On August 5, 1992, Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro died aged 38. He was a songwriter, musician (drums), and record producer, best known as the drummer with Toto. He was one of the most south after session drummers in popular music, played on hundreds of albums and worked with numerous artists such as Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Greg Lake, Seals & Crofts, Les Dudek, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, The Jacksons, Tommy Bolin, Jackson Browne, Leo Sayer, Boz Scaggs, Carly Simon, Eric Carmen, Valerie Carter, Lisa Dal Bello, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Colin Blunstone, Larry Carlton, Allen Toussaint, Dave Mason, Warren Zevon, Ruben Blades, Bim, Jerry Williams, Al Stewart, Marc Jordan, Rickie Lee Jones, Janne Schaffer, Lowell George, Aretha Franklin, Jon Anderson, Luis Miguel, Love and Money, Patti Austin, Mariya Takeuchi, The Brothers Johnson, Peter Frampton, Bee Gees, Char, Christopher Cross, Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Amii Ozaki, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eye to Eye, Donna Summer, Elton John, Melissa Manchester, Donald Fagen, Herbie Hancock, Don Henley, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Russ Taff, Chicago, David Gilmour Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton, Peter cetera, Earth Wind & Fire, roger Hodgson, David Benoit, Dr. John, Steve Porcaro, Nik Kershaw, Poco, Clair Mario, Celine Dion, Natalie Cole, Madonna, Jude Cole, Sandy Patty, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bolton, Cher, Dire Straits, Richard Marx, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, B-52’s, Go West, 10CC, Roger Waters, Paul Young, and David Crosby. In 1993, Porcaro was posthumously inducted into the “Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”.
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Peter Green
On July 25, 2020, Peter Allen Greenbaum aka Peter Green died aged 73. He was singer, songwriter, and musician (guitar), member of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, member of Katmandu, and founder of Peter Green Splinter Group. Green was one of the most important figures of the British blues movement, praised by famous guitarists like B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked him at number 58 in its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Magazine “Guitar Player” rated his tone on “The Super-Natural” as one of the “50 Greatest of All Time. Magazine “Mojo” rated Green In June 1996, Green was voted the third-best guitarist of all time. In 1998, as a member of Fleetwood Mac he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. As leader, Green recorded six albums:
Zappafrank
On July 23, 1994, the “Astronomical Union” named the Asteroid 3834 (orbiting between Mars and Jupiter) “Zappafrank”, in honor of Frank Zappa, who died one year before. Zappafrank is not the first asteroid to be named after a rock musician; Asteroids Lennon, McCartney, Starr, and Harrison already exist – and there are others named after Oldfield (Mike Oldfield), Clapton (Eric Clapton) and Jarre (Jean-Michel Jarre and Maurice Jarre).
James Oldaker
On July 16, 2020, James Oldaker died aged 68. He was musician (drums, percussions), member of Rogues Five, Bob Seger Band, Leon Russell Band, Frehley’s Comet, and The Tractors, but was best known as the drummer for Eric Clapton. Oldaker recorded with musicians and bands such as The Bellamy Brothers, Asleep at the Wheel, Peter Frampton, The Gap Band, Marcy Levy, Stephen Stills, Leon Russell, Ace Frehley, Freddie King, and The Bee Gees. In August 2005, Oldaker released “Mad Dogs & Okies”, a collection celebrating the music and musicians of Oklahoma, with guest musicians Eric Clapton, Vince Gill, J. J. Cale, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, and Bonnie Bramlett.
The Dream Syndicate: Out of the Grey
On May 23, 1986, “Big Time Records” label released “Out of the Grey”, the third Dream Syndicate (The) studio album. It was recorded 1985 – 1986, and was produced by Paul B. Cutler.
Personnel:
- Steve Wynn– vocals, guitar
- Paul B. Cutler – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Walton – bass
- Dennis Duck – drums
- Johnette Napolitano– vocals
Track listing:
All tracks Steve Wynn except where noted.
- Out of the Grey
- Forest for the Trees
- 50 in a 25 Zone – Steve Wynn, Dennis Duck, Mark Walton, Paul B. Cutler
- Boston
- Blood Money
- Slide Away
- Dying Embers – Steve Wynn, Mark Walton, Scott Walton
- Now I Ride Alone
- Drinking Problem
- Dancing Blind
- You Can’t Forget
- Let it Rain – Eric Clapton, Bonnie Bramlett
Bert Weedon
On April 20, 2012, Herbert Maurice William ‘Bert’ Weedon died aged 91. He was musician (guitar), whose style of playing was popular and influential during the 50s and 60s. Weedon was the first British guitarist to have a hit record in the “UK Singles Chart”, in 1959. His “Play in a Day” guitar guide influenced some of the biggest names in rock and roll such as Eric Clapton, Brian May, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Dave Davies, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page. For his “services to music”, in 2001, Weedon was awarded an OBE.
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.
Dr. John
On June 6, 2019, Malcolm John Rebennack aka Dr. John, died aged 77. He was singer – songwriter and musician (piano, keyboards and guitar), regarded as one of the greatest New Orleans music icons. He had successful solo career and performed and recorded with many famous musicians and bands, including Art Blakey, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Van Morrison, Dan Auerbach, Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Joe Walsh, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, Mike Bloomfield, Spiritualized, David Newman, Ray Anderson, Levon Helm, John Hammond, Gregg Allman, Papa John Creach, Bennie Wallace, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Harry Connick Jr., Hank Crawford, Jimmy Smith, Jools Holland, Steve Tyrell, B. B. King and Marcus Miller. Dr. John won six “Grammy Awards”, and was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in 2011. In May 2013, he received honorary doctorate of fine arts from “Tulane University.”
Eric Clapton: I Still Do
On May 20, 2016, “Bushbranch Records/Surfdog Records” label released “I Still Do”, the 22nd Eric Clapton album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “British Grove Studios”, and was produced by Glyn Johns.
Personnel:
- Eric Clapton– lead vocals, guitar, tambourine
- Paul Brady– acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Andy Fairweather Low– acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Angelo Mysterioso – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Simon Climie– acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards
- Walt Richmond– keyboards
- Chris Stainton– keyboards
- Paul Carrack– Hammond organ, backing vocals
- Dirk Powell– accordion, mandolin, backing vocals
- Dave Bronze– bass guitar, double bass
- Henry Spinetti– drums, percussion
- Ethan Johns– percussion
- Michelle John– backing vocals
- Sharon White– backing vocals
- Glyn Johns – engineer, mixing
- Martin Hollis – engineer
- Rowan McIntosh – assistant engineer
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Catherine Roylance – art direction, design
- Brice Beckham – layout
- Matthew Gordon – artwork technician
- Sir Peter Blake – cover painting
- Catherine Roylance, Nick Roylance, Craig Stecyk, Simon Whitehead, Getty Images – photography
Track listing:
- Alabama Woman Blues – Leroy Carr
- Can’t Let You Do – J. J. Cale
- I Will Be There – Paul Brady, John O’Kane
- Spiral – Eric Clapton, Andy Fairweather Low, Simon Climie
- Catch the Blues – Eric Clapton
- Cypress Grove – Skip James
- Little Man, You’ve Had a Busy Day – Maurice Sigler, Mabel Wayne, Al Hoffman
- Stones in My Passway – Robert Johnson
- I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine – Bob Dylan
- I’ll Be Alright – traditional
- Somebody’s Knockin – J. J. Cale
- I’ll Be Seeing You – Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
Jack Bruce: Somethin Else
On February 23, 1993, “CMP” label released “Somethin Els”, the tenth Jack Bruce studio album. It was recorded 1986 – 1992, and was produced by Jack Bruce, Kurt Renker and Walter Quintus.
Personnel:
- Jack Bruce – vocals, bass, piano, keyboards, cello, drums, percussion
- Eric Clapton, Clem Clempson, Peter Weihe, Ray Gomez – guitar
- Stuart Elliott, Anton Fier- drums
- Trilok Gurtu, Mark Nauseef- percussion
- Dave Liebman, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Uli Lask, Gerd Dudek – saxophone
- Bruce Fowler- trombone
- Walt Fowler – trumpet
- Maggie Reilly- backing vocals
Track listing:
- Waiting on a Word
- Willpower
- Ships in the Night
- Peaces of the East
- Close Enough for Love
- B. Dawn Blues
- Criminality
- Child song
- FM
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