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Steve Bolton
Steve Bolton (born 8 November 1949), also known as Boltz, is an English rock musician who, since the start of his career in the 1960s, has played guitar on video, film and television and recorded as well as toured with a number of well-known artists. Music career A native of Manchester, Steve Bolton played rhythm guitar with The Dominators, The Phantom 4, Modrox from 1963, and lead guitar in Puzzle from 1966, Jimmy Powell and The Dimensions, The Dimensions. In 1971 he was recruited into the band Atomic Rooster, part of a new line-up for a tour supporting the band's third album '' In Hearing of Atomic Rooster'' and their No. 4 charting single "The Devil's Answer". The tour was successful, and included a charity gig where the band supported The Who. The band was also recording their fourth LP '' Made in England'' which was released in 1972 with a more funky sound replacing their original progressive rock leanings. Bolton also appeared on '' Devil's Answer: Live on the BBC'' rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million. The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort ('' castra'') of ''Mamucium'' or ''Mancunium'', established in about AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Historically part of Lancashire, areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated into Manchester in the 20th century, including Wythenshawe in 1931. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand "at an astonishing rate" around the turn of the 19th century. Manchest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sheller
William Sheller (born William Desboeuf on 9 July 1946) is a French classical composer and singer-songwriter. A prominent artist of French popular music since the 1970s, William Sheller has the particularity of being one of the few singers of French chanson who has benefited from a solid background in classical music. This has influenced his repertoire with a sophisticated musical style, combining elements of classical music with chanson and symphonic rock. Biography Born in Paris to an American soldier and a French mother, William Desboeuf was raised in Ohio until he was 7. He then went back to France to live with his mother's parents, who worked in the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Palais Garnier. William left school at 16 to study composition with teacher Yves Margat (himself a student of Gabriel Fauré) and later harmony, fugue and counterpoint at the Paris conservatoire. He was training for the Prix de Rome but turned to pop music after hearing the Beatles. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Bishop (singer)
Earl Stephen Bishop (born November 14, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and guitarist. His biggest hits include " On and On", " It Might Be You" and " Save It for a Rainy Day". He has appeared in and contributed musically to many motion pictures, including '' National Lampoon's Animal House''. Life and career Beginnings Bishop was born and raised in San Diego, California, and attended Will C. Crawford High School. Originally a clarinetist, he persuaded his brother to buy him a guitar after seeing the Beatles on ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. In 1967, he formed his first group, the Weeds, a British Invasion-styled band.Larkin, Colin (1999). '' The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Concise 3rd Edition'', p. 134. Virgin Books, London. After the Weeds folded, Bishop moved to Los Angeles in search of a solo recording contract. During a lean eight-year period, where he was rejected "by nearly every label and producer," Crowe, Cameron. "Stephen Bishop: King of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bowling In Paris
''Bowling in Paris'' is an album by singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop, released by Atlantic Records in 1989. It was his first studio album released in America since 1980's ''Red Cab to Manhattan''. Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and Sting contributed to the album. The album includes a re-recorded version of "Walking on Air", the original of which had appeared in the 1986 film ''The Boy Who Could Fly''. The updated version, featuring Collins on drums and additional vocals, cracked the top 20 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. Critical reception The ''Edmonton Journal'' labeled the album "a morass of syrupy, wimpy love songs." Track listing All songs written by Stephen Bishop, except where noted. Personnel Musicians * Stephen Bishop – lead vocals, backing vocals ; electric guitar, pedal steel drone, harp, sitar, additional bass, drum programming and sequencing ; acoustic guitar * Michael Omartian – keyboards , drum programming , backing vocals , tambourine , acoustic pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Sweet
Sidney Matthew Sweet (born October 6, 1964) is an American alternative rock/power pop singer-songwriter and musician who was part of the burgeoning music scene in Athens, Georgia, during the 1980s before gaining commercial success in the 1990s as a solo artist. His companion albums, ''Tomorrow Forever'' and ''Tomorrow's Daughter'', were followed by 2018's ''Wicked System of Things'' and 2021's '' Catspaw'', his 15th studio effort. Early life, family, and education Sweet was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from Southeast High School in Lincoln, in 1983. Upon graduation he moved to Athens, Georgia to attend college. Career 1980s As a high school student in 1980, Sweet wrote songs and recorded them on four-track cassettes. He joined the band The Specs and released his first recording on a battle of bands LP produced by a local radio station, and fronted his own local band called The Dialtones. After graduating, Sweet traveled to Athens, Georgia, to attend college duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside (Matthew Sweet Album)
''Inside'' is the debut album by alternative rock musician Matthew Sweet. It was released on Columbia Records in 1986. Sweet was dropped from the label after the album's release, and would not put out another record for three years. Production The album was recorded in multiple studios with a large number of producers and musicians, including Bernie Worrell, Chris Stamey, Scott Litt, Don Dixon, and Aimee Mann, among others. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' called the album "a bit like R.E.M. and early dB’s doing sincere power-pop with keyboards." ''The Rolling Stone Album Guide'' wrote that the songs "come across like the snappy work of a brainy Tommy James." The ''Spin Alternative Record Guide'' called ''Inside'' "notable only because it features ten different producers, none of whom have a clue what to do with Sweet's music." The ''Chicago Reader'' called it "tuneful and pleasant but ... sunk by the electropop, machine-driven production Sweet was pursuing." Track li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Other Voices (Paul Young Album)
''Other Voices'' is the fourth studio album by English singer Paul Young. Released in June 1990, the album peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and has been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry for UK sales in excess of 100,000 copies. The album contains four UK singles: " Softly Whispering I Love You" (UK #21), "Heaven Can Wait" (UK #71), " Calling You" (UK #57), and a cover of the Chi-Lites' hit "Oh Girl" (UK #25, U.S. #8). The album followed the pattern of Young's first three albums combining cover versions with original songs. However, with the songwriting partnership of Young and keyboard player Ian Kewley breaking up, this album returned to the dominance of cover versions seen on Young's debut No Parlez. However, there were three original songs composed by Young with new keyboard player Martin Page. Track listing #"Heaven Can Wait" (Paul Rutter) – 4:11 #"A Little Bit of Love" ( Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser, Paul Kossoff, Simon Kirke) – 3:50 #" Softly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Between Two Fires (album)
''Between Two Fires'' is the third solo album by English singer Paul Young. Released in October 1986, it reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart, and No. 77 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. The album has been certified Platinum (300,000 copies) by the British Phonographic Industry. ''Between Two Fires'' follows the pattern of Young's first two albums combining s with original songs written by Young and keyboard player Ian Kewley. However, after the numerous covers contained in the previous two works there were only two on this album with the Young/Kewley partnership contributing eight of the tracks, two co-written with bass player |
The Secret Of Association
''The Secret of Association'' is the second studio album by the English singer Paul Young. Released in 1985, it reached number one on the UK album charts and the Top 20 in the US. The album spawned the hit singles "Everytime You Go Away", " I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down", " Everything Must Change" and "Tomb of Memories". The album has been certified Double Platinum (600,000 copies sold) by the BPI in the UK and Gold (500,000 copies sold) in the US by the RIAA. The album followed the pattern of Young's debut album, ''No Parlez'', combining cover versions with original songs written by Young and keyboard player Ian Kewley. However, on this album the Young/Kewley partnership was better represented with five of their compositions featuring. Track listing All tracks composed by Paul Young and Ian Kewley; except where indicated. # "Bite the Hand That Feeds" ( Billy Livsey, Graham Lyle) - 4:31 # "Everytime You Go Away" (Daryl Hall) - 4:24 # " I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits Live (The Who Album)
''Greatest Hits Live'' is a compilation of live songs recorded by the Who throughout their history. The album was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 19 January 2010. This collection was released as a compact disc on 23 March 2010. Track listing All songs written by Pete Townshend. Disc one #" I Can't Explain" ( San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, 1971) – 2:32 #" Substitute" (San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, 1971) – 2:10 #" Happy Jack" ( City Hall, Hull, England, 1970) – 2:12 #" I'm a Boy" (City Hall, Hull, England, 1970) – 2:42 #"Behind Blue Eyes" (San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, 1971) – 3:39 #" Pinball Wizard" ( Vetch Field, Swansea, Wales, 1976) – 2:48 #" I'm Free" (Vetch Field, Swansea, Wales, 1976) – 1:44 #" Squeeze Box" (Vetch Field, Swansea, Wales, 1976) – 2:51 (Previously released on 1996 ''The Who by Numbers'' reissue) #"Naked Eye/ Let's See Action/ My Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirty Years Of Maximum R&B
''Thirty Years of Maximum R&B'' is a box set by British rock band, The Who released by Polydor Records internationally and by MCA Records in the U.S.; since 2003, it has been issued in America by Geffen Records. The set consists of four CDs that span The Who's career from their early days when they were known as The High Numbers 1964 to their 1991 cover of Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting". It contains well-known tracks from studio albums, rarities, interviews, commercials, and sketches. A video titled '' Thirty Years of Maximum R&B Live'' was also released in 1994. Track listing All songs written by Pete Townshend except where noted. Any tracks with ** are commercials or dialogues recorded for BBC radio. Background music on 'Poetry Cornered' is 'Laguna Sunrise' taken from Black Sabbath's 1972 album, '' Black Sabbath Vol. 4''. Disc one Disc two Disc three Disc four Sales certifications Personnel ;The Who *Roger Daltrey - vocals, harmonica, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Join Together (album)
''Join Together'' is a box set of live material released from The Who's 1989 25th Anniversary Tour. Several of the tracks were recorded at Radio City Music Hall, New York, and at Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, with the rest from various other concerts during the tour. The live rendition of ''Tommy'' (1969) was compiled from two charity shows, on 27 June at New York City's Radio City Music Hall and on 24 August at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Songs from disc two originated from 6 concerts (verified by comparison with audience recordings from the tour). It was released in 1990 by Virgin Records in the UK and MCA Records in the US. The album was released in the US as a vinyl three LP set in March 1990, where it reached #180 in the US charts. It was also released on cassette tape, and later released on MCA as a two-CD set. The box set included a full colour booklet including credits and pictures from the tour, and was dedicated to Keith Moon. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
