ADRIAN BELEW Eclectic Prog • United States

Adrian Belew biography (http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1751)

Adrian Belew was born Robert Steven Belew on December 23, 1949, in Covington, KY, Belew's first instrument of interest was the drums, as he soon kept the backbeat in his high school's marching band. But not long after his discovery of the Beatles, Belew picked up the guitar, teaching himself how to play and to write original songs. In 1975, he officially changed his name to Adrian (because he liked the name).

During the mid/late 70's, Adrian did work with FRANK ZAPPA, which in turn led to his meeting with BRIAN ENO, which in turn led him to his work with the TALKING HEADS. After the album that he worked on with the group came out, Robert Fripp approached Adrian and asked if he would like to join a new version of KING CRIMSON. "Discipline" came out in 1981, and the album featured Adrian's Roland Guitar Synth, which provided many bizarre sounds to the already stellar sound. His first solo album, "Lone Rhino" was released in 1982. In the following years, Adrian would release many other solo efforts, and would collaborate with such artists as David Bowie and Porcupine Tree.

In 2005, Adrian released the first third of his concept piece titled "Side One". This album featured the talents of Les Claypool (Primus) on the bass guitar and Danny Carey (Tool) on the drums. This album had many bizarre Krimson-esque sound and was acclaimed by fans and critics. "Side Two" was released on July 12, 2005. It features a more electronic approach to the sound, but still has some Krimson guitar sounds.

Adrian Belew pushes the envelope with his musical direction and spirit. I highly recommend that you delve into the depths of Adrian Belew's catalogue.

Lone Rhino (1982)

After All (American proto-prog/heavy psych rock)

After All was an American band which played proto-prog/heavy psychedelic/prog related music in the late 60'. Their sound is very similar to The Doors (especially heavy organ sound but this time Hammond, not combo organ). They recorded only one self-titled album in 1969.

After All (1969)

Tracks:

All tracks written by Mark Ellerbee and Linda Hargrove except where noted.

01. Intangible She - 7:13

02. Blue Satin - 3:43

03. Nothing Left To Do - 7:05

04. And I Will Follow - 4:48

05. Let It Fly - 4:29

06. Now What Are You Looking For (Bill Moon) - 3:02

07. A Face That Doesn't Matter - 4:28

08. Waiting - 4:21

Personnel:

- Mark Ellerbee - drums, vocals

- Bill Moon - bass, vocals

- Alan Gold - organ

- Charles Short - guitar

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- Linda Hargrove - lyrics

- Tom Brannon, Rick Powell - producers

10,000 MANIACS

10.000 Maniacs é uma banda norte-americana de rock alternativo que se formou em 1981 e continua ainda ativa com diversas formações. O período com a vocalista Natalie Merchant foi o mais crítico e comercialmente bem sucedido. A banda foi formada com o nome de Still Life em 1981, em Jamestown, Nova York, por Dennis Drew (teclados), Steven Gustafson (baixo), Chet Cardinale (bateria), Robert Buck (guitarra), e Teri Newhouse (vocalista e ex-mulher de Buck). Gustafson convidou Natalie Merchant, que tinha 17 anos na época, para fazer alguns vocais.  John Lombardo, que estava em uma banda chamada The Mills (juntamente com os irmãos guitarrista/vocalista Mark Liuzzo e Paul Liuzzo e também o baterista Mike Young) e usado para ocasionalmente tocar com Still Life, foi convidado a participar de forma permanente na guitarra e vocal. Newhouse e Cardinale deixaram a banda em Julho e Merchant se tornou a principal cantora. Vários bateristas vieram e se foram. A banda mudou seu nome para Burn Victims e, em seguida, para 10.000 Maniacs após o filme de terror de baixo orçamento, Two Thousands Maniacs.

Lombardo, um dos fundadores da banda resolveu sair durante um ensaio em 14 de julho de 1986. Os remanescestes cinco membros começaram a gravar um novo álbum em Los Angeles, com Peter Asher como o produtor. “In My Tribe”, um registro mais pop-rock orientado, foi lançado em 7 de julho de 1987, atingindo as paradas e lá permanecendo por 77 semanas, chegando ao nº 37 e estabelecendo um grande público nos Estados Unidos e com boa recepção também no Reino Unido. O álbum continha originalmente "Peace Train", mas ela foi removida das prensagens posteriores depois que Cat Stevens (hoje Yusef Islam) te feito algumas observações que implicaram na sua concordância com uma declaração de morte contra o autor Salman Rushdie, vindo de uma autoridade islâmica.

In My Tribe (1987)

DR. Z - Heavy Prog

Dr. Z biography ( http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1230 )

DR. Z. is an obscure early 70's English trio whose LP version of their only album now fetches in the 3-digit price range (only 80 copies were sold at the time, the rest of the pressings were trashed by their record company). A cd version of the album, released by Vertigo in 1991, features a couple of extra tracks. The dominant mood of the album ("Three Parts to my Soul") is set by a percussive harpsichord that is alternately majestic and militaristic - imagine the sound of a Keith EMERSON harpsichord concerto if Carl PALMER matched him note for note on a kettle drum. The lyrics, dealing with occultism and the evil of man, are far better written than the music, which sounds rather clumsy and awkward to our modern ears. At its most inventive and textured, the album is a fine example of early 70's prog at its darkest. It has simple rhythms and the music is peculiarly obsessive, with very long piano and organ solos, baroque melodies and satanic lyrics.

Strictly for serious collectors of dark, early 70's curios willing to overlook a highly mangled production.

: : : Lise (HIBOU), CANAD

Dr. Z - Three Parts To My Soul (1971)

Hypnos 69 (Rock - Belgian)

The history of Hypnos 69 began at the end of the '80s, when Steve and Dave Houtmeyers played in a political punk oriented band called Massagraf. The band had several line-ups, although Steve and Dave were the only steady members. They released one 7" EP in 1992 and split up that same year. At that time Steve was active with Belgian grindcore pioneers Agathocles (band). Agathocles and Dave started anarcho punk band Intestinal Disease. Both bands toured Europe and South America. By 1994 Steve Houtmeyers decided to quit Agathocles and form his own, more '70s rock oriented band called Starfall. It included Dave Houtmeyers on drums and Tom Vanlaer on bass. By 1995 after doing some local shows, they changed their name to Hypnos 69.

In 2000 the first Hypnos 69 release appeared on the Belgian Rock & Roll Radio record label entitled Wherever Time has shared it's Trust" on blue 10" EP vinyl. The first full-length CD appeared also on RocknRollRadio in 2002 entitled Timeline Traveller and contains bad ass heavy '70s rock. The band toured with this CD in Germany, The Netherlands, France and Czech Republic.

When the band presented their second full CD Promise of a New Moon on R³ in 2003, Steven Marx was introduced into Hypnos. From being a guest musician he rapidly became a part of the live-set and a new member of the band.

In October 2004 the band decided to make a deal with the German record label ElektroHasch. Their third full CD The Intrigue of Perception, along with a split 10" EP with Germany's Colour Haze was released in November 2004.

In 2006, after extended touring in Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, the band recorded The Eclectic Measure. The artwork was done by Italian graphic artists Malleus. By November 2006, the band was on hold, due to some personal issues in the band, but after six months decided to tour again. In Autumn 2007 Hypnos 69 toured to promote The Eclectic Measure throughout Europe.

Wherever Time Has Shared It's Trust [EP 2000]

Promise Of A New Moon (2003)

Thanks Magal!

Afro Cuban Band (Disco Funk 70's)

Rhythm of Life (1978)

Recorded at Secret Sound Studios, NYC, April, '78. 

Mixed at Silvery Moon Studios, Los Angeles, April, '78. 

Mastered at Masterdisk, NYC. 

Produced for Love-Zager Productions, Inc. 

"A Product Of Love" 

Special thanks to our partner, Susan McCusker, for just that. Love & kisses to Judy Gattegno for just that. 

A very special thanks to Clive Davis for making this album a reality. 

The producers would like to thank all the players and studio personnel for their adeptness, without which this project would not have been successfully completed. 

Made and distributed in Holland by EMI Records Holland BV. 

℗ & © 1978 Arista Records, Inc.

Credits

Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Arnie Lawrence

Art Direction – Howard Fritzson

Bass – Francisco Centano*

Drums, Electronic Drums [Syn-drums] – Alan Schwartzberg*

Engineer – Michael Boshears, Rick Rowe

Engineer [Assistant] – Darroll Gustamachio, Mark Hanen, Rick Wilson (9)

Executive Producer – Jerry Love

Guitar – Clifford Morris*

Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ron Mounsey*

Mastered By – Joe Gastwirt

Percussion – Rubens Bassini

Photography By – Frank Lafitte*

Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Michael Zager

Soloist, Trumpet – Jon Faddis

Strings – The Alfred Brown String Section

Trombone – Gerald Chamberlain

Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Dave Carey*, John Gatchell

Afro Blues Quintet Plus One - Jazz

A mid-'60s sextet with a Latin edge, the Afro-Blues Quintet + 1 featured a vibes/sax front line and a rhythm section augmented by congas and timbales assisting the standard piano/bass/drums instrumentation. The group's albums included political and protest pieces, originals, remakes of standards like "Green Dolphin Street," religious/spiritual numbers, soul/jazz and R&B hits, plus some challenging tunes such as "3/4-5/4-7-2." Joe De Aguero on vibes and alto saxophonist/flutist Jack Fulks were the principal soloists, with pianist Bill Henderson, bassist Norm Johnson, conga player Moses Obligacion, and Michael Davis on drums and timbales completing the lineup.

Despite the fact that this one was cut for the knock-off Surrey label, the album's actually one of the best that the Afro Blues ensemble ever recorded! The whole thing's got a lively soul jazz groove, with plenty of flute and sax solos, nice vibes, and a good strong piano-driven Latiny groove. Titles include "Song For Mitch", "Karen's Theme", "Okey Dokey", "Our Mambo", and "The Joker". Very tasty!  © 1996-2015, Dusty Groove, Inc.

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