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Frank Usher
Frank Usher (born 4 August 1949, in Gateshead, County Durham, England) is an English guitarist best known for his work in Fish's band. Usher lives and operates a guitar-manufacturing business in Innerleithen, Scotland. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s he has worked with a variety of artists including Mike Heron, John Martyn, Tam White and the locally noted Border Boogie Band. While playing in a band called Blewitt in 1980, he first met Fish who became their vocalist for a short time. When Fish left Marillion to start a solo career in 1988, he contacted Usher to become his guitarist. Since then he has played on seven Fish studio albums and the accompanying tours. Usher suffered a heart attack in December 2007, causing three gigs to be cancelled. Fish discography with Frank Usher on guitar Studio albums * 1990: ''Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors'' * 1991: '' Internal Exile'' * 1993: ''Songs from the Mirror'' (covers album) * 1994: '' Suits'' * 1997: ''Sunsets on Empire'' * 2004: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Version
In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. Originally, it referred to a version of a song released around the same time as the original in order to compete with it. Now, it refers to any subsequent version performed after the original. History The term "cover" goes back decades when cover version originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released (original) version. Examples of records covered include Paul Williams' 1949 hit tune "The Hucklebuck" and Hank Williams' 1952 song "Jambalaya". Both crossed over to the popular hit parade and had numerous hit versions. Before the mid-20th century, the notion of an original version of a popular tune would have seemed slightly odd – the production of musical entertainment was seen as a live event, even if it was reproduced at home via a cop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1949 Births
Events January * January 1 – A United Nations-sponsored ceasefire brings an end to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The war results in a stalemate and the division of Kashmir, which still continues as of 2022. * January 2 – Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. * January 11 – The first "networked" television broadcasts take place, as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air, connecting east coast and mid-west programming in the United States. * January 16 – Şemsettin Günaltay forms the new government of Turkey. It is the 18th government, last One-party state, single party government of the Republican People's Party. * January 17 – The first Volkswagen Beetle, VW Type 1 to arrive in the United States, a 1948 model, is brought to New York City, New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon Sr., Ben Pon. Unable to interest dealers or importers in the Volkswagen, Pon sells the sample car to pay his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Brown (singer)
Samantha Brown (born 7 October 1964) is an English singer, musician and songwriter. Brown is a blue-eyed soul and jazz singer, and ukulele and piano player. She came to prominence in the late 1980s as a solo artist, and released six singles that entered the UK Singles Chart during the 1980s and 1990s. Her solo singles, sometimes dealing with lost love, include " Stop!", " This Feeling", "Can I Get a Witness", "Kissing Gate", " With a Little Love" and "Just Good Friends". She worked as a session backing vocalist, working with artists such as Gary Moore, George Harrison, Small Faces, Spandau Ballet, Adam Ant, Jon Lord (of Deep Purple), Pink Floyd (also David Gilmour), The Firm, Dodgy and Nick Cave. Brown released her debut album '' Stop!'' in 1988 and in total has released six studio albums, one EP, one live album, and three compilation albums, as well as three albums as part of the group Homespun. She developed serious problems with her singing voice in 2007 after which she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bouillabaisse (album)
Bouillabaisse is a compilation double album by Fish released in 2005. It is the third "best-of" collection after ''Yin'' and ''Yang'' (1995) and ''Kettle of Fish'' (1998), however, it covers Fish's entire solo career up to the previous year's studio album ''Field of Crows''. The songs are divided into two sets: Disc 1, entitled " Balladeer", and disc 2, entitled "Rocketeer". It also features the single edits Marillion's three biggest hits, "Kayleigh", "Lavender" (1985) and "Incommunicado" (1987). (Unlike on ''Yin'' and ''Yang'', these are the original versions rather than re-recordings.) It also features an edited version of "Goldfish and Clowns" from ''Sunsets on Empire'' (1997) which has never been released due to the planned single being ultimately cancelled. The only "new" track is Fish's version of the Scottish folk song "Caledonia", which had first been released on a 2002 tribute album to Frankie Miller, who had a Scottish number one with his own version in 1992. In tota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kettle Of Fish
''Kettle of Fish (88-98)'' is the title of a compilation album by Fish released in 1998, providing a retrospective on his solo career plus two new songs. Unlike the previous best-of ''Yin and Yang'' (1995), this is a single disc and does not include any Marillion material. ''Kettle of Fish'' was Fish's first release under a new contract with Roadrunner Records, who signed Fish after the financially catastrophic ''Sunsets on Empire'' album and tour of 1997 had forced him to dissolve his own label Dick Brothers Record Company. (The Dick Bros. logo still appears on the back, but this appears to be strictly symbolic.) Roadrunner also re-released Fish's entire backcatalogue; ''Kettle of Fish'' was intended to draw attention to these titles, which explains the publication of another "best-of" compilation with just one studio album between this and the last one. The album was accompanied by an eponymous collection of video clips with slightly different tracks (see below). In Europe, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yin And Yang (Fish Albums)
''Yin'' and ''Yang'' are the titles of two separate compilation albums by Fish co-released in 1995. They are a retrospective on Fish's four solo albums and four albums with Marillion. ''Yin'' and ''Yang'' were released on Fish's independent label Dick Bros Record Company. There also was a "radio edits" promotional release containing eight tracks, each with a roughly one-minute-long introduction spoken by Fish. This CD was also available as a fan-club mail-order edition. Music Thirteen of the 26 tracks across both albums have been re-recorded (including all the Marillion tracks) or remixed; the rest remain in their original versions. The re-recorded Marillion tracks are "Punch & Judy", "Incubus" (from Fugazi, 1984), "Kayleigh", "Lavender" (from Misplaced Childhood, 1985), "Incommunicado" and "Sugar Mice" (Clutching at Straws, 1987). Another track ("Institution Waltz") is a new version of a Marillion song they demoed and played live but never properly recorded. The re-recorded so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Star
''13th Star'' is the ninth solo studio album (eighth of original material) by Fish since he left Marillion in 1988. Released as a limited edition via mail-order in September 2007 and to retail in February 2008, it is his first since ''Field of Crows'' (2004). Released on Fish's own imprint Chocolate Frog Records, retail distribution is handled by Snapper Music. Music and lyrics Steve Vantsis, who was Fish's permanent bassist from the ''Sunsets on Empire'' tour (1997) until 2008, was the main writing partner on this album (a role previously held by, among others, Mickey Simmonds, Steven Wilson, John Wesley and Bruce Watson). It features a rougher, more guitar-based and slightly industrial sound on a number of tracks and is therefore perceived as a departure by many fans. However, Fish had explored similar ideas as early as on ''Sunsets on Empire'' and '' Raingods with Zippos'' (1999). Also, a number of tracks have classic Fish hallmarks, significantly enhanced by the presence of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Of Crows
''Field of Crows'' is Fish's eighth solo studio album since he left Marillion in 1988 and the first since ''Fellini Days'' (2001). Released on Fish's own label Chocolate Frog Records, retail distribution is now handled by Snapper Music. Track listing #"The Field" (Dick, Watson) – 8:42 #"Moving Targets" (Dick, Watson, Duguid) – 5:46 #"The Rookie" (Dick, Watson) – 5:35 #"Zoo Class" (Dick, Watson, Duguid) – 5:23 #"The Lost Plot" (Dick, Turrell) – 5:10 #"Old Crow" (Dick, Watson, Duguid) – 5:20 #"Numbers" (Dick, Watson, Usher) – 5:36 #"Exit Wound" (Dick, Watson) – 5:55 #"Innocent Party" (Dick, Watson, Duguid) – 7:37 #"Shot The Craw" (Dick, Watson, Duguid) – 6:00 #"Scattering Crows (Still Time)" (Dick, Watson, Turrell, Duguid) – 5:05 Personnel * Fish (Derek W. Dick) – lead vocals * Bruce Watson – guitars and e-bow * Frank Usher – guitars, slide guitar * Steve Vantsis – bass * Mark Brzezicki – drums and percussion * Tony Turrell – keyboards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunsets On Empire
''Sunsets on Empire'' is a studio album by Fish, the fourth with original material since he left Marillion in 1988. It was mostly written together with Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, who co-composed six out of ten tracks on the original version, (plus one bonus track on the Japanese and remastered edition) and also produced the album. Tim Bowness, Wilson's partner in No-Man, has additional writing credits on one track. Two permanent members of Fish's line-up, keyboardist Foster Paterson, and guitarist Robin Boult co-wrote one and two tracks, respectively. Unfortunately, the album and tour were flops and lost Fish hundreds of thousands of pounds, which meant he had to fold his Dick Brothers label. Roadrunner and Chocolate Frog/Snapper would subsequently reissue the album. Track listing # "The Perception of Johnny Punter" ( Derek Dick, Steven Wilson) – 8:36 # "Goldfish & Clowns" (Dick, Wilson) – 6:36 # "Change of Heart" (Dick, Robin Boult) – 3:41 # "What Colour Is God?" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suits (album)
''Suits'' (1994) is the fourth solo album by former Marillion singer Fish, and his third studio album with original material (discounting 1993's cover project Songs from the Mirror). It is the first album to be released on Fish's new own label, the Dick Bros Record Company, which he set up after being dropped by Polydor. The album continues the cooperation with producer James Cassidy who had already produced ''Songs from the Mirror''. Cassidy also contributed keyboards recordings and co-wrote five out of ten songs on the original version of this album. Together with keyboardist Foster Paterson, who had been part of the tour line-up since 1992 and co-wrote three tracks, Cassidy takes the role previously held by Mickey Simmonds. Further songwriting credits go to guitarist Robin Boult and bassist David Paton. The album took Fish the longest time yet to make, several songs on it had already premiered live in summer of 1992. Singles and chart positions Despite the lack of major la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songs From The Mirror
''Songs from the Mirror'' is the third solo album by Scottish singer-songwriter Fish, released in 1993 as his final album for Polydor. It does not contain any original material; instead it is a cover album featuring Fish's versions of songs by artists who inspired him before his career started. It reached 46 on the UK Albums Chart. Background The album was influenced by David Bowie's 1973 covers project, ''Pin Ups''. Fish included a version of his favourite Bowie song, " Five Years". He also recorded versions of songs by The Moody Blues, Alex Harvey, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Argent, Sandy Denny, Genesis and T Rex. The songs all date from a period between 1970 and 1976 and reflect Fish's taste in music when he was 12 to 18 years old. The title is a reference to the time when he would impersonate his teenage idols in front of a mirror. Polydor initially rejected the idea of a cover album, but eventually accepted it as the second album Fish was obliged to deliver under their contrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
