On June 12, 2018, Philip John “Jon” Hiseman died aged 73. He was musician (drums, percussion), recording engineer, record producer and music publisher, regarded as one of the best and most influential drummers in the history of the rock music. He has worked with many musicians and bands including Jack Bruce, John Mayall, Tempest, United Jazz + Rock Ensemble, JCM, but was best known as founding member and drummer of Colosseum. As leader he released two solo albums.
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Chuck Berry: Chuck
On June 9, 2017, “Dualtone” label released “Chuck”, the twentieth and final Chuck Berry studio album. It was recorded 1991 – 2014, and was produced by Chuck Berry.
Personnel:
- Chuck Berry– lead vocals, electric guitar
The Blueberry Hill Band
- Ingrid Berry – vocals, harmonica
- Charles Berry Jr. – guitar
- Robert Lohr – piano
- Jimmy Marsala – bass guitar
- Keith Robinson – drums
Additional musicians
- Charles Berry III, Tom Morello, Gary Clark Jr.– guitar
- Nathaniel Rateliff, The New Respects – background vocals
- Debra Dobkin– drums, percussion
- Jeremy Lulito – additional drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Chuck Berry, except where noted..
- Wonderful Woman
- Big Boys
- You Go to My Head – Haven Gillespie, Fred Coots
- 3/4 Time (Enchiladas) – Tony Joe White
- Darlin
- Lady B. Goode
- She Still Loves You
- Jamaica Moon
- Dutchman
- Eyes of Man
Gene Clark
On May 24, 1991, Harold Eugene “Gene” Clark died aged 46. He was singer-songwriter and musician (tambourine, harmonica, guitar), member of McGuinn, Clark and Hillman, best known as founding member of the Byrds, and author of some of the band’s best-known originals “I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better”, “Eight Miles High”, “She Don’t Care About Time”, and “Set You Free This Time”. Clark released six solo albums.
Ringo Starr: Time Takes Time
On May 22, 1992, “Private Music” label released “Time Takes Time”, the tenth Ringo Starr album. It was recorded March – September 1991, February 1992, and was produced by Don Was, Jeff Lynne, Peter Asher and Phil Ramone.
Personnel:
- Ringo Starr– lead vocals, drums, percussion
- Jeff Lynne– guitars, bass, keyboards, backing vocals
- Mark Goldenberg, Waddy Wachtel– guitars
- Andrew Gold, Roger Manning, Andy Sturmer– guitars, backing vocals
- Michael Landau, David Grissom, Michael Thompson, Jeff Baxter– guitars
- Mark Hart– guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Benmont Tench, Robbie Buchanan, Jeffrey Vanston, Jamie Muhoberac– keyboards
- James “Hutch” Hutchinson, Bob Glaub, Neil Stubenhaus– bass
- Peter Asher– tambourine, backing vocals
- Mark Hudson– percussion, backing vocals
- Jim Horn– saxophone
- Suzie Katayama – cello
- Harry Nilsson– vocals
- Raven Kane, Rosemary Butler, Valerie Carter, Terri Wood, Carmen Twillie, Wendy Fraser, Stephanie Spruill, Andrea Robinson, Bobbi Page, Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Mark Hart, Craig Copeland, Naomi Star, Darlene Koldenhoven, Kathryn Cotter, Mark Warman, Brian Wilson, Doug Fieger, Brian O’Doherty – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Weight of the World – Brian O’Doherty, Fred Velez
- Don’t Know a Thing About Love – Richard Feldman, Stan Lynch
- Don’t Go Where the Road Don’t Go – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman, Gary Grainger
- Golden Blunders – Jonathan Auer, Kenneth Stringfellow
- All in the Name of Love – Jerry Lynn Williams
- After All These Years – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman
- I Don’t believe You – Andy Sturmer, Roger Manning
- Runaways – Richard Starkey, Johnny Warman
- It’s a Heartbeat – Diane Warren
- What Goes Around – Rick Suchow
David Coverdale & Jimmy Page: Coverdale Page
On March 15, 1993, “Geffen” label released “Coverdale•Page”, album by David Coverdale and Jimmy Page. It was recorded 1991 – 1992, at “Little Mountain Sound Studios” in Vancouver, “Criteria Studios” in Miami, “Granny’s House” in Reno, Nevada and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Page, David Coverdale and Mike Fraser. The album was certified Platinum in Canada by “CRIA” and in US by “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- David Coverdale– lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Jimmy Page– electric and acoustic guitars, bass, harmonica, dulcimer
- Lester Mendez– keyboards
- John Harris – acoustic harmonica
- Jorge Casas – bass guitar
- Ricky Phillips– bass guitar
- Denny Carmassi– drums, percussion
- Tommy Funderburk, John Sambataro– backing vocals
- Michael Fraser – engineer, mixing
- Michael McIntyre – engineer, production co-ordination
- Keith Rose, Delwyn Brooks, Chris Brown – engineer assistant
- George Marino – mastering
- Hugh Syme– art direction, design
Track listing:
All tracks by David Coverdale and Jimmy Page.
- Shake My Tree
- Waiting on You
- Take Me for a Little While
- Pride and Joy
- Over Now
- Feeling Hot
- Easy Does It
- Take a Look at Yourself
- Don’t Leave Me This Way
- Absolution Blues
- Whisper a Prayer for the Dying
Curtis Mayfield
On December 26, 1999, Curtis Lee Mayfield died aged 57. He was musician (guitar, keyboards, piano), singer, songwriter and record producer, regarded as one of the most influential musicians and composers in soul and politically conscious African-American music. Mayfield started the career in a gospel choir, gained wide recognition as member and main composer of The Impressions, and later had a successful solo career. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked his 1965 song “People Get Ready” at number 24 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”. The same song was also included in the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”, and in 1998 was inducted into the “Grammy Hall of Fame”. His album with the soundtrack for the 1972 movie “Super Fly” was ranked at number 72 on “Rolling Stone’s” list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. In 1994, Mayfield won a “Grammy Legend Award” in and a “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” in 1995. In 1991, he was inductee into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” as a member of the Impressions, and in 1999 as a solo artist.
Joni MItchell: Hejira
In November 1976, “Asylum” label released “Hejira”, the eighth Joni Mitchell studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “A&M Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joni Mitchell. In 1991, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album cover at number 11 on its list of the “Greatest Album Covers of all Time”. In 2000, “Spex” magazine critics voted it the 55th greatest album of the 20th century.
Personnel:
- Joni Mitchell – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Larry Carlton – acoustic and electric guitar
- Jaco Pastorius– bass guitar
- Max Bennett– bass guitar
- Chuck Domanico– double bass
- John Guerin– drums
- Bobbye Hall– percussion
- Victor Feldman– vibraphone
- Neil Young– harmonica
- Abe Most– clarinet
- Chuck Findley, Tom Scott– horns
- Henry Lewy – recording, mixing
- Steve Katz – mixing, production assistant
- Keith Williamson – art direction
- Joel Bernstein, Norman Seeff– photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Joni Mitchell.
- Coyote
- Amelia
- Furry Sings the Blues
- Hejira
- Song for Sharon
- Black Crow
- Blue Motel Room
- Refugee of the Roads
George Michael: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1
On September 3, 1990, “Columbia” label released “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1”, the second George Michael album. It was recorded December 1988-July 1990, and was produced by George Michael. The album won the “Best British Album” award at the 1991 “BRIT Awards”. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 2 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in France by “SNEP’; Platinum in Japan by “RIAJ”; Platinum in Netherlands by “NVPI”; Platinum in New Zealand by “RMNZ”; Platinum in Spain by “PROMUSICAE”; Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; 4 x Platinum in UK by the “BPI”, and 2 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- George Michael – vocal, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, horn arrangements
- Phil Palmer– guitar
- Chris Cameron – keyboards, horn arrangements, string arrangements
- Anthony Patler – keyboards
- Deon Estus– bass
- Danny Cummings – drums, percussion
- Ian Thomas – drums, percussion
- Andy Hamilton– saxophone
- Pete Gleadall – MIDI sequencing, programming
- Chris Porter – mixing
- Bradford Branson – inner photography
Track listing:
All tracks by George Michael, except where noted.
- Praying for Time
- Freedom! 90
- They Won’t Go When I Go – Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright
- Something to Save
- Cowboys and Angels
- Waiting for That Day – George Michael, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Mother’s Pride
- Heal the Pain
- Soul Free
- Waiting (Reprise)
Tin Machine: II
On September 2, 1991, “Victory Music” label released “Tin Machine II”m the second Tin Machine album. It was recorded 1989 – 1991, in Sydney and Los Angeles, and was produced by Tim Palmer, Hugh Padgham, David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales, Kevin Armstrong and Tim Palmer.
Personnel:
- David Bowie– lead vocals, guitar, piano, saxophone
- Reeves Gabrels– lead guitar, vibrators, organ, backing vocals
- Tony Sales– bass, backing vocals
- Hunt Sales– lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion
- Kevin Armstrong– rhythm guitar, piano
- Tim Palmer– percussion, additional piano
Track listing:
All tracks by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels except where noted.
- Baby Universal
- One Shot – David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales
- You Belong in Rock n’ Roll
- If There Is Something – Bryan Ferry
- Amlapura
- Betty Wrong
- You Can’t Talk – David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales
- Stateside – David Bowie, Hunt Sales
- Shopping for Girls
- A Big Hurt – David Bowie
- Sorry – Hunt Sales
- Goodbye Mr. Ed – David Bowie, Hunt Sales, Tony Sales
- Hammerhead (hidden track) – David Bowie, Hunt Sales
Spin Doctors: Pocket Full Of Kryptonite
On August 20, 1991, “Epic” label released “Pocket Full of Kryptonite”, the debut Spin Doctors studio album. It was recorded July – December 1990, at “The Power Station”, “RPM Studios” and “ACME Recording Studios” in New York, and was produced by Frank Aversa, Peter Denenberg, Frankie LaRocka, Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, Mark Wjite and Aaron Comess. The album was certified 5 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Chris Barron – lead vocals
- Eric Schenkman – lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Mark White– bass
- Aaron Comess – drums, percussion, Hammond organ, congas, backing vocals
- John Popper– harmonica, backing vocals
- John Bush – tambourine, congas
- Aaron Comess – engineer, mixing
- Mark Wjite – engineer, mixing
- Peter Denenberg – engineer, mixing
- Frank Aversa, Marc Schwartz, Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman – engineer
- Jeff Lippay, Motley – engineer assistant
- Frankie La Rocka, Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Francesca Restrepo – art direction
- Darren Greene, Chris Gross, Nicky Lindeman – cover art
- Paul Aresu, Paul LaRaia – photography
- Cree McCree – liner notes
- Jason J. Richardson – production coordinator
- Joseph Miselis – guitar technician
- John Darren Greene – equipment manager
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, Mark Wjite and Aaron Comess except where noted.
- Jimmy Olsen’s Blues
- What Time Is It?
- Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong
- Forty or Fifty
- Refrigerator Car
- More Than She Knows – Eric Schenkman, Simon Lambert, Graham Clark, J.P. Fitting
- Two Princes
- Off My Line – John David Bell, Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, Mark Wjite, Aaron Comess
- How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)
- Shinbone Alley/Hard to Exist – John Popper, Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, Mark Wjite, Aaron Comess
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