On May 31, 2019, Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson died aged 71. He was singer-songwriter, musician (harmonica, guitar and piano), best known as founding member of The 13th Floor Elevators and a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre.
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On March 25, 1995.
On March 25, 1995, “Drag City” label released “Coconut Hotel”, the seventh Red Krayola album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Mayo Thompson, Steve Cunningham and Rick Barthelme.
Personnel:
- Mayo Thompson– vocals, guitar
- Rick Barthelme – drums
- Steve Cunningham – bass guitar
- Walt Andrus – recording
- Les Blank– photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Cunningham and Mayo Thompson.
- Boards
- Water Pour
- One-Second Pieces (No. 1-36)
- Organ Buildup
- Vocal
- Free Guitar
- One-Minute Imposition
- Piano
- Guitar
On December 27, 1978.
On December 27, 1978, Christopher Branford Bell died aged 27. He was songwriter and musician (guitar, singer), best known as founding member, guitarist and singer of the band Big Star. His work has inspired, and his songs were covered by many musicians and bands including R.E.M., Wilco, Teenage Fanclub, Primal Scream, Afghan Whigs, Pete Yorn, Beck The Posies, and The Replacements. In 2013, “Magnolia Pictures” released documentary “Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me”, which documented his life and work. In 2018, the book “There Was a Light: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star”, was published, also dealing with his life and music. Bell’s album “I Am the Cosmos” was posthumously released in 1992.
On December 25, 2009.
On December 25, 2009, James Victor Chesnutt died aged 45. He was songwriter and musician (guitar, singer), Chesnutt collaborated with many musicians and bands including Bob Mould, Widespread Panic, Elf Power, Danger Mouse, Lambchop, Bill Frisell and Jonathan Richman. He recorded 17 albums during his career.
On December 25, 2009.
On December 25, 2009, Robert Anthony Bellamy aka Tony “T-Bone” Bellamy died aged 63. He was musician (guitar, piano, vocals), performed with Dobie Gray, was a member of Peter and the Wolves (San Francisco band that evolved into Moby Grape), but was best known as founding member, vocalist, guitarist and pianist for Redbone.
On September 27, 2018.
On September 27, 2018, Martyn Jerel Buchwald aka Marty Balin died aged 76. He was singer, musician (guitar, keyboards) and songwriter, member of KBC Band, Jefferson Starship, but best known as the founder and one of the lead singers and songwriters of Jefferson Airplane.
On July 11, 1988.
On July 11, 1988,“Polydor” label released “Wings of Heaven” the seventh Magnum studio album. It was recorded 1987 – 1988, at “Wisseloord Studios” in Hilversum, Netherlands, and was produced by Albert Boekholt, Bob Catley, Tony Clarkin, Wally Lowe, Mark Stanway and Mickey Barker.
Personnel:
- Bob Catley — vocals
- Tony Clarkin – guitar
- Wally Lowe – bass guitar
- Mark Stanway – keyboards
- Mickey Barker – drums
- Attie Bauw – Fairlight rogrammer
- The London Gospel Choir – backing vocals
- Max Werner – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Tony Clarkin.
- Days of No Trust
- Wild Swan
- Start Talking Love
- One Step Away
- It Must Have Been Love
- Different Worlds
- Pray for the Day
- Don’t Wake the Lion (Too Old To Die Young)
