On March 17, 2019, Bernard Joseph Tormey aka Bernie Tormé died aged 66. He was songwriter, musician (guitar, singer), record label and recording studio owner. With Robin Guy and John McCoy he formed the band Guy McCoy Tormé, has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Atomic Rooster, Desperado, but was best known for his work with Gillan.
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Ginger Baker
On October 6, 2019, Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker died aged 80. He was musician (drums, percussion) and song writer, credited as pioneer of drumming in rock, jazz fusion and world music, with reputation of “rock’s first superstar drummer”. Baker was member of the bands Blues Incorporated and Graham Bond Organisation, but he achieved worldwide success as co-founder and drummer of super group Cream, together with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. After Cream he was member of Blind Faith and founded Ginger Baker’s Air Force and Ginger Baker’s Energy. He has worked with big number of musicians and music acts such as Gary Moore, Masters of Reality, Public Image Ltd, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Bill Laswell, Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell. As leader Baker released 18 albums.
Vincent Crane
On February 14, 1989, Vincent Rodney Cheesman aka Vincent Crane, died aged 45. He was musician (keyboards), best known as member of bands The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster.
Atomic Rooster: Made In England
In October 1972,“Dawn” label released “Made in England”, the fourth Atomic Rooster album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Vincent Crane.
Personnel:
- Chris Farlowe – vocals
- Steve Bolton – guitars
- Vincent Crane – Hammond organ, piano, ARP synthesizer, Fender piano
- Bill Smith – bass
- Ric Parnell – vocals, drums, percussion
- Doris Troy, Liza Strike – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Time Take My Life – Vincent Crane
- Stand by Me – Vincent Crane
- Little Bit of Inner Air – Ric Parnell
- Don’t Know What Went Wrong – Vincent Crane
- Never to Lose – Steve Bolton
- Introduction – Vincent Crane
- Breathless – Vincent Crane
- Space Cowboy – Steve Bolton
- People You Can’t Trust – Vincent Crane
- All in Satan’s Name – Ric Parnell
- Close Your Eyes – Vincent Crane
Atomic Rooster: Nice ‘n’ Greasy
In September 1973, “Elektra” label released “Nice ‘n’ Greasy”, the fifth Atomic Rooster studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Trident” and “Command Studios” in London, and was produced by Vincent Crane.
Personnel:
- Chris Farlowe- vocals
- Johnny Mandala (John Goodsall) – guitars
- Vincent Crane- Hammond organ, electric piano, piano, ARP synthesizer
- Ric Parnell- drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Vincent Crane, except where noted.
- All Across the Country
- Save Me
- Voodoo in You – Jackie Avery
- Goodbye Planet Earth – Johnny Mandala
- Take One Toke
- Can’t Find a Reason
- Ear in the Snow
- Satan’s Wheel
Atomic Rooster: Death Walks Behind You
In September 1970, “B&C” label released “Death Walks Behind You”, the second Atomic Rooster studio album. It was recorded in August 1970, and was produced by John Du Cann, Vincent Crane and Paul Hammond. The album’s cover features the William Blake monotype “Nebuchadnezzar”.
Personnel:
- John Du Cann – lead vocals, guitars, bass
- Vincent Crane – Hammond organ, piano, backing vocals
- Paul Hammond – drums, percussion
.Track listing:
- Death Walks Behind You – John Du Cann, Vincent Crane
- Vug – Vincent Crane
- Tomorrow Night – Vincent Crane
- 7 Streets – John Du Cann
- Sleeping for Years – John Du Cann
- I Can’t Take No More – John Du Cann
- Nobody Else – Vincent Crane, John Du Cann
- Gershatzer – Vincent Crane
Atomic Rooster: In Hearing Of
In August 1971, ”Pegasus” label released “In Hearing of”, the third Atomic Rooster album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Vincent Crane, John Du Cann, Pete French and Paul Hammond.
Personnel:
- Pete French: vocals
- John Du Cann: guitars
- Vincent Crane – vocals, Hammond organ, piano
- Paul Hammond: drums, percussion
Track listing:
- Breakthrough – Vincent Crane, Pat Darnell
- Break the Ice – John Du Cann
- Decision/Indecision – Vincent Crane, Pat Darnell
- A Spoonful of Bromide Helps the Pulse Rate Go Down – Vincent Crane
- Black Snake – Vincent Crane, Pat Darnell
- Head in the Sky – John Du Cann
- The Rock – Vincent Crane
- The Price – Vincent Crane
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