Scott Spock
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Scott Alspach, known professionally as Scott Spock, is a songwriter, music producer and composer.[1] He is known for being a member of the pop writing and production team The Matrix, who have written and produced many hit singles that have reached #1 worldwide. Alspach is best known for his songs with Avril Lavigne,[2] Korn, Hillary Duff, Shakira, Jason Mraz, David Bowie,[3] Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera,[4] Liz Phair, Busted and Rihanna.[4]
Life
Spock grew up in Waterloo, Illinois. He was already performing professionally as a teenager in St. Louis, Missouri. At Southern Illinois University, Scott got his Bachelor of Science in Math Studies / Statistics in 1988 and a Bachelor of Music in Music / Jazz Performance in 1989.[1] After college, he worked as an actuary for several years before pursuing music full time. Scott also was a jingle writer and producer for clients, prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1992.[citation needed]
Scott is married to Katherine McShane Alspach.[citation needed]
Selected discography
Songs where Spock is credited separately by name for songwriting
| Artist | Song(s) | Notes[4] |
|---|---|---|
| Avril Lavigne | "Complicated", "I'm With You", "Sk8er Boi" | "Complicated" nominated for Song of the Year at 45th Annual Grammy Awards[5] "I'm With You" nominated for Song of the Year at 46th Annual Grammy Awards[5] |
| Korn | See You on the Other Side multiple tracks including "Twisted Transistor", "Coming Undone", and "Politics" | |
| Hilary Duff | "So Yesterday" | |
| Shakira | "Don't Bother", "How Do You Do" | |
| Britney Spears | "Shadow" | |
| Christina Aguilera | "This Year" | |
| Liz Phair | "Why Can't I?", "Extraordinary" | |
| Busted | "She Wants to Be Me" | |
| Rihanna | "Cheers (Drink to That)" | |
| The Mooney Suzuki | Alive & Amplified multiple tracks including "Alive & Amplified", "Legal High", "New York Girls" |
References
- ^ a b "2008 Hall of Fame Inductees".
- ^ Levine, Robert; Wer, Bill (10 January 2003). "Superproducers". Wired. Condé Nast. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Bowie Gets Matric Makeover!". NME. TI Media Limited. 21 May 2003. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Scott Spock". All Music. RhythmOne group. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ a b https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/scott-spock
External links
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