On June 24, 2013, Alan Myers died aged 58. He was musician (drums, percussion), music programmer, and electrical contractor. He performed with bands Babooshka, Jean-Paul Yamamoto, Skyline Electric, but was best known as the drummer of Devo.
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Devo: Duty Now for the Future
In July 1979, “Warner Bros” label released “Duty Now for the Future”, the second Devo studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Chateau Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ken Scott.
Personnel:
- Mark Mothersbaugh – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Gerald Casale – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar,. keyboards
- Bob Mothersbaugh – lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Bob Casale – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Alan Myers– drums
- Ken Scott – engineer
- Brian Leshon, Phil Jost – engineer assistant
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
Track listing:
- Devo Corporate Anthem – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Clockout – Gerald Casale
- Timing X – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Wiggly World – Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale
- Blockhead – Bob Mothersbaugh, Mark Mothersbaugh
- Strange Pursuit – Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
- I.B. (Swelling Itching Brain) – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Triumph of the Will – Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
- The Day My Baby Gave Me a Surprize – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Pink Pussycat – Bob Mothersbaugh, Mark Mothersbaugh
- Secret Agent Man – F. Sloan, Steve Barri, arr.M. Mothersbaugh
- Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA – Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
- Red Eye – Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
Ronnie Wood: 1234
On September 2, 1981, “Columbia” label released “1234”, the fourth Ronnie Wood solo album. It was recorded April–May 1981, at “Chateau Recorders” in Hollywood, and “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ronnie Wood and Andy Johns.
Personnel:
- Ronnie Wood – vocals, guitar, bass
- Bobby Womack– guitar
- Waddy Wachtel– guitar
- Robin Le Mesurier – guitar
- Ian McLagan– keyboards
- Nicky Hopkins– keyboards
- Jimmy Haslip– bass
- Jay Davis – bass
- Ian Wallace– drums
- Alvin Taylor– drums
- Carmine Appice– drums
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Alan Myers– drums
- Bobby Keys– saxophone
- Jim Horn– saxophone
- Anita Pointer– vocals
- Clydie King– vocals
- Sherlie Matthews– vocals
- Karat Faye – engineer
Track listing:
- 1234 – Ronnie Wood
- Fountain of Love – Ronnie Wood, Jim Ford
- Outlaws – Ronnie Wood, Jim Ford
- Redeyes – Ronnie Wood; inspired by Mick Jagger
- Wind Howlin’ Through – Ronnie Wood
- Priceless – Ronnie Wood, Bobby Womack
- She Was Out There – Ronnie Wood
- Down to the Ground – Ronnie Wood
- She Never Told Me – Ronnie Wood, John Ford
Devo: Q: Are We Not Men?
On August 28, 1978, “Warner Bros” label released “Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!”, the debut Devo album. It was recorded October 1977 – February 1978, in Cologne, Germany and was produced by Brian Eno.
Personnel:
- Bob Casale – rhythm guitar, additional keyboards, backing vocals
- Bob Mothersbaugh– lead guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Mothersbaugh– lead vocals, keyboards, occasional guitar
- Gerald V. Casale– lead vocals, bass, additional keyboards
- Alan Myers– drums
Track listing:
- Uncontrollable Urge – Mark Mothersbaugh
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Praying Hands – Gerald V. Casale
- Space Junk – Gerald V. Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh
- Mongoloid – Gerald V. Casale
- Jocko Homo – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Too Much Paranolas – Mark Mothersbaugh
- Gut Feelibg – Mark Motersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale
- Come Back Jonee – Gerald V. Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
- Sloopy – Mark Motersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gary Jackett, Gerald V. Casale
- Shrivel-Up – Mark Motersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale
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