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Mirkwood - Mirkwood (1973 uk hard rock and heavy progressive rock 2008
Garden Of Delights remastered edition - Wave)
Posted: 22 Sep 2013 12:34 AM PDT
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2013/09/mirkwood-mirkwood-1973-uk-hard-rock-and.html
Dedicated to OldrockerBR (PHrock Blog) who was the original seeder
Seven lengthy tracks with incredible perfect rhythm changes, harsh guitar
solos and also silent and epic tracks. One of the ten records for a lonely
island. But incredible rare and almost impossible to find.
The band was formed in Dover,Kent in early 1971 by Jack Castle and Mick
Morris.By 1971 heavy rock had become the predominant musical force:Jack and
Mick resolved to form a new band that would play entirely original material
and feature dual lead guitars three-part harmony vocals and a tight rhythm
section.The outcome of their endeavours was named Mirkwood,with an initial
line-up of Derek Bowley (lead vocals),Jack Castle and Mick Morris (both
guitar and vocals),Steve Smith (drums) and Andy Broadbent (bass).In early
1972 Dave Evans was brought in to replace Andy Broadbent.Until their last
gig in June 1975 the band played throughout the South East of England
including support work to some well-known bands
including,Supertramp.Mirkwood got together just once more,in 1978 for a
reunion performance at the Marlowe Theatre,Canterbury.The only 'proper'
recording that Mirkwood made was for an album on the Flams Ltd Label
(catalogue No PR1067) a local record label.Recording commenced on 17
January 1973 at Jack's house in Whitfield,Dover on a Revox reel-to-reel
tape recorder!The machine was operated by Ron Nunn (hence the
initials 'REN' on the back sleeve),he also designed the album's cover.A
mere 99 copies of the album were pressed,the majority ending up with
family,friends and local supporters.
It was essentially a live recording. We just set up the equipment at Jack's
house as if we were on stage and Ron Nunn (that's what the REN on the cover
stands for) recorded us straight onto on his Revox tape recorder! There
were no overdubs or special effects - it was a completely live sound. The
album contained the first batch of songs we wrote and we have always
regretted not recording some of our later material which only exists now on
a few very poor quality live tapes. After Mirkwood's last appearance (it
was at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury in 1978) Jack and I played together
during the early 80's in a band called EASY ACTION and Derek and I were in
a band called ICEBREAKER from the late 80's until 1995. Jack now lives in
Wales and has a solo act. Derek and I occasionally get together at local
venues and I still play quite often (mainly jazz on guitar and Irish music
on banjo!). Sadly, I've lost touch with the others." (By courtesy of the
band member Mick Morris, who gave this informations. Thanks, Mike!) - (By
Adamus67)
Tracklist
01- Take my Love - 4:39
02- Love´s glass of sunshine - 11:32
03- Just because - 5:21
04- The leech - 5:22
05- The vision - 3:31
06- Clockwise - 6:06
07- Levandula - 7:23
Credits
Derek Bowley (lead vocals)
Jack Castle (guitar, vocals)
Mick Morris (guitar, vocals)
Steve Smith (drums)
Andy Broadbent (bass)
Here
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Rockets With Jim McCarty - (Great Us Rock - Live Cleveland 79 -
Poughkeepsie 80 - Wave)
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 11:48 PM PDT
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2013/09/rockets-with-jim-mccarty-great-us-rock_22.html
The Rockets were formed in 1972 by former Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
members Johnny "Bee" Bandajek and Jim McCarty. Vocals and drums were
handled by Bandajek, McCarty was on lead guitar, John Fraga was on bass and
Marc Marcano was on keyboards. Johnny Bee was the driving force and primary
songwriter for the Rockets.
In the early days, The Rockets paid their dues playing gigs at venues such
as, The Rainbow Room in Detroit, The People's Ballroom in Ann Arbor, and
The Rock 'N Roll Farm in Wayne, Michigan.
The band took on a new sound in 1976 when David Gilbert was brought in to
take over vocals from Johnny Bee and Donnie Backus took over on keyboards.
Gilbert had fronted several bands and was the lead singer for Ted Nugent
and The Amboy Dukes in 1971, touring with them for a year and a half before
forming Shadow which led to a record deal with RSO.
The Rockets made five studio albums produced several minor hits including a
rocking rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well".
Always a popular group in Detroit, and Michigan, The Rockets had gotten
some attention outside of the state, but never really got the big break to
become a true national act. The first album, Love Transfusion, was released
in 1977. It failed to produce any hits. The 1979 self-titled release
featured the hits, "Oh Well" and "Turn Up The Radio". This record also
featured on bass, David Hood, one of the "Swampers" from the famous Muscle
Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama. Muscle Shoals was mentioned in Lynyrd
Skynyrd's southern rock anthem "Sweet Home Alabama". Also, this Rockets
album was dedicated to Skynyrd members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and
Cassie Gaines, who all perished in Skynyrd's infamous 1977 plane crash. The
third attempt came (with the addition of a new bass player, Dan Keylon) in
1980 with "No Ballads", "Desire" was a popular tune from this album. Next
came the Back Talk album in '81 (with another new bass player, Bobby
Haralson) and then finally Rocket Roll in 1982. "Rollin' By The Record
Machine" from this release was the last hit for the band. The final
release, Live Rockets, was recorded on New Year's Eve 1982 at the Royal Oak
Music Theatre near Detroit.
Here
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Mirkwood - Mirkwood (1973 uk hard rock and heavy progressive rock 2008
Garden Of Delights remastered edition - Wave)
Posted: 22 Sep 2013 12:34 AM PDT
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2013/09/mirkwood-mirkwood-1973-uk-hard-rock-and.html
Dedicated to OldrockerBR (PHrock Blog) who was the original seeder
Seven lengthy tracks with incredible perfect rhythm changes, harsh guitar
solos and also silent and epic tracks. One of the ten records for a lonely
island. But incredible rare and almost impossible to find.
The band was formed in Dover,Kent in early 1971 by Jack Castle and Mick
Morris.By 1971 heavy rock had become the predominant musical force:Jack and
Mick resolved to form a new band that would play entirely original material
and feature dual lead guitars three-part harmony vocals and a tight rhythm
section.The outcome of their endeavours was named Mirkwood,with an initial
line-up of Derek Bowley (lead vocals),Jack Castle and Mick Morris (both
guitar and vocals),Steve Smith (drums) and Andy Broadbent (bass).In early
1972 Dave Evans was brought in to replace Andy Broadbent.Until their last
gig in June 1975 the band played throughout the South East of England
including support work to some well-known bands
including,Supertramp.Mirkwood got together just once more,in 1978 for a
reunion performance at the Marlowe Theatre,Canterbury.The only 'proper'
recording that Mirkwood made was for an album on the Flams Ltd Label
(catalogue No PR1067) a local record label.Recording commenced on 17
January 1973 at Jack's house in Whitfield,Dover on a Revox reel-to-reel
tape recorder!The machine was operated by Ron Nunn (hence the
initials 'REN' on the back sleeve),he also designed the album's cover.A
mere 99 copies of the album were pressed,the majority ending up with
family,friends and local supporters.
It was essentially a live recording. We just set up the equipment at Jack's
house as if we were on stage and Ron Nunn (that's what the REN on the cover
stands for) recorded us straight onto on his Revox tape recorder! There
were no overdubs or special effects - it was a completely live sound. The
album contained the first batch of songs we wrote and we have always
regretted not recording some of our later material which only exists now on
a few very poor quality live tapes. After Mirkwood's last appearance (it
was at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury in 1978) Jack and I played together
during the early 80's in a band called EASY ACTION and Derek and I were in
a band called ICEBREAKER from the late 80's until 1995. Jack now lives in
Wales and has a solo act. Derek and I occasionally get together at local
venues and I still play quite often (mainly jazz on guitar and Irish music
on banjo!). Sadly, I've lost touch with the others." (By courtesy of the
band member Mick Morris, who gave this informations. Thanks, Mike!) - (By
Adamus67)
Tracklist
01- Take my Love - 4:39
02- Love´s glass of sunshine - 11:32
03- Just because - 5:21
04- The leech - 5:22
05- The vision - 3:31
06- Clockwise - 6:06
07- Levandula - 7:23
Credits
Derek Bowley (lead vocals)
Jack Castle (guitar, vocals)
Mick Morris (guitar, vocals)
Steve Smith (drums)
Andy Broadbent (bass)
Here
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Rockets With Jim McCarty - (Great Us Rock - Live Cleveland 79 -
Poughkeepsie 80 - Wave)
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 11:48 PM PDT
http://silveradoraremusic.blogspot.com/2013/09/rockets-with-jim-mccarty-great-us-rock_22.html
The Rockets were formed in 1972 by former Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
members Johnny "Bee" Bandajek and Jim McCarty. Vocals and drums were
handled by Bandajek, McCarty was on lead guitar, John Fraga was on bass and
Marc Marcano was on keyboards. Johnny Bee was the driving force and primary
songwriter for the Rockets.
In the early days, The Rockets paid their dues playing gigs at venues such
as, The Rainbow Room in Detroit, The People's Ballroom in Ann Arbor, and
The Rock 'N Roll Farm in Wayne, Michigan.
The band took on a new sound in 1976 when David Gilbert was brought in to
take over vocals from Johnny Bee and Donnie Backus took over on keyboards.
Gilbert had fronted several bands and was the lead singer for Ted Nugent
and The Amboy Dukes in 1971, touring with them for a year and a half before
forming Shadow which led to a record deal with RSO.
The Rockets made five studio albums produced several minor hits including a
rocking rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well".
Always a popular group in Detroit, and Michigan, The Rockets had gotten
some attention outside of the state, but never really got the big break to
become a true national act. The first album, Love Transfusion, was released
in 1977. It failed to produce any hits. The 1979 self-titled release
featured the hits, "Oh Well" and "Turn Up The Radio". This record also
featured on bass, David Hood, one of the "Swampers" from the famous Muscle
Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama. Muscle Shoals was mentioned in Lynyrd
Skynyrd's southern rock anthem "Sweet Home Alabama". Also, this Rockets
album was dedicated to Skynyrd members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and
Cassie Gaines, who all perished in Skynyrd's infamous 1977 plane crash. The
third attempt came (with the addition of a new bass player, Dan Keylon) in
1980 with "No Ballads", "Desire" was a popular tune from this album. Next
came the Back Talk album in '81 (with another new bass player, Bobby
Haralson) and then finally Rocket Roll in 1982. "Rollin' By The Record
Machine" from this release was the last hit for the band. The final
release, Live Rockets, was recorded on New Year's Eve 1982 at the Royal Oak
Music Theatre near Detroit.
Here