On May 21, 2001, Tommy Eyre died aged 52. He was musician (keyboards, piano), as a session musician recorded and performed with John Martyn, Alex Harvey, Greg Lake, Michael Schenker, Gary Moore, B.B. King, John Mayall, Tracy Chapman Wham!, Marc Almond, Scarlet Rivera, Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation, Blue Whale, Jaklin, Riff Raff and ZZebra, but he was best known for playing on Joe Cocker’s “With A Little Help From My Friends”, Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” and “Right Down the Line”. As leader Eyre has released seven albums.
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Hugh McCracken
On March 28, 2013, Hugh C. McCracken died aged 70. He was musician (guitar, harmonica), arranger and producer, best known as session musician. McCracken recorded with Graham Parker, Yoko Ono, Eric Carmen, Loudon Wainwright III, Lou Donaldson, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, The Four Seasons, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Hank Crawford, Jerry Jemmott, Dr. John, Gary Wright, Donald Fagen, Jimmy Rushing, Billy Joel, Roland Kirk, Roberta Flack, B. B. King, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, The Monkees, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Idris Muhammad, James Taylor, Phoebe Snow, Bob Dylan, Linda McCartney, Ron Carter, Rusty Bryant, Marlena Shaw, Deodato, Carly Simon and Andy Gibb. From 1969-1972, McCracken was member of Mike Mainieri’s White Elephant Orchestra.
James Cotton
On March 16, 2017, James Henry Cotton died aged 81. He was musician (harmonica), singer and songwriter, had a successful solo career, recording albums under his own name, and recording and performing with number of great blues and rock musicians including Gregg Allman, William “Billy Boy” Arnold, Elvin Bishop, Mike Bloomfield, Joe Bonamassa, Paul Butterfield, Grateful Dead, Pat Hare, Howlin’ Wolf, Janis Joplin, B.B. King, Freddie King, Alexis Korner, Steve Miller, Charlie Musselwhite, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Keith Richards, Todd Rundgren, Santana, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Otis Spann, Taj Mahal, Big Mama Thornton, Jimmie Vaughan, Joe Louis Walker, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Johnny Winter.
The Allman Brothers Band: Enlightened Rogues
In February 1979, “Capricorn” label released “Enlightened Rogues”, the sixth Allman Brothers Band (The) album. It was recorded December 1978 – January 1979, at “Criteria Studios” in Miami, Florida, and was produced by Tom Dowd.
Personnel:
- Gregg Allman – vocals, keyboards,
- Dickey Betts – vocals, guitar
- Dan Toler- guitar
- Jim Essery – harmonica
- David Goldflies – bass
- Jaimoe- percussion, drums
- Butch Trucks- percussion, drums
- Joe Lala– percussion
- John Lundahl – backup guitar
- Mimi Hart – backing vocals
- Bonnie Bramlett- backing vocals
Track listing:
- Crazy Love – Dickey Betts
- Can’t Take It With You -Dickey Betts, Don Johnson
- Pegasus – Dickey Betts
- Need Your Love So Bad – John Mertis
- Blind Love – B. King, Jules Taub
- Try It One More Time – Dickey Betts, David Goldflies
- Just Ain’t Easy – Gregg Allman
- Sail Away – Dickey Betts
B. B. King: There Must Be a Better World Somewhere
In January 1981, “MCA” label released “There Must Be a Better World Somewhere” the twenty seventh B. B. King studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack. The album won “Grammy Award” for “Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording”.
Personnel:
- B. B. King- vocals, guitar
- Hugh McCracken- guitar
- Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack- keyboards
- Wilbur Bascomb- bass guitar
- Bernard “Pretty” Purdie- drums
- Hank Crawford- alto saxophone
- David “Fathead” Newman- tenor saxophone
- Ronald E. Cuber- baritone saxophone
- Waymon Reed- trumpet
- Tom Malone- trombone
- Charlie Miller – trumpet
- Donny Gerrard, Vennette Gloud, Carmen Twillie- backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Doc Pomus and Dr. John; except where noted.
- The Victim
- More, More, More – Hugh McCracken, Jay Hirsh
- You’re Going with Me
- Life Ain’t Nothing But a Party
- Born Again Human
- There Must Be a Better World Somewhere
Bobby Keys
On December 2, 2014, Robert Henry “Bobby” Keys died aged 70. Being saxophonist he has recorded and performed with many famous musicians and bands, among them: The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Delaney, Bonnie, Donovan, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Faces, Harry Nilsson, Warren Zevon, Humble Pie, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Keith Moon, Leo Sayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, Sheryl Crow, Yoko Ono, Jim Carroll and Graham Nash.
U2: Rattle And Hum
On October 10, 1988, “Island” label released “Rattle and Hum”, the sixth U2 studio album. It was recorded 1987 – 1988, at “Sun Studio” in Memphis; “Point Depot”; “Danesmoat”, and “STS Studio” in Dublin; “A&M Studios” and “Ocean Way” in Los Angeles, and live in various locations, and was produced by Jimmy Iovine. The album was accompanied by a rockumentary film directed by Phil Joanou. “Rattle and Hum” was certified 7 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; Platinum in Netherlands; 2 x Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; 4 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 5 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Bono– lead vocals, additional guitar, harmonica
- The Edge – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Adam Clayton– bass guitar
- Larry Mullen Jr.– drums, percussion
- B. B. King– vocals, lead guitar
- Bob Dylan– Hammond organ, backing vocals
- Jimi Hendrix– electric guitar (sourced from “Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack” and More as played through U2’s concert PA system)
- Joey Miskulin – organ
- Brian Eno– keyboards
- Benmont Tench– Hammond organ
- Satan and Adam (Sterling Magee and Adam Gussow) – vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica
- The Memphis Horns– horns
- The New Voices of Freedom –gospel choir
- George Pendergrass, Dorothy Terrell – vocal soloists
- Rebecca Evans Russell, Phyllis Duncan, Helen Duncan – backing vocals
- Van Dyke Parks– string arrangements
Track listing:
All lyrics by Bono, all music by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr, except where noted.
- Helter Skelter” (live at Denver, Colorado) – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Van Diemen’s land – lyrics by The Edge
- Desire
- Hawkmoon
- All Along the Watchtower” (live from “Save the Yuppie Free Concert in San Francisco) – Bob Dylan
- I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” (live at Madison Square Garden, New York)
- Freedom For My People
- Silver and Gold” (live from Denver, Colorado)
- Pride (In the Name of Love)” (live from Denver, Colorado)
- Angel of Harlem
- Love Rescue Me
- When Love Comes to Town
- Heartland
- God Part II
- The Star Spangled Banner” (Live) – music by John Stafford
- Bullet the Blue Sky” (live at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona)
- All I Want is You
Joe Sample
On September 12, 2014, Joseph Leslie “Joe” Sample died aged 75. He was musician (piano, keyboards) and composer, one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders (Crusaders from 1971), and has performed with some of the biggest names of the contemporary music, including Miles Davis, The Supremes, George Benson, B.B King, Jimmy Witherspoon, Eric Clapton and Steely Dan.
Blue Cheer: Vincebum Eruptum
On January 16, 1968, “Philips” label released “Vincebum Eruptum”, the debut Blue Cheer studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at the “Amigo Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Abe “Voco” Kesh.
Personnel:
- Dickie Peterson– vocals, bass
- Leigh Stephens– guitar
- Paul Whaley– drums
- John Van Hamersveld– photography
Track listing:
- Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart
- Rock Me Baby – B.B. King, Joe Josea
- Doctor Please – Dickie Peterson
- Out of Focus – Dickie Peterson
- Parchment Farm – Mouse Allison
- Second Time Around – Dickie Peterson
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