Mannheim Steamroller
The alias of composer Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller was among the pioneers of neo-classical electronic music, emerging as one of the driving forces behind the New Age phenomenon.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller!
Bring in Christmas week with a fine holiday tradition! Grammy Award(c) winner and best-selling author, Chip Davis, the creator of Mannheim Steamroller will direct and co-produce the 25th anniversary tour of the Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller that will be coming to the Mayo Civic Center on the Saturday before Christmas, December 19, 2009. The popularity of Mannheim Steamroller has made them the largest selling Christmas artist of all time. The group has sold more than 35 million recordings and will be releasing a limited edition, 25th Anniversary Christmas collection. This two disc set will include 25 Chip Davis and fan favorites.
The unique talent of Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller has created such loyalty that audience members make this part of their family Christmas tradition. They have been on a 25 year journey with this incomparable group and their many unparalleled recordings.
Chip Davis founded Mannheim Steamroller in 1974 to showcase his interest in fusing modern popular and classical techniques. After the first Fresh Aire album was turned down by major record labels, Davis founded American Gramaphone for its release as well as all subsequent Mannheim Steamroller albums. A total of eight Fresh Aire albums were released, concluding with Fresh Aire 8 in 2000. Fresh Aire 7 received the Grammy Award(c) for Best New Age Recording in 1990.