Cherry Beat - Session Musicians


 * The following is a list of session musicians that contributed backing vocals and/or instruments to various Cherry Beat recordings. Most of the names were drawn from this site, but there are several exceptions.

He contributed electric guitar and banjo to certain recordings in 1971, and banjo, percussion, and tambourine to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Donald Key

As of 1977, Donald no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and tambourine on snare, tambourine, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Raymond Gunn

As of 1977, Raymond no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed organ and keyboard to certain recordings in 1971, hammond organ and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and keyboard and melodica to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Harris Galvin

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1971, percussion and maracas to certain recordings in 1972, percussion, maracas, sleigh bells, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and percussion to certain recordings to 1976.
 * Riley Ganz

Since he became a producer for the band at the end of 1976, any subsequent instrumentation he contributes will no longer be updated on this page, as he is no longer officially a Cherry Beat session musician.

He contributed rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and mandolin to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Mickey Choudhury

As of 1977, Mickey no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed baritone saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Wiley Stancill

He contributed tenor saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Ricky Stanbery

He contributed baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1973, and 1974, and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Shaun Galloway

As of 1977, Shaun no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed bongo drums to certain recordings in 1971, bongo drums, backing vocal, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1974, and bongo drums and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Tod Lowy

As of 1977, Tod no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed chocalho and cowbell to certain recordings in 1971, cowbell to certain recordings in 1973, cowbell and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977, and cowbell to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Antony Newcomb

He contributed tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Ernesto Selby

He contributed harmonica to certain recordings in 1971, 1974, and 1976.
 * Oliver Janas

As of 1977, Oliver no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed alto saxophone and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1976, and alto saxophone and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.
 * German Sprinkle

As of 1977, German no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed clarinet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, harmonica to certain recordings in 1978, and clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Alphonse Labounty

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, and trumpet and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Jared Underhill

As of 1977, Jared no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and trombone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Delmer Matousek

He contributed cello to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.
 * Chester McGlade

As of 1977, Chester no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Elisha Bedsole

As of 1978, Elisha no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Patricia Cockrill

As of 1978, Patricia no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, cello to certain recordings in 1978, and violin and cello to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Tracey Lessman

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, flute and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and flute to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Ron Hayhurst

He contributed conga drums to certain recordings in 1972, conga drums and drums with brushes in 1974, and timbales and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Marvin Comer

As of 1977, Marvin no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed steel pan to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Parker Bibb

As of 1977, Parker no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Ned Morphis

He contributed bamboo sticks to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Kent Felps

He contributed glass bottle and spoon to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Calvin Arndt

He contributed claves to certain recordings in 1972, and claves and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Brock Bostic

As of 1977, Brock no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed jawbone to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Milan Moniz

He contributed sitar to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974.
 * Dominique Caraveo

He contributed bass pedals to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.
 * Blaine Christ

As of 1977, Blaine no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed clarinet to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Kendrick Vantassel

He contributed bass clarinet to certain recordings in 1972, and bassoon to certain recordings in 1976.
 * Elwood Gowins

As of 1977, Elwood no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Lacy Gram

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.
 * Noel Kontos

As of 1977, Noel no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Darin Askins

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.
 * Jackie Barb

As of 1977, Jackie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1972, trombone and tuba to certain recordings in 1976, and trombone to certain recordings in 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Johnathan Martz

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.
 * Ellsworth Hutchins

As of 1977, Ellsworth no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1976, and 1977.
 * Williams Torian

As of 1977, Williams no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Grady Ashman

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Neal Nobriga

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, backing vocal, electric piano, handclaps, and maracas to certain recordings in 1978, and grand piano and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Elodia McDonald

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977, and viola to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Gonzalo Northup

As of 1978, Gonzalo no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, and violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Marcellus Folger

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, and violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, and 1978.
 * Terrance Bustamante

As of 1978, Terrance no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, cello and double bass to certain recordings in 1976, and cello to certain recordings in 1977 and 1979.
 * Dallas Guertin

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Erich Phong

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Bob Brannon

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Horace Voris

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, and 1979.
 * Tomas Newkirk

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979.
 * Dominick Stowell

He contributed harpsichord to certain recordings in 1974.
 * Bryce Beighley

He contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, and 1979.
 * Luciano Ransome

He contributed cymbals to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.
 * Bennie Mourer

He contributed wood block to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.
 * Taylor Stgermain

He contributed rain-stick to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.
 * Lester Irion

He contributed vibraphone to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, and 1977.
 * Wm Shorty

He contributed celesta to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.
 * Bennett Ackles

He contributed finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1974.
 * Jere Batres

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.
 * Alexandra Wright

As of 1974, Alexandra no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.
 * Katie Russell

As of 1975, Katie no longer contributes to Cherry Beat recordings.

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976, backing vocal, keyboard, and upright piano to certain recordings in 1978, and grand piano and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Amber Whitby

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, backing vocal and golden harp to certain recordings in 1976, electric Celtic harp to certain recordings in 1977, and backing vocal, electric piano, and finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Charlotte Dohrn

He contributed flugelhorn to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977.
 * Bobbie Dossett

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1976, and backing vocal and keyboard to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Esther O'Connell

He contributed acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Nobuo Hagiwara

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Junichi Ishimoto

She contributed shime-daiko to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Chiyoko Sakaguchi

He contributed ōtsuzumi to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Orochi Matsumoto

He contributed horagai to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Izanagi Hamamoto

He contributed kokyū to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Kaede Shiroma

She contributed tonkori to certain recordings in 1978.
 * Avaron Tanabe

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Toby Stidham

He contributed rhythm guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Leandro Groff

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Arnold Coloma

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Cortez McNab

He contributed rhythm guitar and EBow (on electric guitar) to certain recordings in 1978, and rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Luther Canup

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Perry McMillan

He contributed Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Percy Duncan

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Teodoro Orterga

He contributed trombone and trumpet to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Wilburn Charboneau

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1978, and percussion to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Coleman Lovell

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Rafael Branum

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.
 * Raphael Carnegie

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Leticia Angert

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Tamar Crafts

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Eleonore Hinojos

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Katy Taranto

She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Corliss Sancho

She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979.
 * Kayla Haycock