Carlos Alomar

About me:

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Carlos Alomar, well known as one of David Bowies favorite guitarist and musical director, co-founder of the "National Rock Movement of Puerto Rico" and Former National Vice-Chairman of the Grammy Organization has been influencing the music industry for many years. His credits read like a who's who of our generation. He wrote his first no.1 single with David Bowie and John Lennon(remember the funky electric guitars of their collaboration "Fame"?. He also co-wrote Mick Jagger's Multi-Platinum solo album "Shes The Boss",as well as writing for the Pretenders, Iggy Pop and various international artist. His famous guitar sound can still be heard on Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life"(Now in heavy rotation for the Royal Caribbean cruise lines). Carlos is the recipient of 32 Gold and/or Platinum records. Over the years he has loaned his special flavor of guitar playing to such greats as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Alicea Keys,Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Nine inch Nails, Luther Vandross, Liza Minelli, Iggy Pop, Peter, Paul and Mary, Deborah Cox, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Yoko Ono, Bette Midler, James Brown, The Bee Gees,Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Prefab Sprout,, Scissor Sisters, Alicia Keys ,the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra and the list goes on.... A pioneer in the field of guitar synthesizers Carlos recorded a solo album entitled Dream Generator- A symphony of sound recorded exclusively on the synth-guitar. Alomar, (a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico- but a confirmed New Yorker) co-founded the "National Rock Movement of Puerto Rico. He has also produced many well-known Latin artists such as Soda Stereo, Wilkens, Charlie Garcia, Elan Chester, Fabiana Cantillo, and Alberto Fortis from Italy. Carlos has also produced Hip-Hop artists Hen-G & Evil-E (from the "Ice-T" syndicate) and Digable Planets. In Japan, Alomar received the Producer of the Year" award for his work with the jazz group-Casiopea. He has also worked with other well-known Japanese artist such as Taramasa Hino, Yuko Kusunoke, The Garage Project and Yukihiro Takahashi (from Y. M. O.). His music has also been featured in films such as: The Banger Sisters, 15 minutes, A Soldiers Daughter Never Cries, Usual Suspects, Copycat, Pretty Woman, Pretty in Pink and Christina F. Carlos has also scored 3 documentaries for the award winning director Barbara Koppel. His administrative experience has gained his Production Company (Guitarlos Ltd.) and Publishing Company (100 M.P.H. Music) numerous awards and Plaques from The American Society of Composers And Publishers (A.S.C.A.P), as well as The Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.). Carlos is an active member of the Grammy organization N.A.R.A.S (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) A vigilant volunteer for Grammy in the Schools,he has served as Chapter Governor (98-99). He was elected the 1st. N.Y. Latino Trustee in 1999, He has served on National and local committees, as well as being a Latin Advisory Committee member for L.A.R.A.S. Carlos has served as National Vice-chairman of N.A.R.A.S. He presently serves as President Emeritus of the New York Chapter(2006). The Element of Freedom [Sony] Alicia Keys Guitar (Rhythm),


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TOURS:

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1974 D.Bowie- DIAMOND DOGS /YOUNG AMERICANS
1976 D.Bowie- THE STATION TO STATION WORLD TOUR-
1978 D.Bowie- THE THIN WHITE DUKE WORLD TOUR-
1978 Iggy Pop- LUST FOR LIFE TOUR-
1982 Graham Parker-ANOTHER GRAY AREA TOUR
1983 D.Bowie- THE SERIOUS MOONLIGHT WORLD TOUR
1984 Yukihiro Takahashi -STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED JAPAN TOUR
1987 D.Bowie- THE GLASS SPIDER WORLD TOUR
1992 Debbie Gibson-ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE TOUR
1995 D.Bowie THE OUTSIDE WORLD TOUR
2009 The N. Carolina Symphony Orchestra -PLAY! A Video Game Symphony