Guy Babylon (December 20, 1956 – September 2, 2009) was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John. Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida, earning a BFA in music composition. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California.

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  • Guy Babylon (December 20, 1956 – September 2, 2009) was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John. Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida, earning a BFA in music composition. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1988, he joined Elton John's studio and touring band, appearing on the album Sleeping With the Past. In 1990, he appeared with the group Warpipes, a side project of fellow Elton John member Davey Johnstone. 2001 was a good year for Babylon, as he won an Grammy Award for his contributions on the Elton John / Tim Rice musical Aida_(musical). Babylon also worked extensively on the Elton John / Bernie Taupin musical Lestat, (based on the Anne Rice novels). Until his death, he lived in Los Angeles with his wife and kids, and was a member of Elton John's six-member touring and recording band. He died of a heart attack on September 2, 2009, while swimming in the pool.
  • Guy Babylon war ein US-amerikanischer Komponist und Keyboarder, der für seine Zusammenarbeit mit Elton John bekannt wurde. Babylon ging zur Francis Scott Key High School und besuchte anschließend die University of South Florida, die er mit dem Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musikkomposition abschloss. Er zog nach Los Angeles. 1988 wurde er Mitglied von Elton Johns Studio- und Tourneeband und wirkte bei der Einspielung des Albums Sleeping With the Past mit. 1990 spielte er außerdem bei der Gruppe Warpipes, einem Seitenprojekt von Davey Johnstone, einem weiteren Mitglied von Elton Johns Band. Im Jahre 2001 erhielt der Originalsoundtrack des Musicals Aida, an dem er mitgewirkt hatte, einen Grammy Award. Er arbeitete ferner mit Elton John und Bernie Taupin am Musical Lestat. Bis zu seinem Tod lebte er mit seiner Familie in Los Angeles und war Mitglied der sechsköpfigen Tournee- und Aufnahmeband von Elton John. Insgesamt stand er in 1351 Konzerten an der Seite von Elton John auf der Bühne. Sein letztes Konzert war am 1. August 2009 im Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia/USA im Rahmen der Face To Face von Elton John und Billy Joel. Babylon starb - nach jetzigem Stand der Ermittlungen, eine Obduktion steht noch aus - an einem Herzinfarkt beim Schwimmen in einem Schwimmbecken.
  • Guy Babylon was een keyboardspeler en componist, die vooral gekend is voor zijn samenwerking met Elton John. Babylon studeerde compositie aan de University of South Florida. Na zijn studies verhuisde hij naar Los Angeles en ging in 1988 aan de slag bij de studio en de groep van Elton John. Hij is o.m. te horen op het album Sleeping With the Past. In 1990 verscheen hij bij de groep "Warpipes", een nevenproject van Elton Johns groepslid Davey Johnstone. In 2001 won Babylon een Grammy voor zijn bijdrage aan de musical Aida van Elton John en Tim Rice. Guy werkte ook uitgebreid mee aan de musical van Elton John en Bernie Taupin, Lestat (naar de romans van Ann Rice). Hij overleed in september 2009 aan een hartaanval tijdens het zwemmen.
  • Guy Babylon a fost un compozitor american, care a lucrat împreună cu Elton John. Babylon a început studiile la Francis Scott Key High School urmând pe urmă cursurile la University of South Florida, unde la încheierea studiilor a compus Bachelor of Fine Arts. În Los Angeles în 1988 devine membru în Elton Johns Studio şi ia parte la turnee, contribuind la alcătuirea albumului muzical Sleeping With the Past. În 1990 mai cântă şi cu grupă muzicală Warpipes, participă la un proiect a lui Davey Johnstone. În anul 2001 participă cu trupa la musicalul Aida, obţinând premiul Grammy Award. Colaborează cu Elton John şi Bernie Taupin la musicalul Lestat. El locuieşte cu familia sa până la moarte în Los Angeles fiind unul din cei şase membrii ai trupei muzicale a lui Elton John, unde a luat parte la 1351 concerte. Babylon moare - cauza morţii fiind stabilită la autopsie, ca infarct cardiac care a avut loc într-un bazin de înot.
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  • Guy Babylon (December 20, 1956 – September 2, 2009) was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John. Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida, earning a BFA in music composition. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California.
  • Guy Babylon war ein US-amerikanischer Komponist und Keyboarder, der für seine Zusammenarbeit mit Elton John bekannt wurde. Babylon ging zur Francis Scott Key High School und besuchte anschließend die University of South Florida, die er mit dem Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musikkomposition abschloss. Er zog nach Los Angeles. 1988 wurde er Mitglied von Elton Johns Studio- und Tourneeband und wirkte bei der Einspielung des Albums Sleeping With the Past mit.
  • Guy Babylon was een keyboardspeler en componist, die vooral gekend is voor zijn samenwerking met Elton John. Babylon studeerde compositie aan de University of South Florida. Na zijn studies verhuisde hij naar Los Angeles en ging in 1988 aan de slag bij de studio en de groep van Elton John. Hij is o.m. te horen op het album Sleeping With the Past. In 1990 verscheen hij bij de groep "Warpipes", een nevenproject van Elton Johns groepslid Davey Johnstone.
  • Guy Babylon a fost un compozitor american, care a lucrat împreună cu Elton John. Babylon a început studiile la Francis Scott Key High School urmând pe urmă cursurile la University of South Florida, unde la încheierea studiilor a compus Bachelor of Fine Arts. În Los Angeles în 1988 devine membru în Elton Johns Studio şi ia parte la turnee, contribuind la alcătuirea albumului muzical Sleeping With the Past.
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