On October 6, 2020, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen died aged 65. He was a musician (guitar), songwriter, producer, and inventor, known for his work with Michael Jackson, Brian May, Sammy Hagar, and LL Cool J, but best known as a founding member, songwriter, and guitarist of band Van Halen. He was voted number one in the “Guitar World” magazine reader’s poll for “The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.
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Jeff Porcaro
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”.
Dan Warner
On September 4, 2019, Dan Warner died aged 49. He was guitarist, member of Barry Gibb’s band, but best known for his work with many music stars, including Julio Iglesias, Michael Jackson, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Sebastian Yatra, Lil Wayne, Alejandro Sanz and Gloria Estefan. Warner was member of “Recording Academy Florida Chapter Board”, and “Latin Grammy Award” winner in 2009.
Dave Mason: Old Crest On A New Wave
On June 15, 1980, “Columbia” label released “Old Crest on a New Wave”, the ninth Dave Mason studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Hollywood Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Dave Mason and Joe Wissert.
Personnel:
- Dave Mason – lead vocals, guitar
- Michael Jackson – vocals
- Jim Krueger – guitar
- Mark Stein – organ, synthesizer
- Mike Finnigan- organ, piano
- Bob Glaub- bass
- Rick Jaeger – drums
- Ray Revis – percussion
Track listing:
- Paralyzed
- You’re a Friend of Mine
- I’m Missing You
- Talk To Me
- Gotta Be on My Way
- Save Me
- Life is a Ladder
- Tryin’ to Get Back to You
- Get it Right
- Old Crest on a New Wave
Marlo Henderson
On October 25, 2015, Marlo Henderson died aged 64. He was musician (guitar, saxophone), song-writer and producer, played and recorded with many famous musicians including Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Buddy Miles, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder, Wonderlove, The Emotions, Andre Lewis and Maxayn.
Bob Crewe
On September 11, 2014, Bob Crewe died aged 83. He was songwriter, singer, manager, and music producer, owner of the record label “DynoVoice Records”. He recorded by the name Bob Crewe Generation, and had hit recordings with the Rays, Diane Renay, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Freddy Cannon, Lesley Gore, Oliver, Michael Jackson, Bobby Darin, Roberta Flack, Peabo Bryson, Patti LaBelle and Barry Manilow.
Leon Ware
On February 23, 2017, Leon Ware died aged 77. He was composer, released eleven albums as a performer, but he was best known for producing and writing music for other musicians and bands including: The Isley Brothers, Donny Hathaway, The Miracles, Teena Marie, Jeffrey Osborne, Loose Ends, James Ingram, Melissa Manchester, Krystol, Bobby Womack, Lulu, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Maxwell, Minnie Riperton and Marvin Gaye.
Michael Jackson: Dangerous
On November 26, 1991, “Epic” label released “Dangerous”, the eighth Michael Jackson studio album. It was recorded June 1990 – October 1991, at “Ocean Way Studios” and “Record One Studios”, and was produced by Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley, Bill Bottrell and Bruce Swedien. The album was certified 10 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 4 x Platinum in Austria by “IFPI Austria”; 6 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; 5 x Platinum in Chile by “IFPI’; Platinum in Finland by “Musiikkituottajat”; Diamond in France by “SNEP”; 4 x Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; Diamond in Italy by “FIMI”; 2 x Platinum in Japan by “RIAJ”; 7 x Platinum by Malaysia by “RIM”; 2 x Platinum in Mexico by “AMPROFON”; 3 x Platinum in Netherlands by “NVPI”; 6 x Platinum in New Zealand by “RMNZ”; 6 x Platinum in Spain by “PROMUSICAE”; 3 x Platinum in Sweden by “GLF”; 5 x Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; 6 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 7 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Michael Jackson- lead and backing vocals, soprano voice, arrangement, vocal and rhythm arrangements, director
- Slash – guitar
- Tim Pierce – guitar
- Paul Jackson Jr.- guitar
- John Barnes – keyboards
- Jasun Martz- keyboards
- Michael Boddicker- synthesizers, speed sequencer, keyboards, keyboards programming
- Bill Bottrell – rap, Father speaking part, synthesizer, guitar, bass, mellotron, drums, percussion, recording, mixing,
- Brad Buxer- keyboards, synthesizers, percussion, keyboard arrangements, programming, keyboard programming
- Bruce Swedien – keyboards, drums, percussion, recording, mixing, arrangements
- Jai Winding – keyboards, keyboard programming, piano, bass
- Greg Phillinganes- keyboards
- René Moore – keyboards, arrangements
- David Paich- keyboards, synthesizers, keyboard arrangements, keyboard programming, rhythm arrangement
- Steve Porcaro- synthesizers, keyboards, keyboard programming
- Teddy Riley – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, drums, rhythm arrangement, synthesizer arrangement, recording, mixing
- Rhett Lawrence- synthesizers, synthesizer programming, drums , percussion, arrangements
- Terry Jackson – bass guitar
- Louis Johnson- bass guitar
- Abraham Laboriel- bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro- drums
- Bryan Loren- drums, Moog bass
- Christa Larson- ending solo vocal
- Mystery Girl (Princess Stéphanie of Monaco) – vocals
- The John Bahler Singers – choir
- The Andraé Crouch Singers – choir
- Linda Harmon – soprano voice
- Heavy D- rap
- Andres McKenzie – Son speaking part
- Larry Corbett – cello
- George Del Barrio – string arrangements
- Endre Granat- concert master
- John Bahler- vocal and choir arrangements
- Jerry Hey- arrangement
- Glen Ballard- arrangements
- Andraé Crouch- choir arrangements
- Sandra Crouch- choir arrangements
- Johnny Mandel- orchestral arrangements, conductor
- Marty Paich- orchestral arrangements, conductor
- Jim Mitchell – recording
- Thom Russo- recording
- Jean-Marie Horvat – recording
- Matt Forger – recording, engineer, mixing, sound design
- Craig Brock – recording assistant
Track listing:
- Jam – Michael Jackson, René Moore, Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley
- Why You Wanna Trip on Me – Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle
- In the Closet – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley
- She Drives Me Wild – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley; rap lyrics by Aqil Davidson
- Remember the Time – Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson, Bernard Belle
- Can’t Let Her Get Away – Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley
- Heal the World – Michael Jackson
- Black or White – Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell
- Who Is It – Michael Jackson
- Give In to Me – Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell
- Will You Be There – Michael Jackson
- Keep the Faith – Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, Michael Jackson
- Gone Too Soon – Larry Grossman, Buz Kohan
- Dangerous – Michael Jackson, Bill Bottrell, Teddy Riley
Eric Clapton: August
On November 24, 1986, “Duck / Warner Bros” labels released “August”, the tenth Eric Clapton studio album. It was recorded April – May 1986, and was produced by Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Tom Dowd. The album was certified Platinum in UK by “BPI”.
Personnel:
- Eric Clapton– vocals, guitar
- Tina Turner– lead and backing vocals
- Richard Feldman – keyboards
- Greg Phillinganes– keyboards, backing vocals
- Gary Brooker– keyboards, backing vocals
- Richard Cottle – synthesizer
- Laurence Cottle– bass guitar
- Nathan East– bass guitar
- Phil Collins– drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Henry Spinetti– drums
- Michael Brecker– saxophone
- Jon Faddis– trumpet
- Dave Bargeron– trombone
- Randy Brecker– trumpet
- Katie Kissoon– backing vocals
- Magic Moreno – backing vocals, engineer
- Tessa Niles– backing vocals
- Larry Williams– synthesizer programming
- Leon Pendarvis – horn arrangements
- Steve Chase, John Jacobs, Paul Gommersall, Peter Hefter – engineer
- Terry O’Neill– photography
Track listing:
- It’s in the Way That You Use It – Eric Clapton, Robbie Robertson
- Run – Lamont Dozier
- Tearing Us Apart – Eric Clapton, Greg Phillinganes
- Bad Influence – Robert Cray, Michael Vannice
- Walk Away – Richard Feldman, Marcella Detroit
- Hung Up on Your Love – Lamont Dozier
- Take a Chance – Eric Clapton, Nathan East, Greg Phillinganes
- Hold On – Eric Clapton, Phil Collins
- Miss You – Eric Clapton, Bobby Columby, Greg Phillinganes
- Holy Mother – Stephen Bishop, Eric Clapton
- Behind the Mask – Chris Mosdell, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Michael Jackson
- Grand Illusion – Bob Farrell, Dave Robbins, Wesly Stephenson
Michael Jackson: Thriller
On November 30, 1982, “Epic” label released “Thriller”, the sixth Michael Jackson studio album. It was recorded April – November 1982, at the “Westlake Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson. With more than 65 million copies sold worldwide“Thriller” is the best selling album of all time. In 1984, the album won a record eight “Grammy Awards”, including “Album of the Year” award. In 2003 magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked “Thriller” on number 20 on its list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. “The National Association of Recording Merchandisers” ranked “Thriller” at number three in its “Definitive 200” albums of all time. The album was included in the “Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry” of culturally significant recordings. In 2012, magazine “Slant” ranked “Thriller” at number one on its list of “Best Albums of the 1980”.
Personnel:
- Michael Jackson – lead and backing vocals, drum case beater, bathroom stomp board, handclaps, vocal arrangements, rhythm arrangements , horn arrangements , synthesizer arrangements
- Paul McCartney– vocals
- Quincy Jones– rhythm arrangements, vocal arrangements, musical arrangements
- Steve Lukather– guitar, bass guitar, additional guitars musical arrangements
- Eddie Van Halen– guitar
- Paul Jackson, Jr.– guitar
- Dean Parks – guitar
- David Williams – guitar
- Rod Temperton – keyboards, synthesizers, rhythm arrangements, vocal arrangements , synthesizer arrangements
- Steve Porcaro – keyboards, synthesizers, synthesizer programming , musical arrangements
- Bill Wolfer – keyboards , synthesizers, synthesizer programming
- Brian Banks – keyboards, synthesizer, synthesizer programming
- Michael Boddicker– keyboards, synthesizers, Emulator, Vocoder
- N’dugu Chancler– drums
- Paulinho da Costa– percussion
- David Foster– synthesizers, synthesizer arrangements
- Anthony Marinelli– synthesizer programming
- David Paich – keyboards, synthesizers, piano, rhythm arrangements, musical arrangements
- Greg Phillinganes – keyboards , synthesizers, electric piano, synthesizer programming
- Greg Smith – synthesizers
- Louis Johnson– bass guitar
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Larry Williams – saxophone, flute
- Jerry Hey– trumpet, flugelhorn, horn arrangements, string arrangements, strings conductor
- Gary Grant – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bill Reichenbach – trombone
- Chris Shepard – vibraslap
- Vincent Price – voice-over
- La Toya Jackson, Janet Jackson – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Wanna Be Startin’ Something – Michael Jackson
- Baby Be Mine – Rod Temperton
- The Girl Is Mine – Michael Jackson
- Thriller – Rod Temperton
- Beat It – Michael Jackson
- Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
- Human Nature – Steve Porcaro, John Bettis
- Pretty Young Thing – James Ingram, Quincy Jones
- The Lady In My Life – Rod Temperton
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