On August 21, 2008, Murrey Mizell “Buddy” Harman, Jr. died aged 79. He was a musician (drums), as the first house drummer for “The Grand Ole Opry” can be heard on over 18,000 recordings. He recorded for artists such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Martha Carson, Dolly Parton, Brenda Lee, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, Chet Atkins, Marty Robbins, Ray Price, Roger Miller, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Eddy Arnold, Perry Como, Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and Gillian Welch.
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Robert Moog
On August 21, 2005, Robert Arthur Moog died aged 71. He was an engineer and pioneer of electronic music, founder of “Moog Music”. In 1964, he promoted “Moog synthesizer”, the first commercial synthesizer. In 1970, he invented the “Minimoog”, portable model, regarded as the most famous and influential synthesizer in history.
Charles Britz
On August 21, 2000, Charles Dean Britz died aged 72. He was a recording engineer who worked with Jan and Dean, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, P.F. Sloan, and The Grass Roots.
The New Pornographers: Challengers
On August 21, 2017, “Last Gang Records” label released “Challengers”, the fourth New Pornographers studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, at “The Seaside Lounge” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by Phil Palazzolo, John Collins, and A. C. Newman.
Personnel:
- C.Newman– vocals, guitar, piano, Wurlitzer, Casio, mandolin, percussion, bass melodion, bass
- Blaine Thurier– Fender Rhodes, sampler
- Dan Bejar– vocals, shakers, guitar, piano
- John Collins– bass, baritone guitar, glockenspiel, mandolin, guitars, Casio, tambourine
- Kathryn Calder– vocals, piano, Wurlitzer
- Kurt Dahle– vocals, drums, percussion
- Neko Case– vocals
- Todd Fancey– guitars, banjo, mandolin
- Brendan Ryan – accordion, French horn, trumpet
- Leslie Kubicka – flute, piccolo
- Alan Hampton – double bass
- Eileen Gannon – harp
- Olivier Manchon – violin
- Tara Szczygielski – violin
- Marla Hansen – viola
- Benjamin D. Calb – cello
- Howard Redekopp- mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by A. C. Newman, except where noted.
- My Rights Versus Yours
- All the Old Showstoppers
- Challengers
- Myriad Harbour – Dan Bejar
- All the Things That Go to Make Heaven and Earth
- Failsafe
- Unguided
- Entering White Cecilia – Dan Bejar
- Go Places
- Mutiny, I Promise You
- Adventures in Solitude
- The Spirit of Giving – Dan Bejar
Spock’s Beard: The Oblivion Particle
On August 21, 2015, “InsideOut Music” label released “The Oblivion Particle”, the twelfth Spock’s Beard studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “The Mouse House” in Los Angeles, “Jimmy Branly’s Studio” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Rich Mouser, Alan Morse, and John Boegehold.
Personnel:
- Ted Leonard – lead vocals, guitars, overdubs recording
- Alan Morse – acoustic and electric guitar, pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar, mandolin, autoharp, backing vocals, overdubs recording
- Ryo Okumoto- organ, mellotron, piano, synths, clavinet, vocoder, overdubs recording
- Dave Meros– lead and backing vocals, bass, overdubs recording
- Jimmy Keegan– lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, timpani
- David Ragsdale- violin
- Nick D’Virgilio– drums
- Rich Mouser – engineer, mixing, mastering
- Jeff Fox – second engineer
- Jeff Silverman – engineer
- John Morse – engineer
- Jimmy Branly – engineer
- Thomas Ewerhard – cover artwork, design
- Alex Solca – band photography
- John Boegehold – concept, Candid Studio photos
- Stan Ausmus – Candid Studio photos
Track listing:
- Tides of Time – Stan Ausmus
- Minion – Ted Leonard
- Hell’s Not Enough – Ted Leonard
- Bennett Built a Time Machine – John Boegehold
- Get Out While You Can – John Boegehold
- A Better Way To Fly – John Boegehold
- The Center Line – Alan Morse, Ryo Okumoto
- To Be Free Again – John Boegehold
- Disappear – John Boegehold
Dave Holland Quintet: Not For Nothin’
On August 21, 2001, “ECM” label released “Not for Nothin’”, the thirteenth Dave Holland album. It was recorded in September 2000, at “Avatar Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Dave Holland.
Personnel:
- Dave Holland- bass
- Robin Eubanks- trombone, cowbell
- Chris Potter- soprano, alto and tenor saxophones
- Steve Nelson- vibraphone, marimba
- Billy Kilson- drums
- Chris “Tek” O’Ryan- engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Holland, except where noted.
- Global Citizen – Robin Eubanks
- For All You Are
- Lost and Found – Chris Potter
- Shifting Sands
- Billows of Rhythm – Billy Kilson
- What Goes Around
- Go Fly a Kite – Steve Nelson
- Not for Nothin’
- Cosmosis
Lawrence Knechtel
On August 20, 2009, Lawrence William Knechtel died aged 69. He was a musician (keyboards, bass), a member of the Wrecking Crew, a collection of Los Angeles-based session musicians, and the band Bread. He recorded with big number of renowned artists including Elvis Presley, The Byrds, Barbra Streisand, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Cher, Simon & Garfunkel, Duane Eddy, The Mamas & the Papas, The Monkees, the Partridge Family, Paul Simon, Chet Baker, Jerry Garcia, Dave mason, Nancy Sinatra, Howard Roberts, Thelma Houston, Glen Campbell, Peter Allen, Barry Mann, Lalo Schifrin, Jimmy Webb, José Feliciano, Jackie DeShannon, Brian Cadd, Bobby Darin, Art Garfunkel, Stephen Bishop, David Clayton-Thomas, Billy Joel, Barry McGuire, Paul Young, Dolly Parton, Al Kooper, Johnny Rivers, John Denver, Chet Atkins, Helen Reddy, Joan Baez, Alen Roth, and Neil Diamond. Knechtel released two solo albums.
Frumpy: Frumpy 2
In August 1971, “Phillips” label released “Frumpy 2”, the second Frumpy studio album. It was recorded in 1971 and was produced by Rainer Goltermann.
Personnel:
- Inga Rumpf – vocals
- Rainer Baumann– guitar
- Jean-Jacques Kravetz – keyboards
- Karl-Heinz Schott – bass
- Carsten Bohn– drums
Track listing:
- Good Winds – Inga Rumpf
- How The Gipsy Was Born – Jean-Jacques Kravetz, Inga Rumpf
- Take Care Of Illusion – Jean-Jacques Kravetz, Inga Rumpf
- Duty – Jean-Jacques Kravetz, Inga Rumpf
Jimmy McGriff: Electric Funk
In August 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Electric Funk”, the 20th Jimmy McGriff album. It was recorded in September 1969, in New York City, and was produced by Sonny Lester.
Personnel:
- Jimmy McGriff– electronic organ
- Blue Mitchell– trumpet
- Stanley Turrentine– tenor saxophone
- Horace Ott– electric piano, arranger
- Unknown – guitar
- Chuck Rainey– electric bass
- Bernard Purdie– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Jimmy McGriff except where noted
- Back on the Track – Horace Ott
- Chris Cross – Horace Ott
- Miss Poopie – Horace Ott
- The Bird Wave
- Spear for Moondog Part 1
- Spear for Moondog Part 2
- Tight Times – Horace Ott
- Spinning Wheel – David Clayton-Thomas
- Funky Junk – Horace Ott
Keane: Cause And Effect
On September 20, 2019, “Island” label released “Cause and Effect”, the fifth Keane studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “Sea Fog Studios”, and was produced by David Kosten, Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes and Jesse Quin.
Personnel:
- Tom Chaplin– vocals
- Tim Rice-Oxley– piano, keyboards, backing vocals
- Jesse Quin– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Richard Hughes– drums, percussion, backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes and Jesse Quin.
- You’re Not Home
- Love Too Much
- The Way I Feel
- Put the Radio On
- Strange Room
- Stupid Things
- Phases
- I’m Not Leaving
- Thread
- Chase the Night Away
- I Need Your Love
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