Walter Sear

Vocals, Musical Artist

1930 – 2010

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Who was Walter Sear?

Walter Edmond Sear was an American recording engineer, musician, instrument importer and designer, inventor, composer and movie producer. He was considered a pioneer in the use of the synthesizer and an expert on vintage recording equipment. Sear ran the Sear Sound recording studio in New York City; known for its vast collection of vintage analog recording equipment and patronized by artists including Sonic Youth, Patti Smith, Steely Dan, Wynton Marsalis and Paul McCartney.

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Born
Apr 27, 1930
New Orleans
Also known as
  • Walter Edmond Sear
  • Walter Dear
  • Wally Edmonds
  • Walt Sears
  • Sear, Walter
  • Walter E. Sear
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Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Curtis Institute of Music
Died
Apr 29, 2010
Manhattan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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