On October 19, 2025, Anthony Claiborne Jackson died aged 73. He was musician (electric bass, contrabass, guitar), bassist, regarded as “one of the masters of the instrument”. He performed live in more than 30 countries and recorded in more than 3000 sessions on more than 500 albums, with Al Di Meola, Billy Paul, Carlos Garnett, Roberta Flack, Patti Austin, Alex Bugnon, Michel Camilo, Jorge Dalto, Mandoki Soulmates, Will Downing, Carlos Franzetti, Jun Fukamachi, Eric Gale, Terumasa Hino, Garland Jeffreys, Chaka Khan, Steve Khan, Tania Maria, Harvey Mason, Michel Petrucciani, Buddy Rich, Lee Ritenour, Mike Stern, Hiromi Uehara, Grover Washington Jr., Monty Alexander, Peter Allen, Gabriela Anders, Ashford & Simpson, Fahir Atakoglu, Anita Baker, Bob Baldwin, Gato Barbieri, Thereza Bazar, Jim Beard, Bee Gees, George Benson, Warren Bernhardt, Randy Bernsen, Rory Block, Perry Botkin Jr., Ralph Bowen, Till Brönner, Peabo Bryson, Jimmy Buffett, Dina Carroll, Dennis Chambers, Sandeep Chowta, John Clark, Norman Connors, Chick Corea, Hank Crawford, Randy Crawford, Lou Courtney, Eddie Daniels, Michael Davis, Rainy Davis, Eumir Deodato, Devonsquare, Paul Dresher, Ned Rothenberg, Gene Dunlap, Eliane Elias, Pee Wee Ellis, Jon Faddis, Donald Fagen, Joe Farrell, Rachelle Ferrell, Barry Finnerty, Sonny Fortune, Hiroshi Fukumura, Four Tops, Henry Gaffney, Carlos Garnett, Stephane Grappelli, Urbie Green, Michael Gregory, Dave Grusin, Kit Hain, Delores Hall, Lionel Hampton, Gene Harris, Takehiro Honda, Lena Horne, Miki Howard, Bobbi Humphrey, Phyllis Hyman, Masaru Imada, Freddie Jackson, Joe Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Al Jarreau, Quincy Jones, Ryo Kawasaki, Earl Klugh, Kahoru Kohiruimaki, Wayne Krantz, Bireli Lagrene, Yusef Lateef, Webster Lewis, Dave Liebman, Reggie Lucas, Ralph MacDonald, Teo Macero, Madonna, Teena Marie, Sleepy Matsumoto, Maureen McGovern, Sergio Mendes, Pat Metheny, Bette Midler, Barry Miles, Russell Morris, Gerry Mulligan, Milton Nascimento, David “Fathead” Newman, Maxine Nightingale, Claude Nougaro, The O’Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Phil Perry, Peter, Paul & Mary, Esther Phillips, Simon Phillips, Noel Pointer, Jesse Rae, Ernest Ranglin, Lou Rawls, Jess Roden, Diana Ross, Ray Russell, Sam & Dave, David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Alejandro Sanz, Lalo Schifrin, Helen Schneider, John Scofield, John Sebastian, Doc Severinsen, Carly Simon, Edward Simon, Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Kathy Sledge, Lonnie Liston Smith, Steve Smith, Phoebe Snow, Bert Sommer, David Spinozza, Steely Dan, Jeremy Steig, Charles Sullivan, Ximo Tebar, Nino Tempo, John Tropea, Michal Urbaniak, Dave Valentin, Luther Vandross, Harold Vick, Roch Voisine, Martha Wash, Kazumi Watanabe, Sadao Watanabe, Frank Weber, Dave Weckl, James D-Train Williams, Vanessa Williams, Nancy Wilson, Bernie Worrell and Akiko Yano. As co – leader Jackson released three albums.
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Judas Priest: Sin After Sin
On April 8, 1977, “Columbia” label released “Sin After Sin”, the third Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded in January 1977, at “Ramport” in London., and was produced by Roger Glover, Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill and Simon Phillips.
Personnel:
- Rob Halford – vocals
- K. K. Downing – guitars
- Glenn Tipton – guitars, piano, arrangements
- Ian Hill – bass
- Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
- Les Binks – drums
- Dave Holland – drums
- Mark Dodson – engineer
- Rosław Szaybo – art direction
- Bob Carlos Clarke – design, photography
Track listing:
- Sinner – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Diamonds and Rust – Joan Baez
- Starbraker – Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Last Rose of Summer – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Let Us Prey / Call for the Priest – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Raw Deal – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Here Comes the Tears – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
- Dissident Aggressor – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
Bonnie Tyler: The World Starts Tonight
On February 4, 1977, “RCA Victor” label released “The World Starts Tonight”, the debut Bonnie Tyler studio album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Ronnie Scott, Steve Wolf and David Mackay.
Personnel:
- Bonnie Tyler – vocals
- Terry Britten – guitar
- Dave Christopher – guitar
- Steve Wolfe – guitar
- Alan Tarney – bass guitar, guitar
- Mo Foster – bass guitar
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Barry Guard – percussion
- David Mackay – arrangements, engineer
- Ashley Howe – engineer
- George Nicholson – engineer
- Simon Wakefield – engineer assistant
- Dave Harris – engineer assistant
- Andrew Hoy – production co-ordination
Track listing:
All tracks by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, except where noted.
- Got So Used to Loving You
- Love of a Rolling Stone – Jerry Chesnut
- Lost in France
- Piece of My Heart – Bert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy
- More Than a Lover
- Give Me Your Love
- The World Starts Tonight
- Here’s Monday
- Love Tangle
- Let the Show Begin
The Pretenders: Get Close
On October 20, 1986, “Real Records” label released “Get Close”, the fourth Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “AIR” in London, “Power Station”, “Bearsville” and “Right Track Recording” in New York City, “Polar” in Stockholm, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Lovine and Steve Lillywhite.
Personnel:
- Chrissie Hynde – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Robbie McIntosh – guitars
- T. M. Stevens – bass guitar
- Blair Cunningham – drums, percussion
- Rupert Black – keyboards
- Bernie Worrell – organ, synthesizer
- Bruce Brody – organ
- Tommy Mandel – synthesizer
- Paul Wickens – synthesizer, piano
- Patrick Seymour – synthesizer
- John McKenzie – bass
- Chucho Merchán – bass
- Bruce Thomas – bass
- Mo Foster – bass
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Martin Chambers – drums
- Mel Gaynor – drums
- Steve Jordan – drums, percussion
- Carlos Alomar – percussion
- L. Shankar – violin
- Bruce Lampcov – engineer
- Helen Backhouse – design
- Richard Haughton – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.
- My Baby
- When I Change My Life
- Light of the Moon – Carlos Alomar, Genevieve Gazon, Wayne Ragland
- Dance
- Tradition of Love
- Don’t Get Me Wrong
- I Remember You
- How Much Did You Get for Your Soul
- Chill Factor
- Hymn to Her – Meg Keene
- Room Full of Mirrors – Kimi Hendrix
Steve Lukather: Bridges
On June 16, 2023, “The Players Club” label released “Bridges”, the ninth Steve Lukather studio album. It was recorded 2022 – 2023, and was produced by Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams and Trevor Luakther.
Personnel:
- Steve Lukather – lead vocals, guitars, bass, piano, executive producer
- Trevor Lukather – guitars, bass, synths, backing vocals
- Joseph Williams – synths, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- David Paich – keyboards
- Steve Maggiora – keyboards, backing vocals
- Leland Sklar – bass
- Jorgen Carlsson – bass
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Shannon Forrest – drums
- Ken Freeman – engineer, mixing
- John Greenham – mastering
- Doug Brown – design
- Shaz Rydstedt – AI arts tech
- Alessandro Solca – photography
- Megan Gagnon – packaging
Track listing:
- Far from Over – Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams, Trevor Lukather
- Not My Kind of People – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Joseph Williams, Stan Lynch
- Someone – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Joseph Williams
- All Forevers Must End – Steve Lukather, Randy Goodrum
- When I See You Again – Steve Lukather, David Paich, Joseph Williams
- Take My Love – Steve Maggiora, Warren Huart
- Burning Bridges – Steve Lukather, Stan Lynch
- I’ll Never Know – Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams
Judie Tzuke: Welcome to the Cruise
In May 1979, “Rocket” label released “Welcome to the Cruise”, the debut Judie Tzuke studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by John Punter and Lem Lubin.
Personnel:
- Judie Tzuke – vocals
- Mike Paxman – guitar solos, acoustic guitar, percussion, additional backing vocals
- Ray Russell – guitar, string and brass arrangements
- Chris Parren – piano, keyboards
- Paul Hart – keyboards, string quartet arrangements
- Mo Foster – bass
- Roy Babbington – bass, acoustic bass
- Peter Van Hooke – drums
- Barry De Souza – drums
- Simon Phillips – drums
- John Punter – percussion
- Morris Pert – marimba, percussion
- Kesh Satche – table
- Ray Warleigh – soprano saxophone
- Paul Buckmaster – string arrangements
- Gavyn Wright – orchestra leader
- Richard Studt – orchestra leader
- John Punter – engineer, mixing
- Steve Nye – piano notes, engineer assistant
- Colin Fairley – engineer
- Tim Cuthberson – engineer assistant
- Hipgnosis – design
- Richard Draper – photography
Track Listing:
All tracks by Judie Tzuke and Mike Paxman.
- Welcome to the Cruise
- Sukarita
- For You
- These Are the Laws
- Bring the Rain
- Southern Smiles
- Katiera Island
- Ladies Night
- New Friends Again
- Stay with Me till Dawn
Planet X: Quantum
On May 18, 2007, “Inside Out Music” label released “Quantum”, the third Planet X studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, at “Beachwood Manor Studios” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Brett Garsed, Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati.
Personnel:
- Brett Garsed – guitar
- Derek Sherinian – keyboard
- Virgil Donati – drums, orchestration
- Allan Holdsworth – additional guitar solos
- Jimmy Johnson – bass
- Rufus Philpot – bass
- Matt Flinker – engineer
- Jamie Black – engineer
- Steve Scanlon – mixing, mastering
- Simon Phillips – mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by Virgil Donati, except where noted.
- Alien Hip Hop
- Desert Girl
- Matrix Gate
- The Thinking Stone
- Space Foam – Derek Sherinian, Virgil Donati, Rufus Philpot
- Poland
- Snuff
- Kingdom of Dreams
- Quantum Factor
Michael Schenker: Temple of Rock
On September 7, 2011, “King” label released “Temple of Rock”, the debut Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock album. It was recorded in 2011, at “Kidroom Studios” in Münster, Germany, and was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss.
Personnel:
- Michael Schenker – guitars
- Michael Voss – vocals
- Wayne Findlay – keyboards
- Pete Way – bass
- Herman Rarebell – drums
- Rudolf Schenker – guitar
- Michael Amott – guitar
- Leslie West – guitar
- Don Airey – keyboards
- Paul Raymond – keyboards
- Chris Glen – bass
- Neil Murray – bass
- Elliott Dean Rubinson – bass
- Carmine Appice – drums
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Chris Slade – drums
- Brian Tichy – drums
- William Shatner – spoken word
- Robin McAuley – vocal
- Doogie White – vocal
Track listing:
All music by Michael Schenker, all lyrics by Michael Voss, except where noted.
- Intro
- How Long
- Fallen Angel
- Hanging On
- The End of An Era
- Miss Claustrophobia
- With You – lyrics by Michael Schenker
- Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead – music by Michael Schenker, Doogie White
- Storming In
- Scene of Crime
- Saturday Night
- Lover’s Sinfony – music by Michael Schenker, Robin McAuley
- Speed
- How Long (3 Generations Guitar-Battle Version)
- Remember
- Miss Claustrophobia (radio edit)
Toyah: The Changeling
On June 7, 1982, “Safari” label released “The Changeling”, the fourth Toyah album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Personnel:
- Toyah Willcox – vocals, noises
- Joel Bogen – vocals, guitar, additional keyboards
- Andy Clark – keyboards
- Phil Spalding – vocals, bass
- Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
- Simon Darlow – additional keyboards
- Nigel Bennett – backing vocals
- Phil Smith, Vince Sullavan, Dave Lord – brass
- Mark Dearnley – engineer
- Ashley Howe – additional engineering
- Neil Hutchinson – assistant engineer, tape operator
Track listing:
All tracks by Toyah Willcox and Joel Bogen, except where noted.
- Creepy Room
- Street Creature
- Castaways
- The Druids
- Angel & Me
- The Packt
- Life in the Trees
- Dawn Chorus – Toyah Willcox, Joel Bogen, Phil Spalding
- Run Wild, Run Free
- Brave New World
Michael Schenker Group: In the Midst of Beauty
On May 13, 2008, “In-akustik” label released “In the Midst of Beauty”, the thirteenth Michael Schenker Group album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Studio 2” in Neu-Ulm, Germany, “Phantom Recordings” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Michael Schenker, Romi Schickle and Siggi Schwarz.
Personnel:
- Gary Barden – vocals
- Michael Schenker – guitars, producer
- Don Airey – keyboards
- Neil Murray – bass
- Simon Phillips – drums
- Romi Schickle – engineer, mixing
- Siggi Schwarz – mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by Michael Schenker and Gary Barden
- City Lights
- Competition
- I Want You
- End of the Line
- Summerdays
- A Night to Remember
- Wings of Emotion
- Come Closer
- The Cross of Crosses
- Na Na
- I Am the One
- Ride on My Way
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