Genre: New Age
Decades Active: 80s, 90s
This San Francisco native got his start hanging out and eventually touring with the members of Group 87, a late-'70s instrumental ensemble that featured Mark Isham and Patrick O'Hearn. With Isham, Chin attended a seminar conducted by Brian Eno on applying advanced technology to music. The event was a revelation for the young guitarist, who was... [+] Read More
Patrick O'Hearn
Genre: New Age
Decades Active: 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s
In the early '80s, this bassist and synthesist was mired in the glitz and grind of pop music as a member of the group Missing Persons. Then friend Peter Baumann, best known for his work with Tangerine Dream, made O'Hearn an offer he couldn't refuse. Baumann had visions of starting a record label catering to his first love, contemporary... [+] Read More
