On January 31, 2017, John Kenneth Wetton died aged 67. He was singer, musician (bass) and songwriter, best known as founding member and bass player of King Crimson and Asia. He has recorded and performed with Mogul Thrash, Family, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, U.K., Jack-Knife, Wishbone Ash, Phenomena, Gordon Haskell, Renaissance, Qango, Brian Eno, Ayreon,Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Larry Norman, Alan White, Billy Sherwood, Peter Banks, Bryan Ferry, Pete Sinfield, Roger Chapman, Duncan Mackay, Atoll, District 97, Ayreon, Eddie Jobson, David Cross and Steve Hackett. As leader, Wetton released six albums.
Tag Archives: Family
Family: Fearless
On October 29, 1971, “Reprise” label released “Fearless”, the fifth Family album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Roger Chapman, Charlie Whitney, John Palmer, John Wetton, Rob Townsend and George Chkiantz.
Personnel:
- Roger Chapman – lead vocals, guitars, percussion
- Charlie Whitney – guitars, mandolin, percussion
- John “Poli” Palmer – keyboards, vibes, flute, percussion, backing vocals
- John Wetton – bass, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Rob Townsend – drums, cymbals, percussion
- John Kosh – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Roger Chapman and Charlie Whitney except where noted.
- Between Blue and Me
- Sat’d’y Barfly
- Larf and Sing – John “Poli” Palmer
- Spanish Tide
- Save Some for Thee
- Take Your Partners – Charlie Whitney,Roger Chapman, John “Poli” Palmer
- Children
- Crinkly Grin –John “Poli” Palmer
- Blind
- Burning Bridges – Charlie Whitney, Roger Chapman, John “Poli” Palmer
Family: A Song For Me
On January 23, 1970, “Reprise” label released “A Song for Me”, the third Family studio album. It was recorded in 1969 at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Roger Chapman, John Whitney, John Weider, John Palmer and Robert Townsend.
Personnel:
- Roger Chapman– vocals, percussion
- John “Charlie” Whitney– guitars, banjo, organ
- John Weider– guitars, violin, dobro
- John “Poli” Palmer– vibes, piano, flute
- Robert Townsend– drums, percussion, harp
Track listing:
All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman, except where noted.
- Drowned in Wine
- Some Poor Soul
- Love is a Sleeper
- Stop for the Traffic – Through the Heart of Me
- Wheels – John “Charlie” Whitney, Roger Chapman, Rick Grech
- Song for Sinking Lovers
- Hey – Let It Rock
- The Cat and the Rat
- 93’s O.K. J – John “Charlie” Whitney, John Weider
- A Song for Me – John “Charlie” Whitney,Roger Chapman, John Weider, Rob Townsend
Rick Grech
On March 17, 1990, Richard Roman Grechko aka Rick Grech died aged 44. He was musician (bass, violin, viola, cello, guitar, mandolin, banjo) performed and recorded with Family, Blind Faith, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Traffic, Gram Parsons and The Crickets.
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