List Appeal https://listappeal.com/ Lists about music for the curious mind Sun, 15 Jan 2023 04:36:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://listappeal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-2-1-32x32.png List Appeal https://listappeal.com/ 32 32 Famous Musicians Featured on Paul McCartney’s Rockestra https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-featured-on-paul-mccartneys-rockestra/ https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-featured-on-paul-mccartneys-rockestra/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:19:25 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=1957 “Rockestra Theme” was a song by Wings from 1979’s Back to the Egg album. The song was released as a single in France and although it did not chart, “Rockestra Theme” won a Grammy in 1980 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Although “Rockestra Theme” is credited to Wings, the band that recorded the song was […]

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]]> “Rockestra Theme” was a song by Wings from 1979’s Back to the Egg album. The song was released as a single in France and although it did not chart, “Rockestra Theme” won a Grammy in 1980 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Although “Rockestra Theme” is credited to Wings, the band that recorded the song was an all-star lineup of members of The Who, Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin and many others, The song is most known for the performance at Concerts for the People of Kampuchea, a series of shows aimed to raise money for the victims of war ravaged Cambodia. The live recording was featured on the EP titled Concerts for the People of Kambuchea. In addition to the list below, Keith Moon and Jeff Beck were also scheduled to appear on the recording for the Back to the Egg album. Moon passed away just prior to the recording and was replaced by The Who’s new drummer Kenney Jones. Beck was apparently uninvited by McCartney after asking for control of his guitar parts.

John Paul Jones – Led Zeppelin (bass, paino)

John Bonham – Led Zeppelin (drums)

Hank Marvin – Cliff Richard and the Shadows (guitar)

David Gilmour – Pink Floyd (guitar)

Pete Townshend – The Who (guitar)

Gary Brooker – Procul Harum (piano)

Bruce Thomas – Elvis Costello & the Attractions (bass)

Ronnie Lane – Small Faces and Faces (bass)

Kenney Jones – Small Faces, Faces and The Who (drums)

Denny Laine – Wings (guitar)

Tony Ashton – Paice Ashton Lord (keyboards)

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]]> https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-featured-on-paul-mccartneys-rockestra/feed/ 0 Famous Second Acts in Rock Music https://listappeal.com/famous-second-acts-in-rock-music/ https://listappeal.com/famous-second-acts-in-rock-music/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:55:38 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=1876 I recently attended a Bob Mould solo electric show and was amazed by his catalog from all three phases of his career (Husker Du, Sugar and Bob Mould solo). I started thinking about how much I loved the band band Sugar that he formed after the break up of Husker Du. That, in turn, got […]

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]]> I recently attended a Bob Mould solo electric show and was amazed by his catalog from all three phases of his career (Husker Du, Sugar and Bob Mould solo). I started thinking about how much I loved the band band Sugar that he formed after the break up of Husker Du. That, in turn, got my wheels turning about other great second acts in rock history. Let me clarify what I mean by a second act; it’s when a founding member or integral member of an influential band leaves to form another band. There are some parameters in my selection. In my list I don’t include a side project from an artist. For instance, Zwan does not count as a second act for Billy Corgan since that was really a side project from Smashing Pumpkins. Additionally, Ronnie Wood going from Faces to The Rolling Stones does not count since the Stones were already in place. Here is my list. More to be added over time.

Sugar – After founding one of the most influential and legendary alternative bands of all time – Husker Du – Bob Mould formed Sugar – which was more power pop than punk.

Crowded House – Following his stint in his older brother Tim’s band Split Enz, Neil Finn formed the commercially successful band Crowded House. Gone were the days of quirky pop hits such as “One Step Ahead” and “I’ve Got You.” Crowded House produced very accessible, radio friendly hits such as “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong.”

Wilco – Following the break up of Uncle Tupelo – the influential Americana with a punk twist band – Jeff Tweedy turned to a more pure Americana meets Rolling Stones sound for his new band Wilco.

Son Volt – The other central member of Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar, took to the straight ahead approach of Son Volt on their debut album Trace.

Foo Fighters – Although not a founding member, Dave Grohl was an integral part of Nirvana during their most successful period. After the death of Kurt Cobain, Grohl recorded new tunes under the name Foo Fighters. The songs and the band took off and they became one of the biggest bands in rock & roll.

The Style Council – Following the very successful band (at least in the UK) The Jam, lead singer and guitarist Paul Weller took his music in a different direction with The Style Council. Over the next few years, The Style Council would achieve success in the UK and even moderate success in the US.

Megadeth – Dave Mustaine left a lot behind when he left Metallica in their early days. Metallica would of course become one of the biggest selling rock acts of all time and while Megadeth never matched their success, Mustaine and his new band became staples in the heavy metal genre throughout the late 80s and 90s.

Ozzy Osbourne – Everyone counted Ozzy out once he left (or was dismissed) by Black Sabbath. However, Ozzy had ideas of his own and along with his manager (and future wife) Sharon Arden and a guitar wizard names Randy Rhodes, Ozzy became an even more well known name in the heavy metal arena.

Rainbow – Originally the guitarist for rock legends Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore decided to go out on his own with his new band – originally known as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow,. The original band included an unknown singer named Ronnie Dio. After Dio’s departure to replace Ozzy in Black Sabbath, Rainbow continued forward by bringing in journeyman singer Graham Bonnet and eventually Joe Lynn Turner for a commercially accessible and radio friendly sound.

Public Image Ltd. – John Lydon made his name originally as Johnny Rotten, lead singer of The Sex Pistols. After the controversial and influential punk band split up, Lydon changed his name and reinvented himself as the leader of his new band Public Image Ltd.

World Party – As an original (although not a founding member) of The Waterboys, Karl Wallinger helped bring the band’s sound forward with his musicianship and production capabilities. Following the third Waterboys album – 1985’s This is the Sea – Wallinger set out on his own to form World Party.

New Order – Turning the tragedy of the death of lead singer and visionary Ian Curtis, the remaining members of Joy Division formed New Order. Although Joy Division has massive cult status, New Order brought the music to a broader audience, becoming one of the most influential bands of the 80’s and 90’s.

Sebadoh – As a founding member of Dinosaur Jr., Lou Barlow booked out and formed his own band Sebadoh in 1989. Barlow also founded Folk Implosion the early 90s.

Magazine – Howard Devoto left legendary punkers Buzzcocks in 1977 to form his own band Magazine.

Fatboy Slim – Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) got his first taste of fame and success in the 1980s with indie rock/britpop band the Housemartins. Following his time with the Housemartins, Cook became known as Fatboy Slim where he would achieve fame as a DJ and producer.

The Beautiful South – Also spawned form the Housemartins, Dave Hemingway and Paul Heaton formed a new and successful band with The Beautiful South in 1988.

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]]> https://listappeal.com/famous-second-acts-in-rock-music/feed/ 0 Artists That Played Both Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock https://listappeal.com/artists-that-played-both-monterey-pop-festival-and-woodstock/ https://listappeal.com/artists-that-played-both-monterey-pop-festival-and-woodstock/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:45:20 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2141 The late 1960’s and early 70’s marked the beginning of major rock music festivals including Woodstock, Watkins Glen and Atlanta Pop Festival. While Woodstock is considered the pinnacle of the music festivals of this time period, Monterey Pop Festival is arguably the festival that set the template for many of the massive festivals. Held in […]

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]]> The late 1960’s and early 70’s marked the beginning of major rock music festivals including Woodstock, Watkins Glen and Atlanta Pop Festival. While Woodstock is considered the pinnacle of the music festivals of this time period, Monterey Pop Festival is arguably the festival that set the template for many of the massive festivals. Held in Monterey, California during the height of the Summer of Love in 1967, Monterey is best remembered as the introduction of many classic artists’ first major exposure in the US including The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding. Nearly two years later, Woodstock would expand on the success of Monterey with an even larger crowd. Although the festivals had unique lineups, Woodstock and Monterey had several artists that played both events.

The Who

The Grateful Dead

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Jefferson Airplane

Janis Joplin

Ravi Shankar

Country Joe & the Fish

Canned Heat

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]]> https://listappeal.com/artists-that-played-both-monterey-pop-festival-and-woodstock/feed/ 0 Famous Musicians That Appeared on Mick Jagger Records https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-that-appeared-on-mick-jagger-records/ https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-that-appeared-on-mick-jagger-records/#respond Sat, 31 Dec 2022 06:40:15 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2136 As the lead singer for The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger needs no introduction. As a solo artist, Jagger has recorded several commercially successful records and singles. It’s likely Jagger could’ve had commercial success with a batch of unknown session players but he typically went to some of the most famous and acclaimed musicians in music […]

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]]> As the lead singer for The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger needs no introduction. As a solo artist, Jagger has recorded several commercially successful records and singles. It’s likely Jagger could’ve had commercial success with a batch of unknown session players but he typically went to some of the most famous and acclaimed musicians in music to help round out his recordings. Below is a list of some of the famous musicians and artists Jagger worked with on his solo records.

She’s the Boss (1985)

  • Jeff Beck
  • Bernard Edwards – bassist and co-founder of Chic
  • Jan Hammer – keyboardist and composer best known for his work with Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Neal School, Jeff Beck as well as composer of Miami Vice soundtrack.
  • Herbie Hancock – legendary jazz pianist/keyboardist best known for his solo work and as part of Miles Davis Quintet. He also appeared on dozens of jazz records throughout the 60’s and 70’s.
  • Bill Laswell – bassist and producer that has played on countless world, jazz and rock records as band member and session musician.
  • Chuck Leavell – Keyboardist for Allman Brothers. Founder of band Sea Level and longtime touring member of The Rolling Stones.
  • Nile Rodgers – guitarist and co-founder of Chic. Legendary producer and session musician. Production credits include work with Madonna, Duran Duran, INXS, David Bowie and many others.
  • Michael Shrieve – original drummer for Santana
  • G.E. Smith – lead guitarist for Hall & Oates as well as work with Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Carly Simon and Roger Waters
  • Tony Thompson – drummer for Chic and Power Station
  • Pete Townshend

Primitive Cool (1987)

  • Jeff Beck
  • Bill Evans – jazz saxophonist best known as member of Miles Davis’ band in the 1980’s
  • Dean Garcia – founder of alternative rock band Curve
  • Jan Hammer
  • Simon Phillips – renowned session drummer with credits including Judas Priest, The Who, Pete Townshend, Tears for Fears and Jeff Beck. He was also drummer for Toto from 1992 – 2014.
  • Vernon Reid – guitarist for Living Colour
  • David Sanborn – best known. as a jazz saxophonist, Sunburn has recorded with a long list of performers including James Taylor, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Paul Butterfield, The Eagles and Bruce Springsteen.
  • G.E. Smith
  • David Stewart – co-founder of Eurythmics and also known as studio musician and producer working with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Hall & Oates and many others.
  • Doug Wimbish – bassist for Living Colour

Wandering Spirit (1993)

  • Flea
  • Jim Keltner – one of the most prolific session drummers in rock history with credits include Ry Cooder, Pink Floyd, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Traveling Wiburys.
  • Lenny Kravitz
  • Brendan O’Brien – famous engineer and producer who has worked with AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Bruce Springsteen and Mastodon.
  • Billy Preston – in addition to his solo work and hit singles, Preston was best known for his work with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, John Lennon and Eric Clapton.
  • Benmont Tench – keyboardist and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Doug Wimbish

Goddess in the Doorway (2001)

  • Kenny Aronoff – longtime drummer for John Mellencamp and John Fogerty
  • Bono
  • Kyle Cook – guitarist for Matchbox Twenty
  • Wyclef Jean
  • Jim Keltner
  • Lenny Kravitz
  • Joe Perry
  • Pete Townshend
  • Rob Thomas

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]]> https://listappeal.com/famous-musicians-that-appeared-on-mick-jagger-records/feed/ 0 Disco Songs That Went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 https://listappeal.com/disco-songs-that-went-to-1-on-the-us-billboard-hot-100/ https://listappeal.com/disco-songs-that-went-to-1-on-the-us-billboard-hot-100/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2022 06:42:38 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2044 Disco music has been a polarizing genre since it started hitting the radio in the early 70’s. Although the genre was hated by many – there were rallies to burn Disco records – the popularity in the US is undeniable. From 1974 to 1979, there were 45 Disco songs that went to #1 on the […]

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]]> Disco music has been a polarizing genre since it started hitting the radio in the early 70’s. Although the genre was hated by many – there were rallies to burn Disco records – the popularity in the US is undeniable. From 1974 to 1979, there were 45 Disco songs that went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Many of the Disco hits were recorded by new artists that associated directly with the genre such as KC & the Sunshine Band and Rose Royce while some hits were recorded by traditional soul artists such as Johnny Taylor and Marvin Gaye and even artists completely outside the genre such as Blondie. The list below shows every Disco song that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. One note: I selected all of the songs that were obvious Disco songs and ended with the last #1 that was closely related to Disco (perhaps post-Disco) with Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration.

As a summary, here are the #1’s by year:

1974 – 4

1975 – 6

1976 – 8

1977 – 9

1978 – 8

1979 – 10

1980 – 4

1981 – 1

“TSOP” by MFSB and the Three Degrees (1974)

“Rock the Boat” by Hues Corporation (1974)

“Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae (1974)

“Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas (1974)

“Lady Marmalade” by Labelle (1975)

“The Hustle” by Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony (1975)

“Jive Talkin'” by Bee Gees (1975)

“Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band (1975)

“That’s the Way (I Like It)” by KC and the Sunshine Band (1975)

“Fly, Robin, Fly” by Silver Convention (1975)

“Love Machine Pt. 1” by the Miracles (1976)

“Disco Lady” by Johnny Taylor (1976)

“Boogie Fever” by the Sylvers (1976)

“Love Hangover” by Diana Ross (1976)

“You Should Be Dancing” by Bee Gees (1976)

“(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty” by KC and the Sunshine Band (1976)

“A Fifth of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy & the Big Apple Band (1976)

“Disco Duck (Part 1)” by Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots (1976)

“You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (1977)

“You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer (1977)

“Car Wash” by Rose Royce (1977)

“Dancing Queen” by ABBA (1977)

“Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston (1977)

“I’m Your Boogie Man” by KC and the Sunshine Band (1977)

“Got to Give it Up, Pt. 1” by Marvin Gaye (1977)

“I Just Want to be Your Everything” by Andy Gibb (1977)

“Best of My Love” by The Emotions (1977)

“Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees (1978)

“Night Fever” by Bee Gees (1978)

“If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman (1978)

“Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb (1978)

“Grease” by Frankie Valli (1978)

“Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey (1978)

“MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer (1978)

“Le Freak” by Chic (1978)

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor (1979)

“Tragedy” by Bee Gees (1979)

“Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart (1979)

“Heart of Glass” by Blondie (1979)

“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer (1979)

“Love You Inside Out” by Bee Gees (1979)

“Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward (1979)

“Bad Girls” by Donna Summer (1979)

“Good Times” by Chic (1979)

“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson (1979)

“Please Don’t Go” by KC and the Sunshine Band (1980)

“Rock With You” by Michael Jackson (1980)

“Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (1980)

“Upside Down” by Diana Ross (1980)

“Celebration” by Kool & the Gang (1981)

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]]> https://listappeal.com/disco-songs-that-went-to-1-on-the-us-billboard-hot-100/feed/ 0 Beach Boys Singles That Charted Higher in the UK Than The US https://listappeal.com/beach-boys-singles-that-charted-higher-in-the-uk-than-the-us/ https://listappeal.com/beach-boys-singles-that-charted-higher-in-the-uk-than-the-us/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2022 06:30:21 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2128 The Beach Boys were the quintessential American band; hailing from California, singing about surfing, sun, cars and girls and blending a mixture of doo wop harmonies and surf music. In the early days, The Beach Boys achieved massive commercial success in the US with marginal success in the UK. That began to change, however, in […]

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]]> The Beach Boys were the quintessential American band; hailing from California, singing about surfing, sun, cars and girls and blending a mixture of doo wop harmonies and surf music. In the early days, The Beach Boys achieved massive commercial success in the US with marginal success in the UK. That began to change, however, in 1966 around the release of the classic Pet Sounds album – which shifted their song topics from surfing and girls to more mature topics of love and growing up. The list below shows the singles that peaked higher on the UK singles chart than the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Sloop John B” (1966) from the LP Pet Sounds (UK #2 / US #3)

“God Only Knows” (1966) from the LP Pet Sounds (UK #2 / US #39)

“Heroes and Villains” (1967) from the LP Smiley Smile (UK #8 / US #12)

“Wild Honey” (1967) from the LP Wild Honey (UK # 29 / US #31)

“Darlin'” (1967) from the LP Wild Honey (UK #11 / US #19)

“Friends” (1968) from the LP Friends (UK #25 / US #47)

“Bluebirds Over the Mountain” (1968) from the LP 20/20 (UK #33 / US #61)

“I Can Hear Music” (1969) from the LP 20/20 (UK #10 / US #24)

“Break Away” (1969) non-album single (UK #6 / US #63)

“Cottonfields” (1970) from the LP 20/20 (UK #5 / US #103)

“California Saga: California” (1973) from the LP Holland (UK #37 / US #84)

“Here Comes the Night” (1979) from the LP L.A. (UK #37 / US #44)

“Lady Lynda” (1979) from the LP L.A. (UK #6 / US #Did Not Chart)

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]]> https://listappeal.com/beach-boys-singles-that-charted-higher-in-the-uk-than-the-us/feed/ 0 Producers of Iconic 80’s Albums https://listappeal.com/producers-of-iconic-80s-albums/ https://listappeal.com/producers-of-iconic-80s-albums/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:37:41 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2122 Mike Clink – Appetite for Destruction (1987) by Guns N’ Roses Robert “Mutt” Lange – Back in Black (1980) by AC/DC Spot & Husker Du – Zen Arcade (1984) by Husker Du Neil Dorfsman & Mark Knopfler – Brothers in Arms (1985) by Dire Straits David Kershenbaum – Tracy Chapman (1988) by Tracy Chapman Robert […]

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]]> Mike Clink – Appetite for Destruction (1987) by Guns N’ Roses

Robert “Mutt” Lange – Back in Black (1980) by AC/DC

Spot & Husker Du – Zen Arcade (1984) by Husker Du

Neil Dorfsman & Mark Knopfler – Brothers in Arms (1985) by Dire Straits

David Kershenbaum – Tracy Chapman (1988) by Tracy Chapman

Robert “Mutt” Lange – Pyromania (1983) by Def Leppard

Ted Templeman – 1984 (1984) by Van Halen

Jim Dickinson – Pleased to Meet Me (1987) by The Replacements

Quincy Jones & Michael Jackson – Thriller (1982) by Michael Jackson

Don Dixon & Mitch Easter – Murmur (1983) by R.E.M.

Daniel Lanois & Brian Eno – The Joshua Tree (1987) by U2

Ethan James – Double Nickels on the Dime (1984) by Minuteman

John Porter – The Smiths (1984) by The Smiths

Peter Walsh – New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) (1982) by Simple Minds

Brian Eno – Remain in Light (1980) by Talking Heads

Rick Rubin & Beastie Boys – Licensed to Ill (1986) by Beastie Boys

Rhett Davies & Roxy Music – Avalon (1982) by Roxy Music

Bill Ham – Eliminator (1983) by ZZ Top

Tom Allom – Screaming for Vengeance (1982) by Judas Priest

Martin Birch – Piece of Mind (1983) by Iron Maiden

Flemming Rasmussen & Metallica – Master of Puppets (1986) by Metallica

Keith Forsey – Rebel Yell (1983) by Billy Idol

Trevor Horn & Yes – 90125 (1983) by Yes

Tom Werman – Stay Hungry (1984) by Twisted Sister

Dave Jerden & Perry Farrell – Nothing’s Shocking (1988) by Jane’s Addiction

Rick Rubin – Electric (1987) by The Cult

Bruce Fairbairn – Slippery When Wet (1986) by Bon Jovi

Bob Clearmoutain & Bryan Adams – Reckless (1984) by Bryan Adams

Hugh Padgham & The Police – Synchronicity (1983) by The Police

Paul Simon – Graceland (1986) by Paul Simon

Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin – Raising Hell (1986) by Run-D.M.C.

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]]> https://listappeal.com/producers-of-iconic-80s-albums/feed/ 0 Post-Creedence Clearwater Revival Projects https://listappeal.com/post-creedence-clearwater-revival-projects/ https://listappeal.com/post-creedence-clearwater-revival-projects/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:58:54 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2114 To say CCR was a big band might be a understatement. From 1968 to 1972, CCR released 12 US Billboard Top 40 singles, 9 which landed in the Top 10. Although they were an American band, they translated well across the pond with four Top 10 hits in the UK and nine Top 10 hits […]

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]]> To say CCR was a big band might be a understatement. From 1968 to 1972, CCR released 12 US Billboard Top 40 singles, 9 which landed in the Top 10. Although they were an American band, they translated well across the pond with four Top 10 hits in the UK and nine Top 10 hits in Australia. CCR released an incredible seven studio albums in four years with five albums peaking inside the Billboard Top 10. In fact, from January 1969 to December 1970, the band released five studio albums – Bayou Country, Green River, Willy and the Poor Boys, Cosmo’s Factory and Pendulum. Their popularity is still huge today as evidenced by the continued success of their greatest hits compilation Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits, released in 1976, which has sold more than 10 million copies and remained on the Billboard 200 for more than 500 weeks. The band called it quits after 1972’s Mardi Gras and each member went their separate way. Below is a list of the major albums each released as a solo artist, part of another band or produced/played a significant role in.

John Fogerty

Not surprisingly, the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist, John Fogerty has enjoyed the most successful solo career of any of the four members of CCR. Although John’s solo career has not been as commercially successfully as his band, he did release five US Billboard Top 40 hits and 1985’s Centerfield went to #1 on the Billboard 200.

  • The Blue Ridge Rangers (1973) by The Blue Ridge Rangers
  • John Fogerty (1975) by John Fogerty
  • Centerfield (1985) by John Fogerty
  • Eye of the Zombie (1986) by John Fogerty
  • I Like My Job! (1988) by Duke Tomato & the Power Trio (producer)
  • Blue Moon Swamp (1997) by John Fogerty
  • Deja Vu All Over Again (2004) by John Fogerty
  • Revival (2007) by John Fogerty
  • The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again (2009) by John Fogerty
  • Wrote a Song for Everyone (2013) by John Fogerty
  • Fogerty’s Factory (2020) by John Fogerty

Tom Fogerty

John’s brother Tom left CCR before the final album and began a solo career. His career did not generate much success but he did manage to release five solo albums along with three under the band name Ruby prior to his death in 1990.

  • Tom Fogerty (1972) by Tom Fogerty
  • Excalibur (1972) by Tom Fogerty
  • Do your Best (1972) by Walter Hawkins (producer)
  • Zephyr National (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • Myopia (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • Ruby (1976) by Ruby
  • Rock & Roll Madness (1978) by Ruby
  • Deal it Out (1981) by Tom Fogerty
  • Precious Gems (1984) by Ruby
  • Sidekicks (1992) by Tom Fogerty and Randy Oda

Stu Cook

CCR’s bassist, Stu Cook, remained busy throughout the 70’s and 80’s with various projects including The Don Harrison Band, Roky Erickson and country band Southern Pacific.

  • Cosmo (1972) by Doug Clifford
  • Groover’s Paradise (1974) by Doug Sahm
  • Zephyr National (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • Myopia (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • The Don Harrison Band (1976) by The Don Harrison Band
  • Red Hot (1977) by The Don Harrison Band
  • The Evil One (1981) by Roky Erickson and the Aliens
  • Killbilly Hill (1986) by Southern Pacific
  • Zuma (1988) by Southern Pacific
  • County Line (1990) by Southern Pacific

Doug Clifford

Following his run as drummer for CCR, Clifford worked with several other artists including The Don Harrison Band (along with Stu Cook) as well as producer for Doug Sahm and Sir Douglas Quintet.

  • Cosmo (1972) by Doug Clifford
  • Groover’s Paradise (1974) by Doug Sahm (producer and drums)
  • Zephyr National (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • Myopia (1974) by Tom Fogerty
  • The Don Harrison Band (1976) by The Don Harrison Band
  • Red Hot (1977) by The Don Harrison Band
  • Midnight Sun (1983) by Sir Douglas Quintet (drums)
  • Day Dreaming at Midnight (1994) by Sir Douglas Quintet (producer and drums)
  • Magic Window (2020) by Doug Clifford

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]]> https://listappeal.com/post-creedence-clearwater-revival-projects/feed/ 0 Post-Led Zeppelin Projects https://listappeal.com/post-led-zeppelin-projects/ https://listappeal.com/post-led-zeppelin-projects/#respond Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:21:14 +0000 https://listappeal.com/?p=2101 When drummer John Bonham passed unexpectedly on September 25, 1980, Led Zeppelin essentially came to an end. There was discussion about continuing on but the final decision was to breakup. Following the breakup, Zeppelin released one final album in 1982 – Coda – a collection of unreleased recordings. Since then, the band has appeared for […]

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]]> When drummer John Bonham passed unexpectedly on September 25, 1980, Led Zeppelin essentially came to an end. There was discussion about continuing on but the final decision was to breakup. Following the breakup, Zeppelin released one final album in 1982 – Coda – a collection of unreleased recordings. Since then, the band has appeared for some live dates with John’s son – Jason Bonham. Although the band ended, the individual members have carried forward with various solo albums, bands and production credits. The list below keeps the projects mostly to solo records and bands the members played in. For John Paul Jones, for instance , I do not list all the albums where he played a few tracks for other bands but do show the major contributions he had as producer, member or arranger.

Robert Plant

By far the most prolific of the Zeppelin members, Robert Plant has released several solo albums under his name alone as well as with his various backing bands. Plant is also the most commercially successful member in terms of post-Zeppelin projects,

  • Pictures at Eleven (1982) by Robert Plant
  • The Principle of Moments (1983) by Robert Plant
  • The Honeydrippers: Volume One (1984) by The Honeydrippers
  • Shaken ‘n’ Stirred (1985) by Robert Plant
  • Now and Zen (1988) by Robert Plant
  • Manic Nirvana (1990) by Robert Plant
  • Fate of Nations (1993) by Robert Plant
  • No Quarter (live) (1994) by Page and Plant
  • Walking into Clarksdale (1998) by Page and Plant
  • Dreamland (2002) by Robert Plant with the Strange Sensations
  • Mighty ReArranger (2005) by Robert Plant with the Strange Sensations
  • Raising Sand (2007) by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
  • Band of Joy (2010) by Robert Pant with the Band of Joy
  • Lullaby and …. The Ceaseless Roar (2014) by Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters
  • Carry Fire (2017) by Robert Plant with the Sensational Shape Shifters
  • Raise the Roof (2021) by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Jimmy Page

Although Jimmy Page has not released as many records as Plant (or had as much overall commercial success), he has made major contributions through the years – especially his work with Paul Rodgers in The Firm, his project with David Coverdale and his live album with the Black Crowes.

  • Death Wish II soundtrack (1982) by Jimmy Page
  • Whatever Happened to Jugula (1985) by Roy Harper & Jimmy Page
  • The Firm (1985) by The Firm
  • Mean Business (1986) by The Firm
  • Outrider (1988) by Jimmy Page
  • Coverdale-Page (1993) by Coverdale-Page
  • No Quarter (live) (1994) by Page and Plant
  • Walking into Clarksdale (1998) by Page and Plant
  • Live at the Greek (2000) by Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes
  • Lucifer Rising and Other Soundtracks (2012) by Jimmy Page

John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones has been the least active overall of the three remaining members of Zeppelin. However, his contributions to R.E.M.’s classic album Automatic for the People alone is enough to continue his legacy beyond Zeppelin.

  • Scream for Help soundtrack (1985) by John Paul Jones
  • Automatic for the People (1992) by R.E.M. (orchestral arrangements on four tracks)
  • Independent Worm Saloon (1993) by Butthole Surfers (producer)
  • The Sporting Life (1994) by Diamanda Galas and John Paul Jones (producer, bass and lap steel guitar)
  • The Road Home (live) (1995) by Heart (producer)
  • Zooma (1999) by John Paul Jones
  • The Thunderthief (2001) by John Paul Jones
  • Them Crooked Vultures (2009) by Them Crooked Vultures
  • Hubcap Music (2013) by Seasick Steve (played bass on most of the tracks and also played Hammond organ and lap steel ukulele on a track).

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]]> Although virtually unknown in the US (they had only one Top 40 hit in the US with “Pictures of Matchstick Men” peaking at #12), Status Quo are a national treasure in the UK. From 1968 to 1990, the hard rockers hit the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart an astounding 22 times. Status Quo also had endurance with a Top 10 UK single in four different decades.

Status Quo, in fact, hit the UK Top 10 19 times between 1970 and 1989. That’s more than the Rolling Stones (8), Electric Light Orchestra (15), Elton John (18) and Queen (18) during that same period; and only one less than David Bowie (20) and Rod Stewart (20). Only Paul McCartney / Wings had more Top 10 singles in the UK between 1970 and 1989 with 26.

“Pictures of Matchstick Men” UK #7 (1968) from the LP Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo

“Ice in the Sun” UK #8 (1968) from the LP Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from the Status Quo

“Paper Plan” UK # 8 (1972) from the LP Piledriver

“Caroline” UK #5 (1973) from the LP Hello!

“Break the Rules” UK #8 (1974) from the LP Quo

“Down Down” UK #1 (1974) from the LP On the Level

“Roll Over Lay Down” (live) # 9 (1975) non-album single

“Rain” UK #7 (1976) from the LP Blue for You

“Wild Side of Life” UK #9 (1976) non-album single

“Rockin’ All Over the World” UK #3 (1977) from the LP Rockin’ All Over the World

“Whatever You Want” UK #4 (1979) from the LP Whatever You Want

“What You’re Proposing” UK #2 (1980) from the LP Just Supposin’

“Something ‘Bout You Baby I Like” UK #9 (1981) from the LP Never Too Late

“Rock ‘n’ Roll” UK #8 (1981) from the LP Just Supposin’

“Dear John” UK #10 (1982) from the LP 1+9+8+2

“‘Ol Rag Blues” UK #9 (1983) from the LP Back to Back

“Marguerita Time” UK #3 (1983) form the LP Back to Back

“The Wanderer” UK #7 (1984) non-album single

“Rollin’ Home” UK #9 (1986) from the LP In the Army Now

“In the Army Now” UK #2 (1986) from the LP In the Army Now

“Burning Bridges (On and Off and On Again)” UK #5 (1988) from the LP Ain’t Complaining

“The Anniversary Waltz – Part One” UK #2 (1990) non-album single

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