On March 22, 1994, Daniel Earl Hartman died aged 43. He was musician (guitar, bass guitar, keyboards), singer, songwriter and music producer. As songwriter, musician and producer he collaborated with many musicians and bands including The Edgar Winter Group, James Brown, the Plasmatics, Steve Winwood, Time Bandits, Paul King, Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Holly Johnson, Take That, Dusty Springfield, Bonnie Tyler, Living in a Box and Paul Young. As leader Hartman released eight albums.
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Lawrence Knechtel
On August 20, 2009, Lawrence William Knechtel died aged 69. He was a musician (keyboards, bass), a member of the Wrecking Crew, a collection of Los Angeles-based session musicians, and the band Bread. He recorded with big number of renowned artists including Elvis Presley, The Byrds, Barbra Streisand, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Cher, Simon & Garfunkel, Duane Eddy, The Mamas & the Papas, The Monkees, the Partridge Family, Paul Simon, Chet Baker, Jerry Garcia, Dave mason, Nancy Sinatra, Howard Roberts, Thelma Houston, Glen Campbell, Peter Allen, Barry Mann, Lalo Schifrin, Jimmy Webb, José Feliciano, Jackie DeShannon, Brian Cadd, Bobby Darin, Art Garfunkel, Stephen Bishop, David Clayton-Thomas, Billy Joel, Barry McGuire, Paul Young, Dolly Parton, Al Kooper, Johnny Rivers, John Denver, Chet Atkins, Helen Reddy, Joan Baez, Alen Roth, and Neil Diamond. Knechtel released two solo albums.
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”.
Emmanuel “Rico” Rodriguez
On September 4, 2015, Emmanuel “Rico” Rodriguez died aged 80. He was musician (trombone), one of the first and most distinguished reggae and ska artists. He has formed the group Rico and the Rudies, and has recorded and performed with many famous musicians and producers including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, Lloyd “Matador” Daley, Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals, Delroy Washington , Burning Spear, The Specials, Jools Holland, Dennis Bovell, Ian Dury, Chas Jankel, Joan Armatrading, John Martyn, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Steel Pulse and Paul Young. In 2007, he was awarded an “MBE” (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to music. For his contribution to Jamaican music, in 2012 he was awarded the “Silver Musgrave Medal” by the “Institute of Jamaica”.
Squeeze: Sweets From A Stranger
In May 1982, “A&M” label released “Sweets from a Stranger”, the fifth Squeeze studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil McDonald, Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, John Bentley, Don Snow and Gilson Lavis.
Personnel:
- Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
- Chris Difford– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Don Snow– keyboards, backing vocals
- John Bentley– bass, backing vocals
- Gilson Lavis– drums
- Elvis Costello- backing vocals
- Paul Young- backing vocals
- Del Newman- string arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.
- Out of Touch
- I Can’t Hold On
- Points of View
- Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore
- Onto the Dance Floor
- When the Hangover Strikes
- Black Coffee in Bed
- I’ve Returned
- Tongue Like a Knife
- His House Her Home
- The Very First Dance
- The Elephant Ride
Mike & The Mechanics: Same
On May 31, 1999, “Virgin” label released the self-titled, fifth Mike & The Mechanics studio album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Fisher Lane Farm Studios” in Surrey, and was produced by Mike Rutherford.
Personnel:
- Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass guitar
- Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums
- Paul Young– vocals, percussion
- Gary Wallis– drums, programming
- Sharon Woolf – backing vocals
- Steve Pigott – programming
- Matthew Vaughan – programming
- Simon Hale– conductor, string arrangements
- Nick Davis– engineer, mixing
Track listing:
- Whenever I Stop – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Now That You’ve Gone – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Ordinary Girl – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Paul Young
- All The Light I Need – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
- What Will You Do When I’m Gone – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
- My Little Island – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
- Open Up – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- When I Get Over You – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
- If Only – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Asking (For The Last Time) – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Always Listen To Your Heart – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Neil Young
- Did You See Me Coming – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Look Across at Dreamland – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
Mike + the Mechanics: Beggar On A Beach Of Gold
On March 6, 1995, “Atlantic” label released “Beggar on a Beach of Gold”, the fourth Mike + the Mechanics album. It was recorded 1993 -1995, and was produced by Mike Rutherford and Christopher Neil.
Personnel:
- Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass, keyboards
- Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards
- Paul Young– vocals, rhythm guitar
- Peter Van Hooke– drums
- Adrian Lee– keyboards
- Clem Clempson– guitar
- A. Robertson– keyboards
- Paul “Wix” Wickens– keyboards
- Andy Newmark– drums
- Gary Wallis– drums
- Katie Kissoon– backing vocals
- Tessa Niles– backing vocals
- Dale Newman – programming
- David Frangioni – drum programming
- Rich Mendelson – drum programming
Track listing:
- A Beggar on a Beach of Gold – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
- Another Cup of Coffee – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
- You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me – Smokey Robinson
- Mea Culpa – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
- Over My Shoulder – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Someone Always Hates Someone – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
- The Ghost of Sex and You – Mike Rutherford, B.A.Robertson
- Web of Lies – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
- Plain and Simple – Mike Rutherford, B.A.Robertson
- Something to Believe In – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
- A House of Many Rooms – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
- I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) – Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright
- Going, Going… Home – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
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