Ethan James (producer)

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Ethan James (born Ralph Burns Kellogg (1946-June 22, 2003)) was a musician, record producer, and recording engineer best known for his work on the Minutemen's seminal album Double Nickels on the Dime. He also produced and engineered albums for such acts as Black Flag, The Bangles, Rain Parade, Dos, and many others.

Under his real name, he was a member of the proto-metal band Blue Cheer not long after they released their hit cover of "Summertime Blues". He was also very famous for playing the hurdy gurdy and the symphonium.

James died of liver cancer in San Francisco.