On July 26, 1990, Brent Mydland died aged 37. He was singer, songwriter, and musician (keyboards), member of bands Silver, Bobby and the Midnites, worked with Go Ahead, and Kokomo, but was best known as keyboard player of Grateful Dead.
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Jason Mraz: Mr. A-Z
On July 26, 2005, “Atlantic” label released “Mr. A–Z”, the second Jason Mraz studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2005, at “Allaire Studios” in Shokan, New York, “Chez Mraz” in San Diego, California, “Pulse Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite, Josh Deutsch, and Kevin Kadish.
Personnel:
- Jason Mraz– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Bill Bell – guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Kadish – acoustic guitar
- Lyle Workman – electric and Dobro resonator guitar
- Raul Midón– classical and electric guitar, faux horn, backing vocals
- Eric Hinojosa – keyboards, backing vocals, programming
- Roger Joseph Manning, Jr.– keyboards, Moog bass synthesizer
- Jack Daley – bass guitar
- Mike Elizondo– bass guitar
- Ian Sheridan – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Adam King – drums, backing vocals
- Raul Rekow – congas, percussion
- Karl Perazzo – timbales, percussion
- Nir “Nir Z” Zidkyahu– drums
- Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson– drums
- Bashiri Johnson – percussion
- Josh Deutsch – castanets
- Nicole Bayer – cello
- Steve Sidelnyk – programming
- DJ Bob Necksnapp – scratching, mixing
- Bushwalla– spoken word
- Charlie Mingroni – spoken word
- Noel “Toca” Rivera – backing vocals
- Roxanne Oldham – backing vocals
- Danielle Decker – backing vocal
- Lee Davis High School Choir – choir vocals
- Scott Moore – backing vocals, engineer assistant
- Steve Lilywhite– backing vocals, mixing
- Dennis Morris – programming
- Carl Glanville – engineer, mixing
- Matthew Cullen – engineer assistant
- Samuel “Vaughn” Merrick – engineer
- David Thoener – mixing
- Jim Scott – mixing
- Ted Jensen– mastering
Track listing:
- Life Is Wonderful – Jason Mraz
- Wordplay – Jason Mraz, Kevin Kadish
- Geek in Pink – Jason Mraz, Kevin Kadish, Scott Storch, Ian Sheridan
- Did You Get My Message – Jason Mraz, Dan Wilson
- Curiosity – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris, Lester Mendez
- Clockwatching – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris, Ainslie Henderson
- Bella Luna – Jason Mraz, Billy “Bushwalla” Galewood
- Plane – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris
- O, Lover – Jason Mraz, Dennis Morris
- Please Don’t Tell Her – Jason Mraz, Eric Hinojosa
- The Forecast – Jason Mraz, Eric Hinojosa
- Song for a Friend – Jason Mraz, Dan Wilson, Dennis Morris, Eric Hinojosa
John Waite: Mask of Smiles
On July 26, 1985, “EMI” label released “Mask of Smiles”, the third John Waite studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, at “Clinton Recording Studio” in New York, and was produced by John Waite and Stephen Galfas.
Personnel:
- John Waite – lead vocals, arranger, engineer, mixing
- Melanie X. – backing vocals
- “Bingo” – guitar, backing vocals
- Ritchie Fliegler – 12-string guitar
- John McCurry– lead guitar
- Johnny Thunders– guitar
- Chuck Kentis – electric piano
- Tom Mandel– keyboards, synthesizers
- Donnie Nossov – bass, backing vocals
- Carmine Rojas, Joey Vasta – bass
- Frankie LaRocka, Alan Childs – drums, percussion
- Lenny Pickett– tenor saxophone
- Borneo Horns (Steve Elson, Stan Harrison) – horns
- Stephen Galfas -arranger, engineer, mixing
- Gene Curtis, Chris Isca – assistant engineer
- John Luongo – remix
- George Marino– mastering
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Mick Haggerty – design
- Noriski Yokosuka – photography
Track listing:
- Every Step of the Way – John Waite, Ivan Král
- Laydown – John Waite
- Welcome to Paradise – John Waite
- Lust for Life – John Waite, John McCurry
- Ain’t That Peculiar – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Marv Tarplin, Ronald White
- Just Like Lovers – John Waite, Tom Mandel
- The Choice – John Waite
- You’re the One – John Waite, Chuck Kentis
- No Brakes – John Waite
Peter Green
On July 25, 2020, Peter Allen Greenbaum aka Peter Green died aged 73. He was singer, songwriter, and musician (guitar), member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, member of Katmandu, and founder of Peter Green Splinter Group. Green was one of the most important figures of the British blues movement, praised by famous guitarists like B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked him at number 58 in its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Magazine “Guitar Player” rated his tone on “The Super-Natural” as one of the “50 Greatest of All Time. Magazine “Mojo” rated Green In June 1996, Green was voted the third-best guitarist of all time. In 1998, as a member of Fleetwood Mac he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. As leader, Green recorded six albums:
Killing Joke: Revelations
In July 1982, “E.G” label released “Revelations”, the third Killing Joke studio album. It was recorded in 1982, in Cologne, Germany, and was produced by Conny Plank.
Personnel:
- Jaz Coleman– vocals, synthesizer
- Kevin “Geordie” Walker– guitar
- Martin “Youth” Glover– bass guitar
- Paul Ferguson– vocals, drums
- Conny Plank– recording, mixing
- Rob O’Connor- design
Track listing:
All tracks by Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Youth, and Geordie Walker.
- The Hum
- Empire Song
- We Have Joy
- Chop-Chop
- The Pandys Are Coming
- Chapter III
- Have a Nice Day
- Land of Milk and Honey
- Good Samaritan
- Dregs
Erik Brann
On July 25, 2003, Erik Keith Brann died aged 52. He was a musician (guitar), member of Flintwistle, The Paper Fortress, but was best known as member and guitarist of Iron Butterfly.
Tom Petty: Highway Companion
On July 25, 2006, “Warner Bros” label released “Highway Companion”, the third Tom Petty studio album. It was recorded 2005 – 2006, at “Bungalow Palace”, “Shoreline Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Mike Campbell.
Personnel:
- Tom Petty– lead and backing vocals, electric, rhythm, 12-string and lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, harmonica, electric piano, keyboards
- Mike Campbell– lead and 12-string guitar, vibraphone
- Jeff Lynne– bass guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, autoharp, backing vocals
- Ryan Ulyate – recording, mixing
- Brian Gardner – mastering
- Steve McGrath – additional engineering
- Robert Deyber– cover art
- Alan “Bugs” Weidel – session supervision, equipment and guitar technician, coffee and tea, transportation
- Charlie Bolois – studio technician
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Petty.
- Saving Grace
- Square One
- Flirting With Time
- Down South
- Jack
- Turn This Car Around
- Big Weekend
- Night Driver
- Damaged by Love
- This Old Town
- Ankle Deep
- The Golden Rose
New York Dolls: One Day It Will Please Us to Remmeber Even This
On July 25, 2006, “Roadrunner Records” label released “One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This”, the third New York Dolls studio album. It was recorded in 2006, at “The Sound House”, “The Shed”, and was produced by Jack Douglas.
Personnel:
- Steve Conte– guitar
- Sylvain Sylvain– guitar
- David Johansen– vocals, harmonica
- Brian Koonin – piano
- Sami Yaffa– bass
- Brian Delaney – drums
- Colin Douglas – percussion, congas
- Bo Diddley– guitar
- Laura Jane Grace– vocals
- Iggy Pop– vocals
- Michael Stipe– vocals
- Andy Snitzer – saxophone
- Jay Messina – engineer
- Sebastian Cotron – engineer assistant
- Blake Douglas – Pro Tools engineer
- Jack Douglas– mixing
- Greg Calbi– mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, except where noted.
- We’re All in Love – David Johansen, Sami Yaffa
- Runnin’ Around
- Plenty of Music
- Dance Like a Memory
- Punishing World – David Johansen, Steve Conte
- Maimed Happiness
- Fishnets and Cigarettes
- Gotta Get Away from Tommy – David Johansen, Steve Conte
- Dancing on the Lip of a Volcano
- I Ain’t Got Nothing – David Johansen, Brian Koonin
- Rainbow Store – David Johansen, Steve Conte
- Gimme Luv and Turn on the Light
- Take a Good Look at My Good Looks – David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain, Steve Conte
- Seventeen (bonus track)
Arena: Songs from the Lions Cage
On July 25, 1995, “Griffin” label released “Songs from the Lion’s Cage”, the debut Arena studio album. It was recorded July – October 1994, at “Orchard Farm Studios”, “Thin Ice Studios”, “Arena Studios”, and was produced by Mike Stobie.
Personnel:
- John Carson – vocals
- Keith More – guitars
- Steve Rothery- guitar solo
- Clive Nolan- keyboards
- Cliff Orsi – bass
- Mick Pointer- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Clive Nolan and Mick Pointer
- Out of the Wilderness
- Crying for Help I
- Valley of the Kings
- Crying for Help II
- Jericho
- Crying for Help III
- Midas Vision
- Crying for Help IV
- Solomon
Trey Anastasio: The Horseshoe Curve
On July 24, 2007, “Rubber Jungle Records” label released “The Horseshoe Curve”, the sixth Trey Anastasio studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2006, at “The Barn” in Burlington, Vermont, and was produced by Trey Anastasio.
Personnel:
- Trey Anastasio– vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Ray Paczkowski- keyboards
- Tony Markellis- bass
- Russ Lawton- drums
- Cyro Baptista- percussion
- Dave Grippo– alto and baritone saxophone
- Peter Apfelbaum– tenor and baritone saxophone
- Russell Remington- tenor saxophone, flute
- Jennifer Hartswick- trumpet
- Andy Moroz- trombone
Track listing:
All tracks by Trey Anastasio, except where noted.
- Sidewalks of San Francisco – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton
- Olivia – Trey Anastasio, Cyro Baptista
- Burlap Sack & Pumps – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton, Kevin Hoffman
- The 5th Round – recorded live at “Tweeter Center” in Waterfront, Camden, NJ
- The Horseshoe Curve – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton – recorded live at “Amphitheatre” at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
- Noodle Rave
- Tube Top Tony
- Porters Pyramids
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