On July 22, 2024, John Mayall died aged 90. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica, guitar), singer, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians, including Sammy Prosser, Davey Graham, John Gilbey, Ricky Brown, Pete Burford, Sam Stone, Brian Myall, Keith Robertson, Bernie Watson, John McVie, Peter Ward, Martin Hart, Roger Dean, Hughie Flint, Eric Clapton, John Weider, John Slaughter, Geoff Krivit, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar, Micky Waller, Mick Fleetwood, Terry Edmonds, Keef Hartley, Chris Mercer, Rip Kant, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Paul Williams, Keith Tillman, Henry Lowther, Andy Fraser, Tony Reeves and Jon Hiseman. John Mayall was referred to as the “Godfather of the British Blues”, and the “Pioneer of the British Blues”, with career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death. He released seventy albums (studio and live).
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Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie: Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie
On June 9, 2017, “Atlantic” label released “Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie”, a studio album by Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. It was recorded 2012 – 2107, at “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham, Mitchell Froom and Mark Needham.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham – vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass guitar, piano, synthesizer strings, programming, drums, percussion, engineer
- Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards, organ, piano, Fender Rhodes
- Mitchell Froom – keyboards
- John McVie – bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood – drums, percussion
- Mark Needham – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.
- Sleeping Around the Corner
- Feel About You – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- In My World
- Red Sun – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Too Far Gone – Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
- Lay Down for Free
- Game of Pretend – Christine McVie
- On With the Show
- Carnival begin – Christine McVie
Lindsey Buckingham: Gift Of Screws
\On September 15, 2008, “Reprise” label released “Gift of Screws”, the fifth Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded 1995 – 2008 and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham, and Rob Cavallo.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham – acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, bass, percussion, drums, programming, mixing
- John McVie– bass
- John Pierce – bass
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Walfredo Reyes – drums
- Ken Allardyce – engineer
- Mark Needham – engineer, mixing
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Jeri Heiden – art direction, design
- Smog Design – design
- Nick Steinhardt – design
- Kristen Buckingham – photography
- Jeff Gros – additional photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham except where noted.
- Great Day – Lindsay Buckingham, Will Buckingham
- Time Precious Time
- Did You Miss Me – Lindsay Buckingham, Kristen Buckingham
- Wait for You
- Love Runs Deeper – Lindsey Buckingham, Kristen Buckingham
- Bel Air Rain
- The Right Place to Fade
- Gift of Screws
- Underground
- Treason
Jeremy Spencer: Same
On January 23, 1970, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Jeremy Spencer album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Jeremy Spencer.
Personnel:
- Jeremy Spencer– vocals, slide guitar, piano
- Danny Kirwan– guitar, backing vocals
- Peter Green– banjo
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, congas, percussion
- Stephen Gregory – saxophone
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeremy Spencer, except where noted.
- Linda
- The Shape I’m In – Lee Cathy, Otis Blackwell
- Mean Blues
- String-a-long – Jimmy Duncan, Robert Doyle
- Here Comes Charlie (With His Dancing Shoes On)
- Teenage Love Affair
- Jenny Lee
- Don’t Go Please Stay
- You Made a Hit – Walt Maynard
- Take a Look Around Mrs Brown
- Surfin’ Girl
- If I Could Swim the Mountain
Warren Zevon
On September 7, 2003, Warren William Zevon died aged 56. He was singer-songwriter and musician, had worked as a session musician, was the piano player and band leader for the Everly Brothers, released fifteen albums, and had collaborated with the likes of Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Waddy Wachtel, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Carl Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, and Bonnie Raitt
Fleetwood Mac: Penguin
In March 1973, “Reprise” label released “Penguin”, the seventh Fleetwood Mac album. It was recorded January 1973, at “Rolling Stones Mobile Studios” in Benifold, Hampshire, and was produced by Bob Welch, Bob Weston, Christine McVie, Dave Walker, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Martin Birch.
Personnel:
- Bob Welch– vocals, guitar
- Bob Weston– lead guitar, slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, harmony vocals
- Christine McVie– vocals, keyboards
- Dave Walker– vocals, harmonica
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Steve Nye– organ
- Ralph Richardson – steel drums
- Russell Valdez – steel drums
- Fred Totesant – steel drums
- Peter Green– additional lead guitar
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Chris Moore – cover painting, design
- Modula, John Watkins – design
- Barry Wentzell – photography
Track listing:
- Remember Me – Christine McVie
- Bright Fire – Bob Welch
- Dissatisfied – Christine McVie
- (I’m a) Road Runner – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland Jr.
- The Derelict – Dave Walker
- Revelation – Bob Welch
- Did You Ever Love Me – Christine McVie, Bob Welch
- Night Watch – Bob Welch
- Caught in the Rain – Bob Weston
Fleetwood Mac: Bare Trees
In March 1972, “Reprise” label released “Bare Trees”, the sixth Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded 1971-1972, at “De Lane Lea Music Centre” in London, and at Mrs Scarrott’s home, an elderly lady who lived near the band’s communal home in Hampshire, England, and was produced by Danny Kirwan, Bob Welch, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood.“Bare Trees” was the last album to feature Danny Kirwan. The album was certified Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Danny Kirwan– vocals, guitar
- Bob Welch– vocals, guitar
- Christine McVie– vocals, keyboards
- John McVie– bass guitar, photography
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Bob Hughes – remix
- Lee Herschberg – mastering
Track listing:
- Child of Mine – Danny Kirwan
- The Ghost – Bob Welch
- Homeward Bound – Christine McVie
- Sunny Side of Heaven – Danny Kirwan
- Bare Trees – Danny Kirwan
- Sentimental Lady – Bob Welch
- Danny’s Chant – Danny Kirwan
- Spare Me a Little of Your Love – Christine McVie
- Dust – Danny Kirwan
- Thoughts on a Grey Day – Mrs. Scarrott
Fleetwood Mac: Mystery To Me
On October 15, 1973, “Reprise” label released “Mystery to Me”, the eighth Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Rolling Stones Mobile Unit”, and was produced by Bib Welch, Bob Weston, Christine Mc Vie, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and Martin Birch.
Personnel:
- Bob Welch– lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar
- Bob Weston– acoustic, slide, and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Christine McVie– lead and backing vocals keyboards
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Richard Hewson– string arrangements
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Desmond Majekodunmi, Paul Hardiman – engineer assistant
- Modula – art direction, design
- Clive Arrowsmith – photography
Track listing:
- Emerald Eyes – Bob Welch
- Believe Me – Christine McVie
- Just Crazy Love – Christine McVie
- Hypnotized – Bob Welch
- Forever – Bob Weston, John McVie, Bob Welch
- Keep On Going – Bob Welch
- The City – Bob Welch
- Miles Away – Bob Welch
- Somebody – Bob Welch
- The Way I Feel – Christine McVie
- For Your Love – Graham Gouldman
- Why – Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac: Then Play On
On September 19, 1969, “Reprise” label released “Then Play On”, the third Fleetwood Mac studio album. It was recorded 1968 – 1969, at “CBS Studios”; and “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. The painting used for the cover of the album is “Domesticated Mural Painting”, by the English artist Maxwell Armfield.
Personnel:
- Peter Green– vocals, guitar, harmonica, six string bass, percussion, violincello
- Danny Kirwan– vocals, guitar
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Jeremy Spencer– piano
- Christine Perfect– piano
- Sandra Elsdon – recording
- Martin Birch – engineer
- Dinky Dawson – sound conultant
Track listing:
- Coming Your Way – Danny Kirwan
- Closing Me Eyes – Peter Green
- Fighting for Madge – Mick Fleetwood
- When You Say – Danny Kirwan’
- Showbiz Blues – Peter Green
- Underway – Peter Green
- One Sunny Day – Danny Kirwan
- Although the Sun Is Shining – Danny Kirwan
- Rattlesnake Shake – Peter Green
- Without You – Danny Kirwan
- Searching for Madge – John McVie
- My Dream – Danny Kirwan
- Like Crying – Danny Kirwan
- Before the Beginning
Fleetwood Mac: Kiln House
On September 18, 1970, “Reprise” label released “Kiln House”, the fourth Fleetwood Mac album. It was recorded June–July 1970, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood and Christine McVie.
Personnel:
- Jeremy Spencer– vocals, guitar, piano
- Danny Kirwan – vocals, guitar
- John McVie– bass guitar
- Mick Fleetwood– drums, percussion
- Christine McVie– backing vocals, cover drawing
- Martin Birch – engineer
Track listing:
- This is the Rock – Jeremy Spencer
- Station Man – Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, John McVie
- Blood on the Floor – Jeremy Spencer
- Hi Ho Silver – Fats Waller, Ed Kirkeby
- Jewel-Eyed Judy – Danny Kirwan, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie
- Buddy’s Song – Ella Holley
- Earl Gray – Danny Kirwan
- One Together – Jeremy Spencer
- Tell Me All the Things You Do – Danny Kirwan
- Mission Bell – Jesse D. Hodges, William Michael
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