History of Liz Myers in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 12, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Myers is an American musician, composer, pianist, and singer. She is known for co-writing Eddie Money's song "Shakin'" and her extensive work with her husband, John Trivers, through their music company Trivers Myers Music, established in 1984. They have created music for commercials and films, earning multiple Clio Awards. Their work includes composing and arranging music for United Airlines commercials, including "A Life," which is part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection. In 2011, she co-wrote the theme for the CBS Evening News. More recently, as part of the chamber music duo Trufflemusik with cellist Paula Hochhalter, she released "A Sweet of Brahms" in 2020, reimagining classical works for cello and piano.

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1984: Establishment of Trivers Myers Music

In 1984, Liz Myers and her husband, John Trivers, established Trivers Myers Music, their music company known for composing music for commercials and films.

2000: Release of "Le Rendez-Vous"

In 2000, Liz Myers released a solo CD and book entitled "Le Rendez-Vous", published by Beautiful Babe Music and Books.

2004: Arrangement of "Rhapsody in Blue" for United Airlines

In 2004, Liz Myers and John Trivers arranged a version of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" for an animated United Airlines commercial, "A Life", which gained popularity and was showcased during the Academy Awards and displayed in art museums.

2006: Clio Award for "Rhapsody in Blue" arrangement

In 2006, Liz Myers and John Trivers received a Clio Award for their arrangement of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" for a United Airlines commercial entitled "Interview."

2006: BMI "Millionair" Award for "Shakin'"

In 2006, Liz Myers received a "Millionair" award from BMI for one million airplays of the song "Shakin'", which she co-wrote with Eddie Money.

2011: Relaunch of CBS Evening News theme

In 2011, the theme for the CBS Evening News, which Liz Myers co-wrote with John Trivers and Alan Pasqua, was relaunched for broadcasts featuring Scott Pelley as news anchor.

2017: Formation of Trufflemusik

In 2017, pianist Liz Myers and cellist Paula Hochhalter formed Trufflemusik to reimagine classical masterworks for cello and piano, expanding the repertoire for the instruments.

2020: Release of "A Sweet of Brahms"

In the summer of 2020, Liz Myers, along with cellist Paula Hochhalter as Trufflemusik, released "A Sweet of Brahms", reimagining classical masterworks for cello and piano.