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Friday, September 12, 2014

THE RECORDING ACADEMY STATEMENT RE: COSIMO MATASSA September 11, 2014

"A Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient in 2007, Cosimo Matassa was a legendary figure in early rock and roll music. A recording engineer and studio owner, he recorded some of the first rock and roll records and worked with artists such as Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others. He helped shape what would become known as the ‘New Orleans Sound’ of the 1950s and ‘60s, leading to a prolific career that lasted for more than seven decades, and cementing his status as a pioneer and essential figure of the genre. Music has lost one of its greatest original masters behind the board, and New Orleans has lost one of its legendary heroes. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends, the city of New Orleans, and all who continue to be inspired by his remarkable and timeless repertoire."
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Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy


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