Maury muehleisen biography

American singer-songwriter (1949–1973)

Musical artist

Maurice T. "Maury" Muehleisen (January 14, 1949 – September 20, 1973) was an American musician, songwriter, and artist known for his studio work, live accompaniment, and impact on the music of Jim Croce.

Muehleisen died in the same plane crash that killed Croce.

Early life

Maurice T. Muehleisen was born on January 14, 1949, into a large family in Trenton, New Jersey. He received classical piano training at the age of nine and began playing guitar when he was 17. Muehleisen briefly attended Glassboro State College in Glassboro, New Jersey.

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Recording

Muehleisen had written several songs and was introduced to producers Terry Cashman and Tommy West, who offered to produce an album of his songs. At that time, Jim Croce was out of the music industry and was working a series of odd jobs. Muehleisen and Croce were introduced by a mutual friend and developed an immediate and lasting rapport.

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