[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E962]
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                         GROVER ``JEEP'' HARNED

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to the life of 
a pioneer of the music industry, Grover Harned of Hermosa, Colorado. 
Grover passed away recently at the age of 72. As his beloved wife 
Carla, other family members and friends mourn his passing, I think it 
is fitting for us to recognize the remarkable achievements of this 
talented man.
  Grover, or ``Jeep'' as his friends called him, will be remembered as 
the inventor of the multi-track recording devices that allowed 
musicians to mix together several recorded tracks. His recording 
innovations are credited with helping launch the careers of many 
notable artists, including Eric Clapton and the Bee Gees. Grover's 
equipment helped record many of American music's most notable songs, 
such as Aretha Franklin's ``Respect'' and James Brown's ``I Feel 
Good.'' He was so successful during the 1970s that about 60 percent of 
all the music recorded in this country took place at his company, MCI.
  Millions of Americans have not only heard the music that Grover's 
machines have recorded, but his devices also helped launch a number of 
successful businesses. According to Billboard Magazine, Grover's 
recording equipment was instrumental in encouraging many other 
entrepreneurs to enter the music industry.
  Mr. Speaker, Grover's death is a tragic loss to his family and 
friends, the recording industry, and all lovers of music. As his 
friends and family mourn his passing, Grover will be remembered for the 
wonderful tunes he helped create.

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