Joel Rasmussen

Joel Rasmussen (born September 14, 1970) is a Montana born filmmaker, author, and producer. He produced and co-wrote Before the Music Dies, a 2006 documentary, narrated by Forest Whitaker that examines the homogenization of the music industry.[1] Rasmussen and the film's director, Andrew Shapter spent a year traveling across the U.S. interviewing hundreds of people in the music business.[2] The film features interviews and performances from such musicians and groups as Doyle Bramhall II, Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Elvis Costello, and Bonnie Raitt [3] He is the CEO and Co-founder of Fantrail.

Early years

Rasmussen attended Lewis and Clark College and graduated from the University of Montana in 2003 with a degree in Music Technology.[4]

Personal life

Rasmussen lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Dani and son Leif.[5]

References
  1. "Plot Summary for Before the Music Dies". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. "Puremusic review of B4MD". www.puremusic.com. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  3. Before the Music Dies at IMDb
  4. "Faron West Bios". Retrieved 25 February 2010.
  5. "Is Rock Star Dave Matthews a Publishing Genius?". Retrieved 25 February 2010.
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