On October 10, 2015, Steve Mackay died aged 66. He was musician (saxophone), recorded and performed with Violent Femmes, Snakefinger, Commander Cody, Zu, Andre Williams, Smegma, Van Rozay, Estel, Clubfoot Orchestra, Carnal Kitchen Band, The Mojo Boogie Band and Moonlighters, but was best known for his membership in The Stooges. As leader Mackay released three albums.
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J. Geils Band: Nightmares…and Other tales from the Vinyl Jungle
On September 25, 1974, “Atlantic” label released “Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle”, the fifth J. Geils Band (The) album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Record Plant Studios” and “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Bill Szymczyk.
Personnel:
- Peter Wolf – lead vocals
- J. Geils – guitar
- Magic Dick – harmonica
- Seth Justman – keyboards
- Danny Klein – bass
- Stephen Bladd – drums
- George Jessel – spoken word vocals
- Allan Blazek, Kevin Herron, Bill Szymczyk – engineer
- Juke Joint Jimmy – assistance
- Peter Himmelman – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Wolf and Seth Justman, except where noted.
- Detroit Breakdown
- Givin’ It All Up
- Must if Gost Lost
- Look Me in the Eye
- Nightmares
- Stop Down #39
- I’ll Be Coming Home
- Funky Judge – Andre Williams, Leo Hutton
- Getting’ Out
George Clinton: T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M
On June 11, 1996, “Sony 550” label released “T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M.”, the eight George Clinton album. It was recorded in 1996, and was produced by George Clinton.
Personnel:
- George Clinton – vocals, illustrations, executive producer
- Steve Boyd – vocals, guitar
- Michael Hampton, Gary James, Craig Love, Dewayne Blackbyrd McKnight, Garry Shider – guitar
- Phelps “Catfish” Collins – rhythm guitar
- Bernie Worrell – keyboards
- Joseph “Amp” Fidder – vocals, keyboards
- Clip Payne – vocals, keyboards
- Junie Morrison – vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Jerome Rodgers – vocals, synthesizer
- Colin Wolfe – Wurlitzer, keyboards, percussion, drum programming
- Bootsy Collins – vocals, bass
- Lige Curry – bass
- Rodney Curtis – bass
- Billy “Bass” Nelson – bass
- Cardell Mosson – bass
- John Davis – vocals, bass
- Eli Fountain – drums
- Charlie Wilson, Kelly Cowan, Lashonda Clinton, Ray Davis, Sheila Brody, Pat Lewis, Olivia Ewing, Diane Fulmar, Paul Hill, Robert “P-Nut” Johnson, Louis “Babbling” Kabbabie, Rob Manzoli, Debra Killings, Kristen Gray, Dawn Knight, Tracey Lewis, Jeff Patterson, William Payne, Grady Thomas, Derrick “Frogg” Rossen, Ann Sheriff, Joi, Belita Woods, Andre Williams – vocals
- MC Breed – rapping
- Erick Sermon – rapping, mixing
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Paul Riser – string arrangements
- Greg Boyer – trombone
- Bennie Cowan – trumpet
- Gregory Thomas – saxophone
- Dwayne “Sa’d Ali” Maultsby – vocals, DJ
- Gary “Mudbone” Cooper – vocals, drumbeat
- Chris Baker, Cary Corey, Guy Daniels, Carl Glover, Brian Remenick – engineer
- Joe Alexander, Mark Bass, Larry Fergusson, David Kennedy, Neil Pogue, Kevin Parker, Greg Reilly – engineer, mixing
- Roger Lomas – mastering
- Phil “Digital Dali” Carling – cover art
- Ronald Edwards – artwork
- Stozo Da Klown, Toons – assistant art director
- Over-10 Void – artwork, cover art
- Artsui Tribe – back cover illustration
- Overton Lloyd – illustrations
- Pedro Bell – back cover
- Richard White – graphics
- Charlie Pizzarello – photography
- Jerry Ewing – linear notes
Track listing:
- If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It’s Gonna Be You) – George Clinton, Jr.; Belita Woods; Gary “Mudbone” Cooper
- Summer Swim – George Clinton, Jr.; Walter “Junni” Morrison
- Funky Kind (Gonna Knock It Down) – George Clinton, Jr.; Joseph “Amp” Fiddler; Dwayne “Sa’d Ali” Maultsby; Tracey “Treylewd” Lewis
- Mathematics – George Clinton, Jr.; Dewayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight
- Hard as Steel – George Clinton, Jr.
- New Spaceship – George Clinton, Jr.
- Underground Angel – George Clinton, Jr.; Steve “Go Ask Armen” Boyd; Derrick “Frog” Rossen; Mike Wilder
- Let’s Get Funky – George Clinton, Jr.; Joseph “Amp” Fiddler
- Flatman and Bobbin – George Clinton, Jr.; Ronald Dunbar; Belita Woods; Derrick “Frog” Rossen
- Sloppy Seconds – George Clinton, Jr.; William “Bootsy” Collins; Bernie “All The Woo” Worrell; Dewayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight; Belita Woods
- Rock the Party – George Clinton, Jr.; Olivia Ewing; Thomas “Bubbs” Fiddler; L. Mathew
- Get Your Funk On – George Clinton, Jr.; Belita Woods; David Spradley
- A.P.O.A.F.O.M. (Fly Away) – George Clinton, Jr.; Debra Barsha; Dwayne “Sa’d Ali” Maultsby
- If Anybody Gets Funked Up (It’s Gonna Be You) [Colin Wolfe Mix) – George Clinton, Jr.; Belita Woods; Gary “Mudbone” Cooper
Parliament: Gloryhallastoopid
On November 20, 1979, “Casablanca” label released “Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky)”, the eight Parliament studio album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by George Clinton.
Personnel:
- Michael Hampton, Garry Shider, William Collins, Phelps Collins, Gordon Carlton, DeWayne McKnight, Walter Morrison – guitars
- Rodney Curtis, Donnie Sterling, William Collins, DeWayne McKnight, Walter Morrison – bass
- Bernie Worrell, Walter Morrison, David Lee Chong – keyboards
- Dennis Chambers, Kenny Colton, Tyrone Lampkin, William Collins, DeWayne McKnight – drums
- Larry Fratangelo, Carl “Butch” Small – percussion
- Greg Thomas, Greg Boyer, Bennie Cowens, Larry Hatcher, Maceo Parker, Sam Peakes – horns
- Bernie Worrell, Fred Wesley, P-Funk Horns (The Baltimore Connection Horn Section), Sam Peakes – horn arrangements
- Ray Davis, Garry Shider, Ron Ford, Larry Heckstall, Michael “Clip” Payne, Tracey “Lewd” Lewis, Linda Shider, Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne, Jeanette Washington, Jeanette McGruder, Shirley Hayden, Janice Evans, Greg Thomas, Robert Johnson, Ron Dunbar, Jessica Cleaves, Philippe Wynne, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Gary Cooper, Joel Johnson, Wellington Wigout, Star Child – choir
- Jerome Rogers, Tony Davis, Andre Williams, Larry Hackett, Walter Morrison, Rod – additional backing vocals
Track listing:
- Prologue
- (Gloryhallastoopid) Pin the Tail on the Funky – Bootsy Collins, George Clinton
- Party People – Bootsy Collins , George Clinton, Garry Shider
- The Big Bang Theory – Donnie Sterling, Ron Dunbar, George Clinton
- The Freeze (Sizzaleenmean) – DeWayne McKnight, George Clinton
- Colour Me Funky – Walter Morrison (J.S.Theracon), George Clinton
- Theme from the Black Hole – Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Walter Morrison (J.S.Theracon)
- May We Bang You? – George Clinton, William Collins, Bootsy Collins, Walter Morrison (J.S.Theracon)
The Temptations: Meet The Temptations
On March 20, 1964, “Gordy” label released “Meet the Temptations”, the debut Temptations album for the Gordy (Motown) label. It was recorded 1961-January 1964, and was produced by Berry Gordy, Andre Williams, William “Mickey” Stevenson, Smokey Robinson, and Norman Whitfield.
Personnel:
- Eddie Kendricks – vocals
- Paul Williams – vocals
- Melvin Franklin – vocals
- Otis Williams – vocals
- Elbridge “Al” Bryant – vocals
- Davis “David” Ruffin – vocals
- Eddie Holland – backing vocals
- Brian Holland – backing vocals
- Berry Gordy – executive producer
- Smokey Robinson – executive producer
Track listing:
- The Way You Do the Things You Do – Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers
- I Want a Love I Can See – Smokey Robinson
- (You’re My) Dream Come True – Berry Gordy, Jr.
- Paradise – Berry Gordy
- May I Have This Dance – Janie Bradford, Norman Whitfield
- Isn’t She Pretty – Berry Gordy, Eddie Kendricks, Otis Williams
- Just Let Me Know – Berry Gordy
- Your Wonderful Love – Berry Gordy
- The Further You Look, the Less You See – Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield
- Check Yourself – Elbridge Bryant, David English, Berry Gordy, Otis Williams
- Slow Down Heart – Smokey Robinson
- Farewell My Love – Berry Gordy
George Clinton: You Shouldn’t-Nut Bit Fish
In December 1983, “Capitol” label released “You Shouldn’t-Nuf Bit Fish”, the second George Clinton solo studio album. It was recorded in 1983, and was produced by George Clinton, Junie Morrison and Garry Shider.
Personnel:
- George Clinton – lead and backing vocals
- Junie Morrison, Bootsy Collins, Andre Williams, DeWayne McKnight, Eddie Hazel – guitar
- Michael Hampton – guitar, avatar
- Junie Morrison – piano, keyboards, synthesizer
- Doug Duffy – piano. keyboards, synthesizer
- David Spradley – keyboards, synthesizer
- Ron Cron – keyboards, synthesizer
- Bernie Worrell – keyboards
- DeWayne McKnight, Michael Payne, Ron Cron – synthesizer
- Bootsy Collins – bass, drums
- Lige Curry, Michael Payne – bass
- Larry Fratangelo, Maruga Booker – percussion
- Maceo Parker – sax
- Richard Griffith, Larry Hatcher – trumpet
- Fred Wesley – trombone
- Garry Shider, Gary Cooper, Ron Ford, Eddie Hazel, Darryl Clinton, Shirley Hayden, Kim Seay, Lane Strickland, Tracey Lewis, Robert Johnson, Blackbird McKnight, Michael Payne, Andre Williams, Jimmy Giles, Mallia Franklin, James Gilmore, Rev. Uriah – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Nubian Nut – George Clinton, David Spradley, Lane Strickland, Fela Kuti
- Quickie – Andre Williams, Ron Ford, Janice Evans, Stephanie Linn
- Last Dance – William Collins, Robert Johnson, Stephanie Linn
- Silly Millameter – Bob Bishop, Lushawn Clinton, Doug Duffy
- Stingy – Michael Hampton, Lige Curry, Gary Cooper, Stephanie Linn
- You Shouldn’t-Nuf Bit Fish – Michael Payne, Robert Johnson, Stephanie Linn
Parliament: Trombipulation
On December 5, 1980, “Casablanca” label released “Trombipulation”, the ninth Parliament studio album. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, and was produced by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Ron Dunbar and Ron Ford.
Personnel:
- Bootsy Collins – vocals, guitar, bass, drums
- Tony Thomas, Michael Hampton, Gordon Carlton, Jerome Ali – guitar
- Bernie Worrell, David Lee Chong, Michael Hampton, Manon Saulsby, Ernestro Wilson – keyboards
- Donnie Sterling, Lige Curry, Jimmie Ali – bass
- Lonnie Greene, Tyrone Lampkin, Kenny Colton – drums
- Fred Wesley, Larry Hatcher, Bennie Cowan, Greg Thomas, Maceo Parker, Richard Griffith, Darryl Dixon, David Taylor, Barry Taylor, Barry Rogers, Danny Cahn, David Tofani, John Mical, David Majali, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker – horns
- Garry Shider, Ray Davis, Michael “Clip” Payne, Lige Curry, Jerome Rodgers, Larry Hatcher, Robert Johnson, Ron Dunbar, Jeanette McGruder, Dawn Silva, Sheila Horne, Mallia Franklin, Shirley Hayden, Janice Evans, Jeanette Washington, Gwen Dozier, Cheryl James, Ron Ford, Patty Walker, Andre Williams, Stevie Pannell, Kevin Shider, Tracey “Trey Lewd” Lewis, Tony Davis, Philippe Wynne, Jessica Cleaves, Donnie Sterling, Tony Thomas, Lonnie Greene, Nina Hoover, Linda Shider, Larry Heckstall, Dawn Driver, Ronni Faust, Godmoma, Junie Morrison – vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by George Clinton.
- Crush It
- Trombipulation
- Long Way Around
- Agony Of Defeet
- New Doo Review
- Let’s Play House
- Body Language
- Peek-A-Groove
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