Ethan James (producer)

Ralph Burns Kellogg (August 2, 1946 – June 19, 2003), also known as Ethan James, was an American musician, record producer, and recording engineer best known for his work on Minutemen's seminal album Double Nickels on the Dime.

He also produced and engineered albums for Black Flag, The Bangles, Rain Parade, Dos, and many others.

Under his real name, he was a member of the heavy metal band Blue Cheer from 1969 to 1972.

He was considered a master of the hurdy-gurdy, a medieval instrument, and was also noted for playing the symphonium.

[1] James died of complications from liver cancer in San Francisco at the age of 56.