On May 22, 2026, Richard Parry died aged 83. He was musician (saxophone, keyboards), best known for his work with Pink Floyd (played on sone of their best known songs, including “Money”, “Us and Them”, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and “Wearing the Inside Out”. As session musician he recorded saxophone for many artists, including J.J. Jackson, Rory Gallagher, Mike Vernon, Pete Wingfield, Quiver, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Mick Grabham, Jimmy Dawkins, Lightnin’ Slim, Kazimierz Lux, Andy Roberts, Bloodstone, John Entswile, Les Humphries Singers, Jimmy Witherspoon, Duster Bennett, Paice Ashton Lord, Banco de Gaia, David Gilmour and Deborah Bonham.
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The Bonzo Dog Band: Let’s Make Up And Be Friendly
In March 1972, “United Artists Records” label released “Let’s Make Up And Be Friendly”, the fifth Bonzo Dog Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in November 1971, at “The Manor” in Oxfordshire, England, and was produced by Neil Innes, Vivian Stanshal, “Legs” Larry Smith and Tony Kaye.
Personnel:
- Vivian Stanshall – vocals, ukulele, liner notes
- Neil Innes – vocals, piano, organ, heavenly sqwarking, tasteless guitar solo, arrangements, mixing
- Anthony ‘Bubs’ White – electric Brainbiter guitar, spanish guitar
- Andy Roberts – fiddle, mandolin, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, heavenly sqwarking
- Dennis Cowan – voices, bass guitar, slide guitar
- Dave Richards – bass guitar, empyreal screaming
- Hughie Flint – drums, percussion
- Dick Parry – saxophone, flutes
- Roger Ruskin Spear – lead vocals, saxophones, xylophone
- “Legs” Larry Smith – vocals, drums
- Tony Kaye – piano, organ
- Ian Wallace – laughter
- Tom Newman – engineer
- Phil Newell – engineer
Track listing:
- The Strain – Vivian Stanshall
- Turkeys – Neil Innes
- King of Scurf – Neil Innes
- Waiting for the Wardrobe – Roger Ruskin Spear
- Straight from My Heart – Neil Innes, Vivian Stanshall
- Rusty (Champion Thrust) – Tony Kaye, Legs Larry Smith
- Rawlinson End – Neil Innes, Vivian Stanshall
- Don’t Get Me Wrong – Vivian Stanshall, Neil Innes
- Fresh Wound – Neil Innes
- Bad Blood – Vivian Stanshall
- Slush – Neil Innes
Zoot Money
On September 8, 2024, George Bruno “Zoot” Money died aged 82. He was vocalist, musician (keyboards, bass) and band leader), best known as member of Big Roll Band. He recorded with The Scaffold, Spencer Davis, Thunderclap Newman, Widowmaker, Alan Price, Alexis Korner, Alvin Lee, Andy Roberts, The Animals, Brian Friel, The British Blues Quintet, Centipede, Dantalian’s Chariot, Eddie Harris, Eric Burdon, Marc Ellington, Grimms, Johnny Almond Music Machine, Jim Diamond, Georgie Fame, Kevin Ayers, Kevin Coyne, Humble Pie, Juicy Lucy, La Tour, Long John Baldry, Lonnie Donegan, Mike McGear, Peter Green, Pete York, Roger McGough and Ruby Turner. As leader, Money released ten albums.
Roy Harper: Bullinamingvase
On February 11, 1977, “Harvest” label released “Bullinamingvase”, the ninth Roy Harper studio album. It was recorded in 1976, in Hereford, England, and was produced by Peter Jenner and John Leckie.
Personnel:
- Roy Harper – vocals, guitars, orchestra arrangements
- Henry McCullough – guitars
- Andy Roberts – guitars, backing vocals
- Jimmy McCulloch – guitars
- B.J. Cole – pedal steel guitar
- Alvin Lee – guitar
- Dave Lawson – keyboards, effects
- Max Middleton – keyboards
- David C. Drill – bass guitar
- Percy Jones – bass
- Ronnie Lane – bass
- Dave Cochran – bass
- John Halsey – drums
- Herbie Flowers – bass
- Steve Broughton – drums
- Skaila Kanga – harp
- Dave Plowman – euphonium, trombone
- The Vauld Symphony Orchestra
- Dave Lawson – orchestra conductor
- Linda McCartney – backing vocals
- Paul McCartney – backing vocals
- John Leckie – engineer
- Mark Vigars – engineer
- Nick Webb – mastering
- Hipgnosis – design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Roy Harper.
- One of Those Days in England Part 1
- These Last Days
- Cherishing the Lonesome
- Naked Flame
- Watford Gap
- One of Those Days in England Parts 2–10
Maddy Prior: Woman in the Wings
In May 1978, “Chrysalis” label released “Woman in the Wings”, the debut Maddy Prior studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Ian Anderson, Dee Palmer and Robin Black.
Personnel:
- Maddy Prior – vocals
- Andy Roberts – guitar
- Martin Barre – guitar
- Bob Gill – guitar
- Barry Booth – piano
- Dee Palmer – keyboards
- John Glascock – bass
- David Olney – bass
- Barriemore Barlow – drums
- John Halsey – drums
- Ian Anderson – flute
- Shona Anderson – backing vocals
- Cherry Gillespie – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Woman in the Wings
- Cold Flame
- Mother and Child
- Gutter Geese
- Rollercoaster
- Deep Water
- Long Shadows
- I Told You So
- Rosettes
- Catseyes
- Baggy Pants
Kevin Ayers: Yes We Have No Mañanas (So Get Your Mañanas Today)
In June 1976, “Harvest” label released “Yes We Have No Mañanas (So Get Your Mañanas Today)”, the seventh Kevin Ayers studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Muff Winwood.
Personnel:
- Kevin Ayers- vocals, guitar
- J. Cole- steel guitar
- Andy Roberts – guitar
- Roger Saunders – guitar
- Ollie Halsall– guitar
- Nick Rowley – keyboards
- Zoot Money- keyboards
- Billy Livsey– keyboards
- Charlie McCracken – bass
- Mickey Feat – bass
- Rick Wills- bass
- Tony Newman- drums
- Roger Pope – drums
- Rob Townsend- drums, percussion
- Pip Williams, David Bedford- arrangements
Track listing:
- Star– Kevin Ayers
- Mr Cool – Kevin Ayers
- The Owl – Kevin Ayers
- Love’s Gonna Turn You Round – Kevin Ayers
- Falling In Love Again- Connelly , Hollander
- Help Me – Kevin Ayers
- Ballad Of Mr Snake – Kevin Ayers
- Everyone Knows The Song– Kevin Ayers
- Yes I Do – Kevin Ayers
- Blue – Kevin Ayers
Richard Thompson: Henry the Human Fly
In April 1972, “Island” label released “Henry the Human Fly”, the first Richard Thompson solo album. It was recorded in February 1972, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Richard Thompson and John Wood.
Personnel:
- Richard Thompson – vocals, guitar, mandolin, accordion, tin whistle
- Linda Peters– vocals
- Ashley Hutchings– vocals
- Sandy Denny– piano, vocals
- John Kirkpatrick– accordion
- Pat Donaldson– vocals, bass guitar
- Timi Donald – vocals, drums
- John Defereri – tenor saxophone
- Clay Toyani – trumpet
- Jeff Cole – trombone
- David Snell – harp
- Sue Draheim– fiddle
- Barry Dransfield– fiddle
- Andy Roberts– dulcimer
Track listing:
All tracks by Richard Thompson.
- Roll Over Vaughn Williams
- Nobody’s Wedding
- The Poor Ditching Boy
- Shaky Nancy
- The Angels Took My Racehorse Away
- Wheely Down
- The New St. George
- Painted Ladies
- Cold Feet
- Mary and Joseph
- The Old Changing Way
- Twisted
Ian Matthews: If You Saw Thru’ My Eyes
In January 1971, “Vertigo” label released “If You Saw Thro’ My Eyes”, the third Ian Matthews solo album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Ian Matthews.
Personnel:
- Ian Matthews – vocals, guitar
- Andy Roberts- guitar
- Tim Renwick- guitar
- Richard Thompson- guitar, accordion
- Sandy Denny – vocals, keyboards
- Pat Donaldson- bass
- Gerry Conway- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Matthews except where noted.
- Desert Inn
- Hearts
- Never Ending
- Reno Nevada – Richard Fariña
- Little Known
- Hinge I
- Hinge II
- Southern Wind
- It Came Without Warning – Jerry Burnham, Allan Jacobs
- You Couldn’t Lose
- Morgan The Pirate – Richard Fariña
- Thro’ My Eyes
Cat Stevens: Teaser And The Firecat
On October 1, 1971, “Island” label released “Teaser and the Firecat”, the fifth Cat Stevens album. It was recorded July 1970 – March 1971, at the “Paramount Studios”, in Los Angeles, “Morgan Studios”, in London, and was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith.
Personnel:
- Cat Stevens– vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards
- Alun Davies– acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Andreas Toumazis – bouzouki
- Angelos Harzipavli – bouzouki
- Andy Roberts – Kriwaczek string organ
- Rick Wakeman– piano
- Jean Roussel- Hammond organ
- Larry Steele – bass guitar, congas
- Gerry Conway– drums, percussion
- Harvey Burns – drums, percussion
- Linda Lewis- backing vocals
- Del Newman – string arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Cat Stevens except where noted.
- The Wind
- Ruby Love
- If I Laugh
- Changes IV
- How Can I Tell You
- Tuesday’s Dead
- Morning Has Broken – traditional, arranged by Cat Stevens with words by Eleanor Farjeon
- Bitterblue
- Moonshadow
- Peace Train
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