Power pop legend Emitt Rhodes, who helped pioneer the rise of home recording with his solo albums, has passed away. He was 70.
Rhodes got his start in the '60s garage rock band the Palace Guard, who were featured on the Nuggets compilation with their song "Falling Sugar." He went on to join the band Merry-Go-Round.
Still, it is Rhodes's solo work that was most celebrated. A collection of early solo masters called The American Dream was released in 1970. That same year, the entirely self-produced Emitt Rhodes was released. From there, he released albums called Mirror (1971) and Farewell to Paradise (1973).
Rhodes took a break for over three decades before returning with Rainbow Ends in 2016. The album was a collaboration with Chris Price and featured contributions from Aimee Mann, Jon Brion, Nels Cline and others.
News of Rhodes's was confirmed to Pitchfork by Price. Read some tributes to the performer below.
Rhodes got his start in the '60s garage rock band the Palace Guard, who were featured on the Nuggets compilation with their song "Falling Sugar." He went on to join the band Merry-Go-Round.
Still, it is Rhodes's solo work that was most celebrated. A collection of early solo masters called The American Dream was released in 1970. That same year, the entirely self-produced Emitt Rhodes was released. From there, he released albums called Mirror (1971) and Farewell to Paradise (1973).
Rhodes took a break for over three decades before returning with Rainbow Ends in 2016. The album was a collaboration with Chris Price and featured contributions from Aimee Mann, Jon Brion, Nels Cline and others.
News of Rhodes's was confirmed to Pitchfork by Price. Read some tributes to the performer below.