On February 16, 2004, Doris Elaine Higginsen aka Doris Troy died aged 67. She was singer and songwriter, known by the nick name “Mama Soul”. She had solo career (her biggest hit was “Just One Look” in 1963), but was best known as back-up vocalist for many famous acts including Pink Floyd, Dionne Warwick, The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie, Nick Drake, Kevin Ayers, Edgar Broughton, George Harrison, Johnny Hallyday, Carly Simon, Vivian Stanshall, Dusty Springfield and Junior Campbell.
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Sneaky Pete Kleinow
On January 6, 2007, Peter E. “Sneaky Pete” Kleinow died aged 72. He was musician (pedal steel guitar), songwriter and a motion picture special effects artist, best known as a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers. He worked as a session musician for Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Spencer Davis, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Joe Cocker, Rita Coolidge, Eagles, The Everly Brothers, George Harrison and The Steve Miller Band.
The Rolling Stones: Blue & Lonesome
On December 2, 2016, “Polydor” label released “Blue & Lonesome”, the 23rd Rolling Stones album. It was recorded in December 2015, at “British Grove Studios” and was produced by Don Was and The Glimmer Twins. It is the band’s first album to feature only cover songs. The album won “Album of the Year” at the “2017 Jazz FM Awards”. “Blue & Lonesome” was certified Platinum in Austria by “IFPI Austria”; Platinum in Belgium by “BEA”; 2 x Platinum in France by “SNEP”; Platinum in Poland by “ZPAV”, and Platinum in UK by “BPI”.
Personnel:
- Mick Jagger– vocals, harmonica
- Keith Richards– electric guitar
- Ronnie Wood– electric guitar
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Eric Clapton– slide guitar; lead electric guitar
- Darryl Jones– bass
- Matt Clifford, Chuck Leavell– keyboards
- Jim Keltner– percussion
- Andy Cook, Jason Elliott, Derrick Stockwell – enginer assistant
- Krish Sharma – engineer, mixing
- Stephen Marcussen, Ron McMaster – mastering
- Pierre de Beauport – crew chief
- Don McAulay – drum technician
- Richard Havers – liner notes
Track listing:
- Just Your Fool – Buddy Johnson
- Commit a Crime – Howlin’ Wolf
- Blue and Lonesome – Little Walter
- All of Your Love – Magic Sam
- I Gotta Go – Little Walter
- Everybody Knows About My Good Thing – Miles Grayson, Lermon Horton
- Ride ‘Em on Down – Eddie Taylor
- Hate to See You Go – Little Walter
- Hoo Doo Blues – Otis Hicks, Jerry West
- Little Rain – Ewart G.Abner Jr., Jimmy Reed
- Just Like I Treat You – Willie Dixon
- I Can’t Quit You Baby – Willie Dixon
Chuck Berry
On March 18, 2017, Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry died aged 90. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, one of the pioneers and most important figures of rock and roll music. His songs “Maybellene” (1955), “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956), “Rock and Roll Music” (1957) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958), defined the contours of rock and roll music, and changed the face of popular music. His unique guitar solos and stage appearance made lasting influence on subsequent rock artists, including names like The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. In 1984, Berry was awarded “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”. He was among the first musicians to be inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” on its opening in 1986. In 2004, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked him at number 5 on its list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. The same magazine ranked his compilation album “The Great Twenty-Eight” at number 21 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. His songs “Johnny B. Goode,” “Maybellene,” and “Rock and Roll Music”, are included in the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll”. “Johnny B. Goode” is the only rock-and-roll song included on the “Voyager Golden Record”. In 2014, Berry was made a laureate of the “Polar Music Prize”.
Bobby Keys
On December 2, 2014, Robert Henry “Bobby” Keys died aged 70. Being saxophonist he has recorded and performed with many famous musicians and bands, among them: The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Delaney, Bonnie, Donovan, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Faces, Harry Nilsson, Warren Zevon, Humble Pie, Joe Ely, John Hiatt, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Keith Moon, Leo Sayer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, Sheryl Crow, Yoko Ono, Jim Carroll and Graham Nash.
Leon Russell
On November 13, 2016, Claude Russell Bridges aka Leon Russell died aged 74. He was musician (piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, baritone horn) and songwriter, with successful solo career. His best known track “A Song for You ”,has been recorded and performed by more than 100 music acts. Russell has recorded and performed with many famous musicians including The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, John Lennon, Ringo Starr ,George Harrison, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner, and the Rolling Stones. In 2011, Russell was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”
The Rolling Stones: Out Of Our Heads
On September 24, 1965, “Decca” label released “Out of Our Heads”, the third Rolling Stones (The) album. It was recorded 2 November 1964 – 6 September 1965, and was produced by Andrew Loog Oldham.
Personnel:
- Mick Jagger– lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
- Keith Richards– electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
- Brian Jones– electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, organ, percussion, backing vocals
- Bill Wyman– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Charlie Watts– drums, percussion
- Ian Stewart– piano
- Jack Nitzsche– harpsichord, percussion
- Phil Spector– detuned “bass” guitar
Track listing:
- She Said Yeah – Sonny Bono, Roddy Jackson
- Mercy, Mercy – Don Covay, Ronnie Miller
- Hitch Hike – Marvin Gaye, Clarence Paul, William “Mickey” Stevenson
- That’s How Strong My Love Is – Roosevelt Jamison
- Good Times – Sam Cooke
- Gotta Get Away – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Talkin’ ‘Bout You – Chuck Berry
- Cry to Me – Bert Russell
- Oh, Baby (We Got a Good Thing Going) – Barbara Lynn Ozen
- Heart of Stone – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man – Nanker Phelge
- I’m Free – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones: Steel Wheels
On August 29, 1989, “Rolling Stones” label released “Steel Wheels”, the 19th Rolling Stones (The) studio album. It was recorded March – June 1989, at “Air Studios” in Montserrat, and was produced by Chris Kimsey and The Glimmer Twins. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”, and 2 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”. “Steel Wheels” was the last Bill Wyman’s full-length studio album with The Rolling Stones.
Personnel:
- Mick Jagger– lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars; harmonica, percussion, keyboards
- Keith Richards– lead and backing vocals, acoustic, classical and electric guitar, bicycle spokes
- Ronnie Wood– acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and acoustic bass, dobro, backing vocals
- Bill Wyman– bass guitar
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Chuck Leavell– organ, piano, keyboards
- Matt Clifford – electricand acoustic piano, clavinet, harmonium, percussion programming, strings
- Luis Jardim– percussion
- Phil Beer– mandolin, fiddle
- The Kick Horns– brass
- Roddy Lorimer– trumpet
- The Master Musicians of Jajouka led by Bachir AttarFarafina – African-Moroccan instruments
- Sonia Morgan – backing vocals
- Tessa Niles– backing vocals
- Sarah Dash– backing vocals
- Lisa Fischer– backing vocals
- Bernard Fowler– backing vocals
- Christopher Marc Potter – recording
- Rupert Coulson – assitant engineer
- Michael Brauer, Christopher Marc Potter, Chris Kimsey – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- John Warwicker – art direction, design
- Mark Morton – logo design
Track listing:
All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.
- Sad Sad sad
- Mixed Emotions
- Terrifying
- Hold On to Your Heart
- Hearts for Sale
- Blinded by Love
- Rock and a Hard Place
- Can’t Be Seen
- Almost Hear Your Sign – Steve Jordan
- Continental Drift
- Break the Spell
- Slipping Away
The Rolling Stones: Tattoo You
On August 24, 1981, “Rolling Stones” label released “Tattoo You”, the sixteen Rolling Stones (The) album. It was recorded November–December 1972, January–March 1975, January–March 1978, January–October 1979, October 1980 – June 1981, and was produced by The Glimmer Twins. In 1989, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Tattoo You” at number 213 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. Peter Corriston, who was responsible for the album art direction and design, won a “Grammy Award” in the category of “Best Album Package”. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 4 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Mick Jaggerr– lead and backing vocals; electric guitar, harmonica
- Keith Richards– lead and backing, electric guitar, bass guitar
- Ronnie Wood– electric guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Mick Taylor– electric guitar
- Bill Wyman– bass guitar; synthesizer, guitar
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Wayne Perkins– electric lead guitar
- Nicky Hopkins– piano; organ
- Ian Stewart– piano
- Chris Kimsey– piano
- Billy Preston– keyboards
- Sonny Rollins– saxophone
- Ollie Brown– percussion
- Jimmy Miller– percussion
- Michael Carabello– cowbell, conga, guiro, claves, cabasa, conga
- Pete Townshend– backing vocals
- Barry Sage– handclaps
Track listing:
All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.
- Start Me Up
- Hang Fire
- Slave
- Little T&A
- Black Limousine – Mick Jaggerr, Keith Richard, Ronnie Wood
- Neighbours
- Worried About You
- Tops
- Heaven
- No Use in Crying – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood
- Waiting on a Friend
The Rolling Stones: Five By Five
On August 14, 1964, “Decca” label released “Five by Five”, the second Rolling Stones EP. It was recorded June 11, 1964, at “Chess Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Andrew Loog Oldham.
Personnel:
- Mick Jagger– lead vocals, tambourine
- Brian Jones– guitar, harmonica, organ, backing vocals
- Keith Richards– guitar, backing vocals
- Bill Wyman– bass guitar
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Ian Stewart– organ, piano
Track listing:
- If You Need Me – Wilson Pickett, Robert Bateman
- Empty Heart – Nanker Phelge
- 2120 South Michigan Avenue – Nanker Phelge
- Confessin’ the Blues – Jay McShann, Walter Brown
- Around and Around – Chuck Berry
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