Scott Spock

Scott Alspach, known professionally as Scott Spock, is an American songwriter, record 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, United States. He was already performing professionally as a teenager in St. Louis, Missouri. At Southern Illinois University, Spock 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. Spock also was a jingle writer and producer for clients, prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1992.

He is married to Katherine McShane Alspach.

Selected discography

Songs where Spock is credited separately by name for songwriting

ArtistSong(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]
KornSee 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 SuzukiAlive & Amplified multiple tracks including "Alive & Amplified", "Legal High", "New York Girls"

References
  1. "Alumni Hall of Fame - 2008 Inductees". Siue.edu. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  2. Levine, Robert; Wer, Bill (10 January 2003). "Superproducers". Wired. Condé Nast. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  3. "Bowie Gets Matric Makeover!". Nme.com. 21 May 2003. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. "Scott Spock". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. "Scott Spock". Grammy.com. 23 November 2020.
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