Brooks Arthur knew a hit song when he heard one. From 1960s classics like My Boyfriend’s Back to Janis Ian’s At Seventeen, to Springsteen’s Born to Run, Brooks’ unerring ear helped shape their sound.
I interviewed this kind, humble and talented gentleman a handful of times in the past few years, and was proud to call him a friend. Here’s my tribute to Brooks, who died recently.
Photo by James J. Kriegsmann Jr.
Robert Brum 
Oh, if only the walls of Brooks Arthur’s could talk what stories they’d tell! Good article, Rob.
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That’s “Brooks Arthur’s garage/sound studio.”
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Thanks … did you notice he lived in Rancho Mirage? BTW, Steve Fleischner is his nephew (by marriage I believe). When Brooks came to Rockland for the dedication of the historic plaque, Steve drove him there from the airport.
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Another great article, Rob. Interesting and informative.
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Thanks … two things of note: He lived in Rancho Mirage, and Steve Fleischner is his nephew (by marriage I believe). When Brooks came to Rockland for the dedication of the historic plaque, Steve drove him there from the airport.
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