Portland State Magazine Fall 2012

The truth behind the hits TH E MON KEES , the Byrds, and even the Beach Boys had a secret that few knew. The real musical power behind their Top 40 hits during the 1960s and early '70s were their little known , but miracle– working studio musicians, loosely known as the Wrecking Crew. Kent Hartman '83, former music promoter and PSU marketing instructor, reveals all in The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story ofRock And Rolf's Best-Kept Secret, St. Martin's Press, 2012. Hear the story directly from Hartman during PSU Weekend (page 17). Mixing it up LOUD GU ITA RS, booming drums and the clear voice of a single violin. It seems like one of these things doesn't belong, but violinist Aaron Meyer MEd '00, manages to merge contemporary progressive rock and classical music into innovative and exciting compositions and performances. Meyer plays around the world, but when he's home in Portland he teaches children in music education programs. He will give his 12th annual holiday concert in Portland on December 21 and 22. ■ FANFARE FALL 2012 PORTLAND STATE MAGAZINE 7