On July 20, 1977, Gary Kellgren died aged 38. He was an audio engineer and co-founder of “The Record Plant” recording studios (with Chris Stone). He worked with musicians John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Bobby Goldsboro, The Animals, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Frank Zappa, Sly, and the Family Stone, Velvet Underground, Rod Stewart, Ravi Shankar, Keith Moon, CSNY, Barbra Streisand, and Neil Diamond. He also worked with producers Chas Chandler, Jack Douglas, Robert Margouleff, Phil Spector, Wes Farrell, Tom Wilson, and Bill Szymczyk.
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Hawkwind: PXR5
On June 15, 1979, “Charisma” label released “PXR5”, the ninth Hawkwind studio album. It was recorded September 1977 – June 1978, at “Leicester”, “De Montfort Hall”, “Hammersmith Odeon” in London, “Rockfield Studios” and “Week Park Farm” in Devon, and was produced by Robert Calver, Dave Brock, Adrian Shaw, Simon House, and Simon King.
Personnel:
- Robert Calvert– vocals
- Dave Brock– vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Simon House– violin, keyboards
- Adrian Shaw– bass guitar
- Simon King– drums
- Dave Charles, Anton Matthews – engineer
- Phillip Tonkyn – artwork
Track listing:
- Death Trap – Robert Calvert, Dave Brock
- Jack of Shadows – Robert Calvert, Simon House, Adrian Shaw
- Uncle Sam’s on Mars – Robert Calvert, Dave Brock, Simon House, Simon King
- Infinity – Robert Calvert, Dave Brock
- Life Form – Dave Brock
- Robot – Robert Calvert, Dave Brock
- High Rise – Robert Calvert, Simon House
- PXR5 – Dave Brock
J. Geils Band: Monkey island
On June 9, 1977, “Atlantic” label released “Monkey Island”, the seventh J. Geils Band album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Peter Wolf, J. Geils, Magic Dick, Seth Justan, Danny Klein and Stephen Bladd.
Personnel:
- Peter Wolf- lead vocals
- Geils- guitar
- Magic Dick- harmonica
- Seth Justman- keyboards
- Danny Klein- bass
- Stephen Bladd – drums
- Michael Brecker- tenor saxophone
- Randy Brecker– trumpet
- Ronnie Cuber– saxophone
- Lew Del Gatto – saxophone
- Arif Mardin- strings conductor
- Alan Rubin– trumpet
- Lew Soloff– trumpet
- Frank Vicari– saxophone
- Michelle Cobbs – backing vocals
- Evette Benton – backing vocals
- Cissy Houston- backing vocals
- Barbara Ingram- backing vocals
- Theresa Reed – backing vocals
- Diane Sumler – backing vocals
- Harriet Tharpe – backing vocals
- Luther Vandross- backing vocals
- David Thoener – engineer
- Jay Krugman, Rod O’Brien, Corky Stasiak – engineer assistant
- David Thoener – mixing
- George Marino – remastering
- Peter Corriston – design
- Alen MacWeeney – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Wolf and Seth Justman except where noted.
- Surrender
- You’re the Only One
- I Do – Melvin Mason, Johnny Paden, Frank Paden, Alfred Smith, Willie Stephenson
- Somebody
- I’m Falling
- Monkey Island
- I’m Not Rough
- So Good
- Wreckage
The Alan Parsons Project: Pyramid
On June 1, 1978, “Arista” label released “Pyramid”, the third Alan Parsons Project (The) album. It was recorded September 1977 – February 1978, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Parsons.
Personnel:
- Alan Parsons – acoustic guitar, engineer
- Ian Bairnson– acoustic and electric guitars
- Eric Woolfson, Duncan Mackay– keyboards
- David Paton– vocals, bass
- Stuart Elliott– drums, percussion
- Dean Ford, Colin Blunstone, Lenny Zakatek, John Miles, Jack Harris– vocals
- Phil Kenzie– saxophone solos
- The English Chorale Choir
- Bob Howes – choirmaster
- Andrew Powell – arrangements
- Chris Blair, Pat Stapley – engineer assistant
- Hipgnosis – design, photography
- Rob Brimson – photography
- Eric Woolfson – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson.
- Voyager
- What Goes Up…
- The Eagle Will Rise Again
- One More River
- Can’t Take It With You
- In the Lap of Gods
- Pyramania
- Hyper – Gamma – Spaces
- Shadow of a Lonely Man
Bill Withers
On March 30, 2020, William Harrison Withers Jr. aka Bill Withers died aged 81. He was singer-songwriter and musician (guitar, keyboards), active from 1970 until 1985. He composed and recorded several major hits, including “Ain’t No Sunshine” (1971), “Grandma’s Hands” (1971), “Use Me” (1972), “Lean on Me” (1972), “Lovely Day” (1977), and “Just the Two of Us” (1980). Withers won three “Grammy Awards” (1971, 1981, 1987), “ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage” award (2006), was inducted into “West Virginia Music Hall of Fame” (2007), was inducted into “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” (2015), and received honorary degree from West Virginia University.
REO Speedwagon: You Can Tune a Piano, bit You Can’t Tuna Fish
On March 16, 1978, “Epic” label released “You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish”, the seventh REO Speedwagon studio album. It was recorded 1977–1978 at “Sound City Studios, Los Angeles, CA, vocals recorded at “Record Plant Studios” in Los Angeles, and “Paragon Recording Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath, Paul Grupp and John Boylan.
Personnel:
- Kevin Cronin– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Gary Richrath– lead and rhythm guitars
- Neal Doughty– piano, Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer
- Bruce Hall– bass
- Alan Gratzer – drums
- Lon Price – saxophone
- Angelle Trosclair, Denise McCall, Denny Henson, Tom Kelly– backing vocals
- Paul Grupp – engineer
- John Boylan– executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Kevin Cronin, except where noted.
- Roll With the Changes
- Time for Me to Fly
- Runnin’ Band – Debbie Mackron, Gary Richrath
- Blazin’ Your Own trail Again
- Sing to Me – Gary Richracht
- Lucky for You – Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath
- Do You Know Where Your Woman is Tonight – Gary Richrath
- The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot – Gary Richrath
- Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight – Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath
Koko Taylor: The Earthshaker
On March 1, 1978, “Aligator” label released “The Earthshaker”, the seventh Koko Taylor album. It was recorded in 1977 and was produced by Koko Taylor, Bruce Iglauer and Richard McLeese.
Personnel:
- Koko Taylor- vocals
- Johnny B. Moore- guitar
- Sammy Lawhorn- guitar
- Pinetop Perkins- keyboards
- Mervyn “Harmonica” Hinds- harmonica
- Abb Locke – saxophone
- Cornelius “Mule” Boyson – bass
- Vince Chappelle – drums
Track listing:
- Let the Good Times Roll – Moore, Theard
- Spoonful – Willie Dixon
- Walking the Back Streets – Jones
- Cut You Loose – London
- Hey Bartender – Terry
- I’m a Woman – McDaniel, Koko Taylor
- You Can Have My Husband (But Please Don’t Mess With My Man) – La Bostrie
- Please Don’t Dog Me – Koko Taylor
- Wang Dang Doodle – Willie Dixon
Budgie: Impeckable
On February 17, 1978, “A&M” label released “Impeckable” the seventh Budgie album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Richard Manwaring,
Personnel:
- Burke Shelley– vocals, bass guitar
- Tony Bourge– guitar
- Steve Williams– vocals, drums, percussion
- Richard Manwaring – engineer
- Bob Leth – engineer assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Tony Bourge and Burke Shelley, except where noted.
- Melt the ice Away
- Love for You and Me
- All at Sea
- Dish It Up
- Pyramids
- Smile Boy Smile
- I’m a faker Too
- Don’t Go Away – Blanche Shelley, Burke Shelley
- Don’t Dilute the Water
Jefferson Starship: Earth
On February 6, 1978, “Grunt” label released “Earth”, the fourth Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded July – October 1977, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Larry Cox, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, John Barbata and David Freiberg.
Personnel:
- Grace Slick– vocals, piano, arrangements, art direction
- Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
- Marty Balin– vocals, arrangement, art direction
- Pete Sears– bass guitar, electric piano, organ, Moog, synthesizer, piano, celeste, clavinet, arrangements, art direction
- Craig Chaquico– vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
- John Barbata– vocals, electric drums, drums, congas, percussion, arrangements, art direction
- David Freiberg– vocals, bass, organ, arrangements, art direction
- Jesse Barish– background vocals
- Gene Page – horn and string arrangements
- Larry Cox – engineer
- David Frazer – assistant engineer
- Steve Hall – recording
- John Golden – mastering
- Pat Leraci (Maurice) – production coordinator, art coordination
- Nat Quick – illustration
- Cynthia Bowman – art coordination
- Bill Laudner – art assistant
- Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – art director
- Don Davis– Earth dust sleeve illustration, Earth label illustration
- Roger Rossmeyer – photography
- Paul Dowell – amp consultant
Track listing:
- Love Too Good – lyrics by Gabriel Robles, music by Craig Chaquico
- Count on Me – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
- Take Your Time – lyrics by Grace Slick, music by Pete Sears
- Crazy Feelin’ – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
- Skateboard – lyrics by Grace Slick, Craig Chaquico, music by Craig Chaquico
- Fire – lyrics by Mary Balin, Trish Robbins, music by David Freiberg, Pete Sears
- Show Yourself – lyrics and music by Grace Slick
- Runaway – lyrics and music by N.Q.Dewey
- All Night Long – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Mary Balin, Jesse Barish, Grace Slick, music by Paul Kantner, John Barbata, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, David Freiberg
Journey: Infinity
On January 20, 1978, “Columbia” label released “Infinity”, the fourth Journey studio album. It was recorded October–December 1977 at “His Master’s Wheels Studio” in San Francisco and “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Personnel:
- Steve Perry– lead vocals
- Neal Schon– acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals
- Gregg Rolie– lead and backing vocals, keyboards
- Ross Valory– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Aynsley Dunbar– drums, percussion
- Roy Thomas Baker– mixing
- Geoff Workman – engineer
Track listing:
- Lights – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
- Feeling That Way – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Aynsley Dunbar
- Anytime – Gregg Rolie, Roger Silver, Robert Fleischman, Neal Schon, Ross Valory
- Lă Do Dā – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
- Patiently – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
- Wheel in the Sky – Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Diane Valory
- Somethin’ to Hide – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
- Winds of March – Matt Schin, Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Gregg Rolie, Steve Perry
- Can Do – Steve Perry, Ross Valory
- Opened the Door – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon
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