On March 18, 2014, Joseph Anthony Lala died aged 66. He was musician (percussion), singer and actor, worked with many musicians and bands including The Byrds, Ringo Starr, Bill Wyman, Stephen Stills, Barbra Streisand, Dan Fogelberg, Manassas, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Neil Young, Dione Warwick, The Stills-Young Band, Rod Stewart, Graham Nash, The Bee Gees, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne, Whitney Houston and Joe Walsh, but was best known as founding member and leader of the band Blues Image.
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Thomas Huntley
On March 7, 1988, Thomas Gordon Huntley died aged 62. He was musician (guitar, steel guitar), recorded and performed with many artists including The Black Stetson Boys, George Brown’s Alabama Hayriders, The Saddletramps, Dougie Dee and the Dee Men, Keith Christmas, Cliff Richard, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Clodagh Rodgers, Barbara Dickson, The Pretty Things and Fairport Convention, but was best known as member of Matthews Southern Comfort.
David Williams
On March 6, 2009, David Williams died aged 58. He was musician (guitar, bass guitar), vocalist, song writer and music producer, known as a prominent and most in demand session guitarist. He worked with The Dells, The Temptations, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Chanson, The Pointer Sisters, Peter Allen, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, Julio Iglesias, George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, Michael McDonald, Melissa Manchester, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Dionne Warwick, Shalamar, Go West, ABC, Boz Scaggs, Karen Carpenter, Mariah Carey, Julian Lennon, Bryan Ferry, Paul McCartney, Johnny Mathis, Del Shannon, Chaka Khan, Paul Hardcastle, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Lionel Richie, Jessica Simpson, Diana Ross, the Crusaders, Andraé Crouch, Eddie Murphy, Herbie Hancock, Peter Cetera, Whitney Houston and Monkey Business. As leader he released two albums.
Faces: Long Player
In February 1971, “Warner Bros” label released “Long Player”, the second Faces studio album. It was recorded September 1970 – January 1971, at “Morgan Studios” in London and “The Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Unit”, the live tracks recorded in November 1970 at “Filmore East” in New York City, and was produced by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.
- Rod Stewart – lead vocals
- Ronnie Lane – lead vocal, bass, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals, first verse/harmony
- Ronnie Wood – lead, slide, acoustic and pedal steel guitars, backing and co-lead vocal
- Ian McLagan – piano, organ, keyboards, backing vocals
- Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
- Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone
- Harry Beckett – trumpet
Track listing:
- Bad ‘n’ Ruin – Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart
- Tell Everyone – Ronnie Lane
- Sweet Lady Mary – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Richmond – Ronnie Lane
- Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
- Had Me a Real Good Time – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- On the Beach – Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood
- I Feel So Good – Big Bill Broonzy
- Jerusalem – Hubert Parry, William Blake
Anthony Thompson
On November 12, 2003, Anthony Terrence Thompson died aged 48. He was musician (drums), member of bands the Distance, That Hideous Strength, Labelle, The Power Station, and Chic, has performed and recorded with Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Jody Walley, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Crown of Thorns, and Rod Stewart.
Rod Stewart: Blood Red Roses
On September 28, 2018, “Decca” and “Republic Records” labels released “Blood Red Roses”, the 30th Rod Stewart studio album. It was recorded in 2018 and was produced by Rod Stewart and Kevin Savigar.
Personnel:
- Rod Stewart – vocals
- Don Kirkpatrick– electric guitar
- Julia Thornton – tambourine
- Kevin Savigar – keyboards, programming, recording engineer, mixing
- Conrad Korsch- bass
- Emerson Swinford – bass, guitar
- David Palmer – drums
- Jimmy Roberts – saxophone
- Anne King – trumpet
- Nick Lane – trombone
- Adrianna Thuber– violin
- J’Anna Jacoby – violin
- Bridget Anne Cady – vocals
- Becca Kotte, Brent Jones, Bridget Anne Cady, Casey Shea, Darryl Phinnessee, Di Reed, Felicia Glissom, Fred White, James Carrington, Pam Olivia, Paul Freeman, Taylr Lindersmith, Will Wheaton – backing vocals
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Ryan Rogers – art direction, design
- Daniel Egneus – cover
- Penny Lancaster – photography
- Rankin – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Rod Stewart and Kevin Savigar, except where noted.
- Look in Her Eyes
- Hole in My Heart
- Farewell
- Didn’t I
- Blood Red Roses
- Grace – Frank O’Meara, Sean O’Meara
- Give Me Love
- Rest of My Love
- Rollin’ and Tumblin’ – Hambone Willie Newbern, Sunnyland Slim
- Julia – Rod Stewart, Jon McLaughlin, Dave Thomas Junior
- Honey Gold – Rod Stewart, Emerson Swinford
- Vegas Shuffle – Rod Stewart, Emerson Swinford
- Cold Old London
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”.
Rod Stewart: Never a Dull Moment
On July 21, 1972, “Mercury” label released “Never a Dull Moment”, the fourth Rod Stewart studio album. It was recorded March – May 1972, at “Morgan Studios”, “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart.
Personnel:
- Rod Stewart– vocals, acoustic guitar
- Ronnie Wood– electric guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass guitar
- Martin Quittenton– acoustic guitar
- Gordon Huntley – steel guitar
- Lindsay Raymond Jackson– mandolin
- Pete Sears– piano, bass guitar
- Ian McLagan– Hammond organ, piano
- Brian – chest piano
- Spike Heatley– upright bass
- Ronnie Lane– bass guitar
- Micky Waller– drums
- Kenney Jones– drums
- Neemoi “Speedy” Aquaye – congas
- Dick Powell – violin
- Jimmy Horowitz – arrangements
Track listing:
- True Blue – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Lost Paraguayos – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Mama, You Been on My Mind – Bob Dylan
- Italian Girls – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Angel – Jimi Hendrix
- Interluding – Art Wood
- You Wear It Well – Rod Stewart, Martin Quittenton
- I’d Rather Go Blind – Billy Foster, Ellington Jordan
- Twistin’ the Night Away – Sam Cooke
Gary Kellgren
On July 20, 1977, Gary Kellgren died aged 38. He was an audio engineer and co-founder of “The Record Plant” recording studios (with Chris Stone). He worked with musicians John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Bobby Goldsboro, The Animals, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Frank Zappa, Sly, and the Family Stone, Velvet Underground, Rod Stewart, Ravi Shankar, Keith Moon, CSNY, Barbra Streisand, and Neil Diamond. He also worked with producers Chas Chandler, Jack Douglas, Robert Margouleff, Phil Spector, Wes Farrell, Tom Wilson, and Bill Szymczyk.
Long John Baldry: It Ain’t Easy
In June 1971, “Warner Music” label released “It Ain’t Easy”, the fifth Long John Baldry album. It was recorded December 1970 – February 1971, at “Morgan Studios” and “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Elton John and Rod Stewart.
Personnel:
- Long John Baldry – vocals, 12-string guitar
- Maggie Bell– vocals
- Ron Wood– guitar, 12-string guitar
- Caleb Quaye– guitar
- Joshua M’Bopo – guitar
- Sam Mitchell – dobro, guitar, slide guitar
- Ray Jackson– mandolin
- Madelene Bell – tambourine
- Elton John– organ, piano
- Ian Armitt – piano
- Ricky Brown – bass guitar
- Dave Glover – bass guitar
- Mick Waller– drums
- Roger Pope – drums
- Alan Skidmore– tenor saxophone
- Lesley Duncan, Tony Hazzard, Doris Troy, Tony Burrows, Kay Garner, Liza Strike – backing vocals
- Lesley Duncan – chorus caster
- Ed Thrasher– art director
- Judith Sims – liner notes
- Jimi Horowitz – executive producer
Track listing:
- Intro: Conditional Discharge – Long John Baldry, Ian Armitt
- Don’t Try to Lay No Boogie-Woogie on the King of Rock and Roll – Jeff Thomas
- Black Girl – traditional, Lead Belly
- It Ain’t Easy – Ron Davies
- Morning, Morning – Tuli Kupferberg
- I’m Ready – Willie Dixon
- Let’s Burn Down the Cornfield – Randy Newman
- Rubin – Lesley Duncan
- Rock Me When He’s Gone – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
- Flying – Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane
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