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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10CC: Mirror Mirror
On June 27, 1995, “Avex” label released “Mirror Mirror”, the eleventh and final 10cc album. It was recorded 1975, 1985, 1981, and was produced by Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Adrian Lee and Rod Gammons.
Personnel:
- Eric Stewart — lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, percussion
- Graham Gouldman — lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, mandolin
- Rick Fenn — lead guitar
- Steve Pigott — keyboard, drum programming
- Gary Wallis — drums, percussion
- Kevin Godley — bass drum, musical box, backing vocals
- Lol Creme — grand piano, backing vocals
- Adrian Lee — bass, programming, arrangements, keyboard, brass section, percussion, accordion, vibes, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Paul McCartney — rhythm guitar, strings, electric piano, frogs, crickets, percussion
- Andrew Gold — lead and backing vocals
- Ian Thomas — drums
- Gary Barnacle — saxophone
- Peter Thoms — trombone
- Lise Aferiat, Nicola Burton – violin
- Chris Goldscheider – viola
- Patrick Jones – cello
- Andrew Hines – cello
Track listing:
- Yvonne’s the One – Paul McCartney, Eric Stewart
- Code of Silence – Eric Stewart
- Blue Bird – Graham Gouldman
- Age of Consent – Eric Stewart
- Take This Woman – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldon
- The Monkey and the Onion – Graham Gouldman, Tim Rice
- Everything Is Not Enough – Eric Stewart
- Ready to Go Home – Andrew Gold, Graham Gouldman
- Grow Old with Me – Graham Gouldman
- Margo Wants the Mustard – Eric Stewart
- Peace in Our Time – Graham Gouldman, Steve Pigott
- Why Did I Break Your Heart – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman
- Now You’re Gone – Graham Gouldman
- I’m Not in Love (acoustic version 95’) – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman
Elvis Presley: Moody Blue
In July 1977, “RCA” label released “Moody Blue”, the final Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded February – October 1976, April 1977, and was produced by Felton Jarvis, Chick Crumpacker and Don Wardell. The album was a mixture of live and studio work, and included the four tracks from Presley’s final studio recording sessions in October 1976 and two tracks left over from the previous Graceland session in February 1976. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Canada by “CRIA”, and 2 x Platinum in US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley – vocals, piano, guitars, executive producer
- James Burton– lead guitar
- John Wilkinson – rhythm guitar
- David Briggs– keyboards
- Jerry Scheff– bass
- Grayham Passmore – bass
- Ronnie Tutt– drums
- The Sweet Inspirations– backing vocals
- Sherrill Nielson – backing vocals
- Kathy Westmoreland – backing vocals
- D. Sumner& The Stamps – backing vocals
- Myrna Smith– backing vocals
- Bergen White – string and horn arrangements
- Dick Baxter – engineer
- Don Wardell – executive producer
Track listing:
- Unchained Melody – Alex North, Hy Zaret
- If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – John Rostill
- Little Darlin’ – Maurice Williams
- Let Me Be There – John Rostill
- Way Down – Layng Martine, Jr.
- Pledging My Love – Don Robey, Ferdinand Washington
- Moody Blue – Mark James
- She Thinks I Still Care – Dickey Lee, Steve Duffy
- It’s Easy for You – Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Afgang Whigs: Congregation
On January 31, 1992, “Sub Pop” label released “Congregation”, the third Afghan Whigs studio album. It was recorded July – September 1991, at “Bear Creek Studios” in Washington; “Buzz’s Kitchen” in Los Angeles, and “Ultrasuede” in Cincinnati, and was produced by Greg Dulli and Ross Ian Stein.
Personnel:
- Rick McCollum – vocals, guitar
- Greg Dulli– vocals, rhythm guitar
- John Curley – vocals, bass, photography
- Steve Earle – drums
- Shecky Stein – piano
- Lance Ellison – vocals, piano
- Rick and Bubba– vocals
- Miss Ruby Belle – vocals
- Shawn Smith– vocals
- Jane Higgins – design
- Caroline De Vita – design
- Chris Cuffaro – photography
- A. Fleischer – photography
Track listing:
- Her Against Me – Greg Dulli
- I’m Her Slave – Greg Dulli
- Turn on the Water – John Curley, Greg Dulli, Steven Earle, Rick McCollum
- Conjure Me – John Curley, Greg Dulli, Steven Earle, Rick McCollum
- Kiss the Floor – Greg Dulli, Rick McCollum
- Congregation – Greg Dulli, Rick McCollum
- This Is My Confession – Greg Dulli
- Dedicate It – Greg Dulli
- The Temple – Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Let Me Lie To You – Greg Dulli
- Tonight – Greg Dulli
- Miles Iz Dead – Greg Dulli
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