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Jimmy Wachtel
Jimmy Wachtel is an American photographer, art director and designer based in Los Angeles. He has designed album covers for big artists such as Joe Walsh, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Michael Stanley, Jo Jo Gunne, John Cougar, and Buckingham Nicks, among others. He is the older brother of guitarist Waddy Wachtel. Album covers designed by Wachtel * The Cowsills - ''II x II'' (1970) * Cymbal And Clinger – ''Cymbal And Clinger'' (1972) * Joe Walsh – ''The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get'' (1973) * Curt Boettcher, Curt Boetcher – ''There's an Innocent Face'' (1973) * Dave Mason – ''It's Like You Never Left'' (1973) * Judi Pulver – ''Pulver Rising'' (1973) * Buckingham Nicks – ''Buckingham Nicks'' (1973) * Kracker - ''Kracker Brand'' (1973) * Bill Wyman – ''Monkey Grip (Bill Wyman album), Monkey Grip'' (1974) * Joe Walsh – ''So What (Joe Walsh album), So What'' (1974) * Kris Kristofferson – ''Spooky Lady's Sideshow'' (1974) * Jo Jo Gunne – ''So...Where's The S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey Grip (Bill Wyman Album)
''Monkey Grip'' is the debut album by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. It was released in 1974 by Rolling Stones Records. Although Wyman sings on every track on the album, he had only sung lead on one song in the Rolling Stones, the 1967 song " In Another Land". Critical reception In a retrospective review, AllMusic rated the album four stars out of five. They noted "I Wanna Get Me a Gun", "White Lightnin" and "I'll Pull You Thro" as the best songs on the album and hinted approval of Wyman's vocals, describing them as "loose and joy-filled". They also praised the album for avoiding the usual egotism of solo albums: "Though these types of albums can be self-absorbed affairs, ''Monkey Grip'' is meant to be a relaxed, unpretentious outlet for the compositions that would never see the light of day in Wyman's main band – and, as a credit to the bassist, it comes off exactly that way." Track listing All tracks composed and arranged by Bill Wyman, except "What a Blow", co-writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Zevon (album)
''Warren Zevon'' is the second studio album by American musician Warren Zevon. This album was recorded in 1975 and released on May 18, 1976, by Asylum Records. A remastered version of the album with bonus tracks was released in 2008 by Rhino Records. Critical reception Reviewing in '' Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies'' (1981), Robert Christgau wrote: "I am suspicious of singer-songwriters who draw attention to phrases like 'hasten down the wind,' and I would suggest a moratorium on songs about the James Brothers that don't also rhyme 'pollution' and 'solution.' But I like the way Zevon resists pigeonholes like 'country-rock' while avoiding both the banal and the mystagogical, and I like quatrains like: 'And if California slides into the ocean/Like the mystics and statistics say it will/I predict this motel will be standing/Until I pay my bill.'" Track listing All songs written by Warren Zevon. Personnel Musicians *Warren Zevon – harmonica, piano, rh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Zevon
Warren William Zevon (January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003) was an American rock singer and songwriter. His most famous compositions include "Werewolves of London", "Lawyers, Guns and Money" and "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner". All three songs are featured on his third album, ''Excitable Boy'' (1978), the title track of which is also well-known. He also wrote major hits that were recorded by other artists, including "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "Mohammed's Radio", "Carmelita (song), Carmelita" and "Hasten Down the Wind (song), Hasten Down the Wind". Per ''The New York Times'', "Mr. Zevon had a pulp-fiction imagination" which yielded "terse, action-packed, gallows-humored tales that could sketch an entire screenplay in four minutes and often had death as a punchline. But there was also vulnerability and longing in Mr. Zevon's ballads, like 'Mutineer,' 'Accidentally Like a Martyr' and 'Hasten Down the Wind.'" Zevon had early music industry successes as a session musician, j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teaser (Tommy Bolin Album)
''Teaser'' is the 1975 debut solo album from American guitarist Tommy Bolin. Background ''Teaser'' was released in conjunction with the album '' Come Taste the Band'' by Deep Purple, on which Bolin also played guitar. This album is cherished by fans for the broad range of styles in Bolin's playing. The material spans hard rock, blues rock, jazz, reggae and Latin music, often blending these styles together within a single song. It is also considered by many to be some of Bolin's greatest recordings in his short career. The song "Teaser" was covered by American hard rock band Mötley Crüe on the charity album ''Stairway to Heaven/Highway to Hell''. Van Halen would often cover "The Grind" live in its early club days. Reception Upon its release on November 17, 1975, ''Teaser'' received considerable praise from critics. However, due to Bolin's obligations with Deep Purple, he was unable to promote the album with a solo tour. Despite Nemperor adding a "Guitarist for Deep Purple" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Bolin
Thomas Richard Bolin (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was an American rock guitarist who played with Zephyr (from 1969 to 1971), the James Gang (from 1973 to 1974), Deep Purple (from 1975 to 1976), with Billy Cobham on his first record titled “Spectrum”, in addition to maintaining a career as a solo artist and session musician. Career Early endeavors Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Tommy Bolin began playing with a band called the Miserlous before he was asked to join another band called Denny and the Triumphs in 1964 at age 13. The lineup for Denny and the Triumphs was Dave Stokes on lead vocals, Brad Miller on guitar and vocals, Bolin on lead guitar, Steve Bridenbaugh on organ and vocals, Denny Foote on bass, and Brad Larvick on drums. They played a blend of rock and roll, R&B and the pop hits of the moment, and when bassist Denny Foote left the band to be replaced by the drummer's brother George Larvick Jr, they changed their name to A Patch of Blue. An album was released i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami (James Gang Album)
''Miami'' is the seventh studio album by James Gang, released in 1974. This album is the last with lead guitarist Tommy Bolin before he left to join Deep Purple. The front cover is a black version of their second album, ''James Gang Rides Again'' with the new title and a pink flamingo added at the bottom. Critical reception Writing for Allmusic, critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote of the album "Again, there was a noticeable lack of memorable songs, but Miami is worthwhile for guitar aficionados." Track listing All songs by Tommy Bolin, except where noted. # "Cruisin' Down the Highway" (Bolin, Dale Peters) – 3:16 # "Do It (The Way You Do It)" (Bolin, Roy Kenner) – 3:38 # "Wildfire" (Bolin, John Tesar) – 3:30 # "Sleepwalker" (Bolin, Tesar) – 4:01 # "Miami Two-Step" (Bolin, Peters, Jim Fox) – 1:32 # "Praylude" – 2:33 # "Red Skies" – 3:27 # "Spanish Lover" (Bolin, Jeff Cook) – 3:43 # "Summer Breezes" – 2:40 # "Head Above the Water" (Bolin, Peters) – 4:18 Pers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Gang
James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. The band went through a variety of line-up changes until they recorded their first album as a power trio consisting of Joe Walsh (guitars, lead vocals), Tom Kriss (bass) and Jim Fox (drums). Dale Peters replaced Kriss on bass for the band's second and third albums. Two of the band's songs, " Funk #49" and " Walk Away", continue to be popular on classic rock and AOR stations. In late 1971, Walsh left to pursue a solo career and would later join the Eagles. The band carried on with a number of other guitarists and lead singers to replace Walsh. However, after failing to produce a hit song over the course of six more studio albums, the band finally broke up in 1977. Walsh, Fox and Peters have reformed for reunions since then, including September 3, 2022, when the power trio returned for a performance at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert held in Wembley Stadium. History Early years Drummer Jim Fox fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Souther–Hillman–Furay Band (album)
''The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band'' is the debut album by the supergroup, The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, released in 1974 on Asylum Records. It peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' albums chart.Whitburn, Joel (1995). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Albums, 3rd Edition'', p. 289. Billboard Books, New York. History The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band was a country rock supergroup led by singer-songwriters Richie Furay, Chris Hillman, and JD Souther. The band was formed in 1973 upon the request of David Geffen, then head of Asylum Records. The group had a substantial hit with the 1974 self-titled first album and the single "Fallin' in Love" reached No. 27 in the U.S. It was reissued on CD by the Wounded Bird label in 2002. Reception In his review for Allmusic, critic Brett Hartenbach wrote "despite high expectations along with the history of their members, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band's 1974 eponymous debut never quite lived up to its promise. The trio... delivers a collectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Souther–Hillman–Furay Band
The Souther–Hillman–Furay Band (SHF) was a country rock supergroup led by singer-songwriters Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield, Poco), Chris Hillman (The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and later Desert Rose Band), and JD Souther (Longbranch Pennywhistle, noted songwriter for Linda Ronstadt and Eagles). The band recorded two albums during the mid-1970s before breaking up due to disagreements and personality conflicts between the members. History The band was formed in 1973 at the suggestion of David Geffen, then head of Asylum Records. Hillman brought three other former members of Manassas to the group: keyboardist/flutist Paul Harris, percussionist Joe Lala, both of whom had also worked with Barnstorm; and pedal steel guitarist Al Perkins, who had also played with the Flying Burrito Brothers. The septet was rounded out by Jim Gordon, a noted session drummer and former member of Derek and the Dominos and Traffic. The band had a substantial hit in 1974 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In A Dream (REO Speedwagon Album)
''Lost in a Dream'' is the fourth studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1974. It peaked at number 98 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1975, It was the second album to feature Mike Murphy on vocals. The title track was written by Murphy and future bassist Bruce Hall, who would join the band in 1978. The title track was featured on the compilation ''A Decade of Rock and Roll: 1970-1980''. The album was in print on CD format in 1992 for two months before being quickly deleted. Track listing Personnel REO Speedwagon *Mike Murphy – lead vocals *Gary Richrath – guitar, lead vocals on "Wild as the Western Wind" *Neal Doughty – keyboards *Gregg Philbin – bass, backing vocals *Alan Gratzer – drums, backing vocals ;Other *Sly Stone - bass, piano, guitar on "You Can Fly" ;Technical *Mike D. Stone – engineer *Jimmy Wachtel – album design *Lorrie Sullivan – photography "Special thanks to Chris Stone and Gary Kellgren. Thanks a lot to: Irv Azoff, John Baruck, C. B. a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon), or simply REO, was an American Rock music, rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Their best-selling album, ''Hi Infidelity'' (1980), contained four US Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies. REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million records and charted 13 Top 40 hits, including the number ones "Keep On Loving You (song), Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling". History Formation In the fall of 1966, Neal Doughty was just beginning an electrical engineering program at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, as a junior. On his first night of classes, he met fellow student Alan Gratzer. Doughty had learned some Beatles songs on his parents' piano, and Gratzer had been a drummer in local bands since high school. The two held an impromptu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
