NORTH PORT, FL, April 15, 2013 (Press-News.org) Mickey Carroll is a guitar player, singer and bandleader who is dedicated to giving back to the world through community activism and musical commentary.
Mickey's career started in 1956 playing clubs in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. In 1957 he and Bill Harner started the doo-wop musical duo "Billy and Mickey". Billy and Mickey was one of the first white acts to break the color barrier playing a string of black and white concerts in the 1950's.
In the 1960s Mickey was managed by the original owner of Harlem's Cotton Club, Herman Stark and son Steve, performing in the upscale hotels of Miami Beach.
In 1974 Mickey was signed by Soul Train legend Don Cornelius and Dick Griffy to Solar Records. By 1975 Mickey was recording the first album recorded at sea. Don and Dick moved the famous Record Plant Studio in Sausalito, California aboard a 110 foot ship! Helmed by the legendary Bob Johnston (Bob Dylan, Elvis, Johnny Cash) the album was recorded with an all-star roster of musicians including hit songwriter Jimmy Webb, Leon Pendarvis - NBC's Saturday Night Live music director, Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones and Willie Hall of the Blues Brothers band.
In 1978, Mickey's album "Love Life" was nominated for a Grammy award. Engineered by Grammy-winner Eric Schilling, "Love Life" still sounds fresh today and is currently released around the world by Vision Records and Banderia Music Company.
By 1980 Mickey had decided to take a new direction with his music. Partnering with Rod Glaubman (founder of PACE, the largest non-profit performing arts organization in America), Mickey and Rod created concert events for those with disabilities, veterans and senior citizens. In 1983 Mickey was featured on NBC's Today Show
In 1984 Mickey was awarded a gold record for his song, "Love Is Where You Find It". It went to number one on Billboard's R&B chart, recorded by "The Whispers" on Solar Records.
From 2000 to 2010 Mickey ran Mother J Productions, a 501c non-profit he founded to fund arts education through concert performances and community events. Mother J contributed over $100,000 to arts education and world community disaster relief funds.
2011 finds Mickey still hard at work writing new songs, recording, and releasing socially conscious music. Produced by Howard Albert (Bee Gees, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers) and released around the world by Vision records (US and Europe) and Banderia music (Asia)
Mickey has long relationships with the best musicians, producers and engineers in the business. Let Mickey put together a show for your next fundraiser, convention, or event.
President of Mother J Productions; a not for profit organization that uses music to create an environment in each community from which unity,respect and love can grow through the Arts.
1986 to 1999 : Professional musician and songwriter in Nashville Tn. for Chelsea Studios
1960 to 1986: Professional musician Hotels, Conventions, P.A.C.E. concerts and audio studios in the Miami area
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
RIAA Gold Record recipient; "Love is Where You Find It" #1 R&B album Billboard
Artist that recorded songs written by Mickey Carroll
Soul Train Gang from TV show Soul Train. John Mayal, Dion, Steve Alimo, Foxy Brown, Marty Hagard, The Whispers. NBC Today Show American Dream segment
1983 Grammy nominee "Best New Artist"
1975 RCA Records "Mickey Carroll" first album recorded at sea
2005 Florida Alliance for Arts Education Arts & Humanity award presented by the first lady of FL and the Secretary of state
2004 Certificate of Appreciation Lake County Commissioners
2001 Mother J Day Proclamation made by the city of Winter Park FL regarding a jazz musical written by Mickey Carroll
Stephen Foster specializes in direct to radio promotion and airplay verification.
Website: http://globalradiopromo.com
Mickey Carroll Releases "People Love Life", Howard Albert-Produced Single
Seminal Hit recording artist Mickey Carroll releases Howard Albert-produced single "People Love Life".
2013-04-15
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[Press-News.org] Mickey Carroll Releases "People Love Life", Howard Albert-Produced SingleSeminal Hit recording artist Mickey Carroll releases Howard Albert-produced single "People Love Life".