Ozzie Ahlers
| Ozzie Ahlers | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | David Ozzie Ahlers |
| Born |
June 3, 1946 Summit, New Jersey, United States |
| Genres | Rock, reggae, new-age, smooth jazz, film soundtracks |
| Occupation(s) | Instrumentalist, songwriter, music producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards, guitar, bass |
David Ozzie Ahlers (born June 3, 1946 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American songwriter and music producer who plays the keyboard, guitar, and bass. In addition to a solo career, he has played with Van Morrison, and Jerry Garcia (having worked with him since 1979), as well as with The Edge and Craig Chaquico (since 1993).
Ozzie Ahlers was born June 3, 1946 in Summit, New Jersey. During high school he participated in numerous bands including The Wizards and Oz, winning some local talent contests and playing in east coast colleges. Before he graduated from Summit High School, he spent a summer on the road touring with The Shirelles. After graduation, he attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where he formed the University's most popular band of the 60's, The Oz and Ends, touring colleges for 6 years. When the band broke up, he formed Glory River and was signed by Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Productions to a recording contract in New York City.
In 1972, Ahlers moved to California, where he toured with Van Morrison and recorded three albums with Jesse Colin Young on Warner Bros. Records. He played the keyboard in Peter Rowan's band Free Mexican Airforce 1977-1978. During these years he also recorded with Gene Clark of The Byrds and rocker Greg Kihn. By 1978, he was involved with Rob Nilsson's Cine Manifest and wrote the music for the film Northern Lights, which won the Camera d’Or at The Cannes Film Festival.
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