A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art, he was officially cited as a “Disney Legend” for his work at Walt Disney Productions as an illustrator, comic strip artist, art supervisor, and VP of Creative Resources.

The late Carson Van Osten was also a founding member and bassist / vocalist for The Nazz with Todd Rundgren, waxing three terrific psychedelic pop slabs. Akin to the British Invasion bassists which inspired him, Carson was equally adept at pocket playing and harmonic finesse.   

Carson Van Osten Sound & Vision with The Nazz

“Open My Eyes” https://youtu.be/PjKx-yLOGEY     

“Hello It’s Me” https://youtu.be/iLH-9fiCTU0