On July 3, 2023, Michael Ralph “Mo” Foster died aged 79. He was multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, author, and public speaker. In his career spanning over half a century, Foster recorded and performed with dozens of artists, including Jeff Beck, Gil Evans, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty, Brian May, Scott Walker, Frida (of ABBA), Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Dr John, Hank Marvin, Heaven 17, the London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Green, Micheal Schenker, Gary Moore, Sting, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Elkie Brroks, Neil Innes, Judie Tzuke, Sheena Easton, Meat Loaf, Trevor Rabin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Luka Bloom, Tim Rice, Nigel Kennedy, Affinity, Mike d’Abo, Roger Glover, Jimmy Helms. Fancy, Veronique Sanson, Mike Smith, Cerrone, Ray Russell, Andy Bown, The Walker Brothers, Chris Rainbow, Dollar, Dennis Waterman, Eric Clapton, RMS, Bob Geldof, Joe Walsh, Tony Banks, Leo Sayer, Russ Ballard, Claudio Baglioni, Kenny Rogers, Howard Jones, Tanita Tikaram, Georger Martin, Nancy Griffith and Maggie Bell. As leader, Foster released several albums, and authored a humorous book on the history of British rock guitar. In 2014, he was awarded with the “BASCA Gold Badge Award”.
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Scott Walker
On March 25, 2019, Noel Scott Engel aka Scott Walker, died aged 76. He was singer-songwriter, composer and record producer, member of trio The Walker Brothers, best known for his distinctive baritone voice and avant-garde baroque pop music style. He released 18th solo albums. As producer he worked with number of artists including Pulp, Ute Lemper and Bat for Lashes.
The Walker Brothers: Portrait
On August 26, 1966, “Philips” label released “Portrait”, the second Walker Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by John Franz.
Personnel:
- John Walker– vocals, guitar
- Scott Walker- vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Gary Walker– vocals, drums
- Dezo Hoffman – photography
- Keith Altham – sleeve notes
- Ivor Raymonde- music director
Track listing:
- In My Room – Joaquin Prieto, Paul Vance, Lee Pockriss
- Saturday’s Child – Scott Engel
- Just for a Thrill – Lil Armstrong, Don Raye
- Hurting Each Other – Peter Udell, Gary Geld
- Old Folks – Willard Robison, Dedette Lee Hill
- Summertime – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward
- People Get Ready – Curtis Mayfield
- I Can See It Now – Scott Engel, John Franz
- Where’s the Girl – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Living Above Your Head – Kenny Vance, Mark D. Sanders, J.A. Black
- Take It Like a Man – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- No Sad Songs for Me – Tom Springfield
The Walker Brothers: Images
On March 3, 1967, “Philips” label released “Images”, the third Walker Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by John Franz.
Personnel:
- Scott Walker- vocals, guitar, keyboards
- John Walker- vocals, guitar
- Gary Walker- vocals, drums
- Reg Guest – accompaniment
Track listing:
- Everything Under the Sun – Bob Crew, G.Knight
- Once Upon a Summertime – Michael Legrand, Johnny Mercer, Eddy Marnay
- Experience – Scott Engel
- Blueberry Hill – Al Lewis, Vincent Rose, Larry Stock
- Orpheus – Scott Engel
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King, jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- I Wanna Know – John Maus
- I Will Wait for You – Michael Legrand, Jacues Demy, Norman Gimbel
- It Makes No Difference Now – Norman Newell, Iller Pattachini
- I Can’t Let It Happen to You – John Maus
- Genevieve – Scott Engel
- Just Say Goodbye – Petula Clark, Pierre Delanoe, Alvin Hatch
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