On June 14, 2000, Paul Griffin died aged 62. He was musician (piano, keyboards), performed and recorded with hundreds of musicians including: King Curtis, Bob Dylan, Steely Dan, Don McLean, the Isley Brothers, Van Morrison, the Shirelles, Dionne Warwick. Dion DiMucci, George Benson, Tom Rush, Wilson Pickett, Michael Franks, John Denver, Peter, Paul and Mary, David Clayton-Thomas, Gloria Loring, Melba Moore, LaVern Baker, Janis Siegel, Solomon Burke, Jackie Lomax, Marlena Shaw, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Don Mclean, Carly Simon, Juddy Collins, Cheryl Lynn, Gloria Gaynor, Stephanie Mills, Donald Fagen, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Garland Jeffreys, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt and Laura Nyro.
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Duane Allman
On October 29, 1971, Howard Duane Allman died aged 24. He was singer, musician (guitar, slide guitar, dobro), recorded and performed with The Hour Glass, Allman Joys, Derek and the Dominos, Wilson Pickett, Johnny Jenkins, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Mann, Boz Scaggs, Delaney & Bonnie, and Eric Clapton, but was best known as founder, guitarist, and leader of The Allman Brothers Band.
Wilson Pickett: The Exciting Wilson Pickett
In August 1966, “Atlantic” label released “The Exciting Wilson Pickett”, the third Wilson Pickett album. It was recorded May 1965 – May 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and was produced by Jerry Wexler, Steve Cropper, Jim Stewart, Rick Hall, and Tom Dowd.
Personnel:
- Wilson Pickett– vocals
- Steve Cropper, Jimmy Johnson, Chips Moman– guitar
- Joe Hall, Isaac Hayes, Spooner Oldham– keyboards, piano
- Tommy Cogbill, Donald Dunn– bass guitar
- Roger Hawkins, Al Jackson Jr.– drums
- Wayne Jackson, Gene “Bowlegs” Miller– trumpet
- Charles “Packy” Axton, Andrew Love, Charles Chalmers– tenor saxophone
- Floyd Newman – baritone saxophone
- Steve Cropper – supervisor
- Tom Dowd– engineer, supervisor
- Rick Hall – engineer, supervisor
- Jim Stewart– engineer, supervisor
- Haig Adishian – design
- Bob Rolontz– liner notes
- Scott Galloway – liner notes
- Nick Samardge – photography
- Jerry Wexler– supervisor
Track listing:
- Land of 1000 Dances – Chris Kenner
- Something You Got – Chris Kenner
- 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) – Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd
- Barefootin’ – Robert Parker
- Mercy Mercy – Don Covay, Ronald Dean Miller
- You’re So Fine – Lance Finney, Willie Schofield, Bob West
- In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- Ninety-nine and a Half (Won’t Do) – Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett
- Danger Zone – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- I’m Drifting – Homer Banks, Pickett, David Porter
- It’s All Over – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- She’s So Good to Me – Bobby Womack
Judy Clay
On July 19, 2001, Judy Clay died aged 62. She was a singer (soul, gospel), member of Drinkard Singers, who later became better known as The Sweet Inspirations, and teamed with singer-songwriter Billy Vera. As a background vocalist, she worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Donny Hathaway, and Wilson Pickett.
Arif Mardin
On June 25, 2006, Arif Mardin died aged 74. He was music arranger and producer, worked at Atlantic Records for over 30 years, before moving to EMI. Mardin worked with many famous artists including Aretha Franklin, Queen, Anita Baker, Dionne Warwick, Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Wilson Pickett, Average White Band, The Bee Gees, Chaka Khan, Laura Nyro, Hall & Oates, Phil Collins, Barbra Streisand and Norah Jones. Mardin won eleven “Grammy Awards”.
Booker T. & the MG’s: And Now!
In November 1966, “Stax” label released “And Now!”, the third Booker T. & the M.G.’s studio album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Stax Recording Studio” in Memphis, and was produced by Jim Stewart.
Personnel:
- Steve Cropper– guitar, “strum”, bass
- Booker T. Jones– organ, guitar, piano, “plunk”
- Donald “Duck” Dunn– electric bass, “thump”, claves
- Al Jackson, Jr. – drums, “boom”
- Ronnie Stoots – cover design
Track listing:
- My Sweet Potato – Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson, Jr.
- Jericho – traditional
- No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In) – Granville Burland
- One Mint Julep – Rudy Toombs
- In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- Summertime – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward
- Working in the Coal Mine – Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint
- Don’t Mess up a Good Thing – Oliver Sain
- Think – Lowman Pauling
- Taboo – Bob Russell, Margarita Lecuona
- Soul Jam – Steve Cropper, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson
- Sentimental Journey – Les Brown, Bud Green, Ben Homer
Wilson Pickett: The Sound Of Wilson Pickett
In July 1967, “Atlantic” label released “The Sound of Wilson Pickett”, the sixth Wilson Pickett album. It was recorded in 1967 at “Fame Studios” in Alabama, and was produced by Rick Hall, Tom Dowd and Jerry Wexler.
Personnel:
- Wilson Pickett – vocals
- Chips Moman- guitar
- Spooner Oldham- piano. organ
- Tommy Cogbill- bass
- Junior Lake – bass
- Roger Hawkins- drums
- Andrew Love- tenor saxophone
- Charles Chalmers – tenor saxophone
- Floyd Newman- baritone saxophone
- Wayne Jackson- trumpet
- Gene Miller – trumpet
Track listing:
- Soul Dance Number Three – Wilson Pickett, Jerry Wexler
- Funky Broadway – Arlester “Dyke” Christian
- I Need a Lot of Loving Every Day – Dan Penn, Lindon Oldham
- I Found A Love, Part I – Wilson Pickett, Willie Schofield, Robert West
- I Found A Love, Part II – Wilson Pickett, Willie Schofield, Robert West
- You Can’t Stand Alone – Rudy Clark
- Mojo Mamma – Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler
- I Found The One – Bobby Womack
- Something Within Me – Bobby Womack
- I’m Sorry About That – Bobby Womack
- Love Is a Beautiful Thing – Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati
The Jam: This Is The Modern World
On November 18, 1977, “Polydor” label released “This Is the Modern World”, the second Jam studio album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Chris Parry and Vic Smith.
Personnel:
- Paul Weller – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Bruce Foxton – vocals, bass
- Rick Buckler – drums
- Bill Airey Smith – art direction, design
- Gered Mankowitz – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul Weller, except where noted.
- The Modern World
- London Traffic – Bruce Foxton
- Standards
- Life from a Window
- The Combine
- Don’t Tell Them You’re Sane – Bruce Foxton
- In the Street Today – Paul Weller, Dave Waller
- London Girl
- I Need You (For Someone)
- Here Comes the Weekend
- Tonight at Noon
- In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
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
Roxy MusicL Flesh + Blood
On May 23, 1980, “E.G.” label released “Flesh + Blood” the seventh Roxy Music studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Basing Street Studios” and “Gallery Studios”, and was produced by Rhett Davies, Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Paul Carrack, Neil Jason and Andy Newmark.
Personnel:
- Bryan Ferry– vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizer, guitar, strings
- Phil Manzanera– guitar, bass
- Neil Hubbard– guitar
- Andy Mackay– saxophones, oboe
- Paul Carrack– organ, piano, strings
- Neil Jason– bass
- Alan Spenner– bass
- Gary Tibbs– bass
- Andy Newmark– drums
- Allan Schwartzberg– drums, percussion
- Simon Phillips– percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Bryan Ferry except where noted.
- In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
- Oh Yeah
- Same Old Scene
- Flesh and Blood
- My Only Love
- Over You – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
- Eight Miles High – Gene Clark, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn
- Rain, Rain, Rain
- No Strange Delight – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
- Running Wild – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
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