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King Crimson: Red

Red

On October 6, 1974, “Island” label release “Red”, the seventh King Crimson studio album. It was recorded live on June 30 1974, at the “Palace Theater”, in Providence, and July – August 1974, at the “Olympic Studios”, in London , and was produced by Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, David Cross, and Mel Collins..

Personnel:

  • Robert Fripp – guitar, mellotron
  • John Wetton– vocals, bass
  • Bill Bruford– drums, percussion
  • David Cross– violin
  • Mel Collins– soprano saxophone
  • Ian McDonald– alto saxophone
  • Mark Charig– cornet, bass cello
  • Robin Miller – oboe
  • Uncredited musician – cello

Track listing:

  1. Red – Robert Fripp
  2. Fallen Angel – Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Richard Palmer-James
  3. One More Red Nightmare – Robert Fripp, John Wetton
  4. Providence – David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford
  5. Starless – David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Richard Palmer-James

T. Rex: Electric Warrior

Electric warrior

On September 24, 1971, “Fly” label released “Electric Warrior”, the sixth T. Rex studio album. It was recorded March–June 1971 at “Trident Studios” and “Advision Studios” in  London,  “Wally Heider Studios” in Los Angeles and “Media Sound Studios” in New York, and was produced by Tony Visconti. The cover artwork was designed by art design group Hipgnosis, based on a photograph taken by Kieron “Spud” Murphy at concert at the “Albert Hall”, Nottingham on May 14, 1971.

Personnel:

  • Marc Bolan– vocals, guitar
  • Mickey Finn– conga drums, bongos
  • Rick Wakeman– keyboards
  • Steve Currie– bass guitar
  • Bill Legend– drums
  • Ian McDonald– saxophone
  • Burt Collins – flugelhorn
  • Howard Kaylan– backing vocals
  • Mark Volman– backing vocals

All tracks by Marc Bolan.

  1. Mambo Sun
  2. Cosmic Dancer
  3. Jeepster
  4. Monolith
  5. Lean Woman Blues
  6. Get It On
  7. Planet Queen
  8. Girl
  9. The Motivator
  10. Life’s a Gas
  11. Rip Off