On December 14, 2006, Ahmet Ertegun died aged 83. He was businessman, philanthropist, composer, and music producer. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of “Atlantic Records” (with Herb Abramson), and discovered and supported the careers of many rhythm and blues and rock musicians, including Aretha Frankiln, Led Zeppelin, and Ray Charles. Ertegun was chairman of the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, and in 2017 was inducted in the “Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame”. He was regarded as “one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry”.
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Procol Harum: Novum
On April 21, 2017, “Eagle Rock Entertainment” label released “Novum”, the twelfth Procol Harum studio album. It was recorded October – December 2016, and was produced by Dennis Weinreich.
Personnel:
- Gary Brooker– vocals, piano, accordion
- Geoff Whitehorn– guitar
- Josh Phillips – vocals, organ
- Matt Pegg– bass guitar
- Geoff Dunn– drums
Track listing:
Music by Gary Brooker, and Josh Phillips, except where noted. Lyrics by Pete Brown, except where noted.
- I Told On You
- Last Chance Motel
- Image of the Beas – music Gary Brooker, Josh Philips, Geoff Whitehorn
- Soldier – lyrics Gary Brooker
- Don’t Get Caught
- Neighbour
- Sunday Morning
- Businessman
- Can’t Say That
- The Only One
- Somewhen – lyrics Gary Brooker
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