Harold “Budd” Carr, a singer, agent of iconic rock bands, and a music supervisor who mastered the sounds of Hollywood hit movies such as “The Terminator,” “Platoon” and “Natural Born Killers,” died July 20 in Santa Barbara. He was 79.

Carr’s work as a music supervisor included more than 100 films. He died after undergoing a routine medical procedure, according to his family.

“He loved music,” son Ryan said. “Music was definitely his passion. He did amazing, incredible things.”

Ryan Carr, the founder of Carr Winery, said he discovered his love of wine from his father. While he was away at college, his dad would send him bottles of wine, and that exposure later led him to launch a winery.

Music in the movies was sort of the second act for Budd Carr, who started as a rock singer and eventually became a music manager. He discovered the rock band Kansas and worked as the band’s manager for decades.

The list of acts that he managed reads like a greatest list compilation found on a late-night informercial.

He represented Kansas, James Taylor, Carole King, Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Cream and Bob Seger. In 1980, he founded a management company and guided the careers of bands such as Captain & Tennille, Heatwave and Slaughter.

Ryan Carr joked that he fell asleep often at Kansas concerts.

“I grew up in the music industry,” he said, adding that he often joked that he saw a lot more than any kid should growing up around bands and musicians. “It didn’t make me want to pursue a career in that industry.”

Budd Carr earned his most success as a music supervisor, landing “The Terminator” as his first movie. The success led to a longtime partnership with Oliver Stone. Carr supervised the songs and music for “Platoon,” “Nixon,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” “Natural Born Killers” and other Stone films.

According to IMDb, Carr also was the supervisor for “Wall Street,” “Hotel Rwanda,” “At Close Range,” “Heat,” “Evan Almighty” and “Rock Star.”

“He brought authenticity and soul to the screen, collaborating with acclaimed directors like Michael Mann, James Cameron, Norman Jewison and Tate Taylor. Budd had a rare gift for weaving music into story in a way that moved people,” the family said.

Carr was also involved with local projects, including producing the music therapy documentary “911 Project Harmony” for 911 At Ease.

Mike McGrew, CEO of 911 At Ease International and a retired Santa Barbara police sergeant, said Carr was a special person who lived to help others.

“Budd used his well-respected music and film industry talents along with his caring heart to help our first responders deal with the layered trauma they face while serving our communities,” McGrew said.

He said Carr was the driving force behind the powerful and effective music therapy intervention initiative, 911 Project Harmony, which pairs first responders with songwriters to create songs from the first responders’ stories. The process is designed to heal trauma through music.

“Budd’s compassion for others has built a program that continues to strengthen communities and those who serve on the front lines,” McGrew said. “Budd blessed the lives of those he touched, and his legacy continues to inspire compassionate programs in many different venues. I loved, admired and respected Budd and he will be tremendously missed by many people.”

Carr is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanne, and three children, Elizabeth, Ryan and Jon; he loved their spouses, Greg, Jessica and Katrina, as his own.

“Budd Carr lived a life full of meaning, music and love,” the family said. “He leaves behind a legacy that resonates far beyond the screen — a legacy of kindness, vision and a belief in the transformative power of art. His absence is deeply felt, but his spirit will echo on in the lives he touched, the stories he helped tell and the music that still moves us.”