex, Love Sounds. Justin shared his sadness over the loss of his friend and collaborator: "I am deeply saddened by this loss... Ethan Willoughby was not only an amazing talent in the studio, but also an amazing person. We will all miss his presence and his love for music. We love you dearly, Ethan and we will carry on your love for what we hold so dear. A true gift to our industry... A loyal friend to me. See you in the next one, my man."
Ethan is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cooper-Willoughby; daughters, Ava and Mycheala; sister, Catherine; and parents, John and Barbara Willoughby.
A memorial will be held in honor of Ethan at Morning View Studios in Malibu, CA on Saturday, February 24th at 11 AM.
Our condolences goes out to his family.
source- hiphophavoc
Born, December 12, 1976 in Evansville, Wisconsin, Ethan attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, earning his degree in engineering and production education. After graduating in 1999, Ethan began his career in music training as an assistant under his mentor, famed mix engineer Dave Pensado, at The Enterprise Studio in North Hollywood, CA. While assisting Dave, Ethan worked on projects for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Brian McKnight, Jessica Simpson, Mya, Lionel Richie and Destiny's Child as well as embarking on his first collaboration with Justin Timberlake on Timberlake's debut album, Justified. Dave spoke of his friend and protege, Ethan, saying, "Of all the people I've known in the music business, Ethan had the purest love and enjoyment for what he did. Everyone he touched was better off for knowing him."
After two and a half years working under Dave Pensado, Ethan made his transition to lead engineer, quickly establishing himself as a true talent in the music industry. It was Ethan's work with will.i.am on Bob Marley's, Africa Unite (will.i.am remix), that led to his close relationship with the Black Eyed Peas and subsequent work on their projects. will.i.am stated, "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with my music, to mix it and make it sound perfect. Most importantly he was one of the nicest, kindest people that God blessed us with." Ethan continued to build his credits working with such esteemed artists as, the Rolling Stones, Busta Rhymes, the Game, Fergie, Sergio Mendes, Macy Gray, John Legend, Kelis, Common, Justin Timberlake and many more.
Most recently, Ethan realized his life-long dream of being nominated for a Grammy before the age of 30, when he was recognized with the 2007 Album of the Year Grammy nomination for his engineering efforts on Justin Timberlake's multi-platinum Future, Sex, Love Sounds. Justin shared his sadness over the loss of his friend and collaborator: "I am deeply saddened by this loss... Ethan Willoughby was not only an amazing talent in the studio, but also an amazing person. We will all miss his presence and his love for music. We love you dearly, Ethan and we will carry on your love for what we hold so dear. A true gift to our industry... A loyal friend to me. See you in the next one, my man."
Ethan is survived by his wife, Stephanie Cooper-Willoughby; daughters, Ava and Mycheala; sister, Catherine; and parents, John and Barbara Willoughby.
A memorial will be held in honor of Ethan at Morning View Studios in Malibu, CA on Saturday, February 24th at 11 AM.
Our condolences goes out to his family.
source- hiphophavoc