On July 22, 2025, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, died aged 76. He was singer, songwriter, and media personality, best known as the founding member, front-man and lead singer of Black Sabbath. Back in 70s he adopted the nickname “Prince of Darkness”, and became the most important figure in creation of Heavy Metal genre. As leader he released 13 albums.
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Miles Davis: Sorcerer
On October 23, 1967, “Columbia” label released “Sorcerer”, album by Miles Davis Quintet. It was recorded August 1962 – May 1967, at “30th Street” in New York, and was produced by Teo Macero.
Personnel:
- Miles Davis – trumpet
- Bob Dorough – vocals
- Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone
- Frank Rehak – trombone
- Herbie Hancock – piano
- Ron Carter – double bass
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Jimmy Cobb – drums
- Tony Williams – drums
- Willie Bobo (William Correa) – bongos
- Gil Evans – arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Wayne Shorter, except where noted.
- Prince of Darkness
- Pee Wee – Tony Williams
- Masqualero
- The Sorcerer – Herbie Hancock
- Limbo
- Vonetta
- Nothing Like You – Bob Dorough, Fran Landesman
Fruupp: The Prince of Heavenly Eyes
On November 9, 1974, “Dawn” label released “The Prince of Heaven’s Eyes”, the third Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Farrelly, Stephen Houston, Vincent McCusker, and Martin Foye.
Personnel:
- Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, flute
- Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
- Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
- Martin Foye – drums, percussion
- Roger Quested – engineer
- Paul Charles – story
- Martin Cropper – art direction
- Graham Marsh – illustration
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephen Houston, except where noted.
- It’s All Up Now
- Prince of Darkness
- Jaunting Car
- Annie Austere
- Knowing You – Vincent McCusker
- Crystal Brook – Vincent McCusker
- Seaward Sunset
- The Perfect Wish
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