Clif Magness

Clif Magness
Birth nameClifton Magness
Born (1957-04-24) April 24, 1957
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
GenresPop, rock, adult contemporary, folk/pop, alternative
Occupation(s)Lyricist, singer-songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, bass guitar, programming, engineering
Years active1973–present
Websitewww.cliftonmagness.com

Clifton “Clif” Magness (born April 24, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for co-writing and producing several tracks on Avril Lavigne’s 2002 debut album, Let Go including the song "Losing Grip".

At the 33rd Grammy Awards, Magness won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) for the song "The Places You Find Love" from Quincy Jones' album, Back On The Block. He received nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy for the theme song "The Day I Fall In Love" from the film Beethoven's 2nd.