Expertise:
Music production; Composition; Singing
Major Product/SVS:
Music composition and production
Hobbies/Sports:
Sailing; Landscaping; Gardening; Cooking; Golfing; Photography
Affiliations Awards:
Screen Actors Guild; American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; Local 802, American Federation of Musicians
Children's Names:
Jason, Christopher, Lindsay, Lisa
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is getting paid for doing what he loves to do.
Charity:
Co-Leader, Save Winnifred Beach, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Number Of Years In Profession:
47
Number Of Years In Current Position:
47
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, high energy, integrity, and fearlessness.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his family background of musicians.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lucas was born in Buffalo, New York. He started singing at four years of age. At 19, he became a record promotion man for Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Sam Cook, The Everly Brothers and many others. He was a social director and performer in Miami Beach where he met drummer Buddy Rich who asked him to join the band for a tour around the world. Following the tour, Mr. Lucas moved to Los Angeles where he produced several artists, wrote special material and jingles. He became the production singer at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas where he was discovered by Doris Day and was signed to Arwin Records. He then moved to New York where he became a sound engineer for jazz musician Don Elliott. He joined the ‘Dave Lambert Singers’ and was featured in D.A. Pennebaker’s film ‘The Audition’ at RCA records. While he was with Don Elliot’s studio, he engineered and produced various newcomers like Laura Nyro, Ravi Shankar, produced by Timothy Leary, Joao & Astrud Gilberto, Tim Rose, Cass Elliot, along with established artists Jimmy Smith, Bill Evans, Mel Torme, Terry Gibbs and others. Mr. Lucas wrote and produced his first New York jingle for Maclean's Toothpaste with Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz. In 1969, Quincy Jones introduced him to Cy Coleman, who signed him to Notable Music Publishing Company. Along with songwriting and jingles, he continued to produce people he admired including Carly Simon, Tim Rose, Charlie Brown, the Alessi Brothers, Leta Galloway, Doug Howard, Rachele Cappelli, and Think Dog. In 1970, he was asked by Leonard Horn to do music for a new movie called ‘The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart’ starring unknown 18 year old actor, Don Johnson. Mr. Lucas also composed music for Bill Claxton’s fashion film ‘Basic Black’ featuring Peggy Moffitt which is now in the Museum of Modern Art. He built the Warehouse Recording Studio which started a new era in the jingle production business. The Warehouse became a hub for the New York music scene and is now owned and operated by Wyclef Jean. In 1998, he sold the Warehouse and moved back to Miami where he built a studio and is writing songs, jingles and continuing to work on a music. He discovered the band Blue Oyster Cult and produced their first album and later produced 'Agents of Fortune' which included 'Don't Fear the Reaper.' He sang background vocals and played the now famous cowbell, an SNL skit. In 1998, he sold the warehouse and currently writes in Miami. He also works for the company Sandy Shoes Ltd.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing operations; Music production; Recording studio in his home; Writes jingles
Awards/Honors:
Clio Award; ADDY Award; Gold and Platinum Records, Recording Industry Association of America