John Platania
| John Platania | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ulster County, New York |
| Genres | Rock Blues |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | Train Wreck Warner Bros. |
| Associated acts |
Van Morrison Chip Taylor |
| Website | www |
| Notable instruments | |
| Guitar | |
John Platania is a well-known session musician, guitar player, and record producer.
Platania was born in 1948 in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley, in Ulster County, near .
He is most known for his work with Van Morrison, beginning on Moondance, and most recently on 2016's Keep Me Singing.
In 1973 Platania toured with Morrison as a member of his band at the time The Caledonia Soul Orchestra. The double live album It's Too Late to Stop Now was released in 1974, which included songs from three nights of the tour.
Platania also co-wrote two songs with Morrison, on his compilation album of out-takes The Philosopher's Stone, as well as playing guitar on several of the tracks on disc one.
In July 1980, Platania played guitar with Van Morrison's band at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and appeared on the 2006 issued DVD Live at Montreux 1980/1974.
In 2006, Platania again reunited with Van Morrison, touring on Morrison's "Pay The Devil" tour and continued playing with the Van Morrison band in 2008.
On September 15, 2006, he played in Van Morrison's band at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. A limited edition live album was issued from this concert — Live at Austin City Limits Festival. He also appeared with Morrison in the Austin City Limits film that was made for television and shown in November 2006 on the CMT television channel.
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