Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell

Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell is an American musician, songwriter, audio engineer, record producer and owner of Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his work with Al Green, Solomon Burke, Anthony Hamilton, Rod Stewart, John Mayer, 8 Ball, Lamont Dozier, William Bell and Cody Chesnutt.[1][2][3]

Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
BornMemphis, Tennessee
GenresR&B, soul, hard rock, blues rock, blues
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, audio engineer
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1990–present
LabelsHi Records
Websiteroyalstudios.com

Early years

Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell was born in Memphis, Tennessee, into a musical family. His grandfather, Willie Mitchell, operated Royal Studios and was Vice President of Hi Records. He produced and arranged music for a variety of acts including Al Green, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson and Buddy Guy.

Due to his father's success, Mitchell was surrounded by top recording artists from a very young age, including Al Green, the Jacksons, KC & the Sunshine Band, Michael McDonald, and the Doobie Brothers among others.[2]

Mitchell became interested in music production at a very early age with memories of Royal Studios as early as 6 years old.[2]

Career

Mitchell began working with his father at a young age, accumulating rare credits and abilities. His own career began at age 17 when he played keyboard on one of Al Green's gospel albums which later won a Grammy award. Mitchell continued to work on albums alongside his father.[4]

He has been a producer/engineer at Royal Studios from the early 90s through the present.[4]

In 2006 Mitchell was credited with the horn arrangements for Track 12 of John Mayer's Continuum. The album was later certified double platinum.

In January 2010 Willie Mitchell died, leaving Royal Studios in the hands of his sons, Boo Mitchell as manager and Archie Mitchell as audio engineer.[5]

Since 2010, Mitchell has produced or engineered a wide range of acts including Barbra Blue, Jay Gaunt, Axelle Red, Brandon O. Bailey, Solomon Burke, Cody Chesnutt, Snoop Dog, Bobby Rush, William Bell, Keb Mo, Terrance Howard and Boz Scaggs.[1][2]

In 2011, Mitchell tracked an album for Sir Cliff Richard titled "Soulicious" which included executive producer David Gest and former Motown producer Lamont Dozier. Mitchell continues to operate Royal Studios as owner, manager and producer.[2]

Family

Lawrence Mitchell and his wife Tanya have five children.

Boo Mitchel and wife Tanya are pictured on the cover of RSVP Magazine, February 2019 Issue.[6]

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References
  1. http://www.fisheye-music.com/de/projects/projects.htm
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/6333/1/Music--Money/Page1.html
  4. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/Feb/05/family-tradition/
  5. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/willie-mitchell-memphisbased-producer-arranger-and-songwriter-for-al-green-ann-peebles-and-wet-wet-wet-1861135.html
  6. https://issuu.com/rsvpmagazine/docs/rsvp_magazine_february_2019
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