Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Budd Carr, Music Supervisor for Oliver Stone Films, Dies at 79
Budd Carr, a music supervisor for many famous movies, has passed away.
He was like the person who picked out all the cool songs you hear in movies.
Before that, he was a musician and even managed the band Kansas.
He helped movies by choosing and using music that fit the stories, especially working with director Oliver Stone on many films.
Outside of his movie career, he helped raise money for the community.
He'll be remembered for his contributions to the film industry.
Music supervisor Budd Carr, known for films like 'Heat' and working with Oliver Stone, has died at 79.
Carr began his career as a musician before becoming a music agent and manager for the band Kansas.
He later became a music supervisor, revolutionizing the field in film and television.
Carr collaborated extensively with Oliver Stone, supervising the music for all his films.
He was involved with local Santa Barbara charities and is survived by his wife and children.
- Who
- Budd Carr, a music supervisor.
- What
- Budd Carr, a music supervisor for films like 'Heat' and collaborator with Oliver Stone, died.
- When
- July 20th, 2024
- Where
- Santa Barbara
- Why
- Complications following a routine medical procedure
- Age at Death
- 79
- Profession
- Music Supervisor
- Key Films
- Heat, The Terminator, Platoon, Wall Street
- Director Collaborations
- Oliver Stone
- Managed
- Kansas
- Cause of Death
- Complications from a medical procedure