Jackie McLean

 

Artist:  Jackie McLean
Birth Name:  John Lenwood McLean
Born:  Ma 17, 1931.  New York City, New York, USA
Died:  March 31, 2006 (Aged 74).  Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Modal Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Post-Bop, Avant Garde Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Standards
Occupation:  Musician, Bandleader, Composer, Educator, Community Activist
Instruments:  Alto Saxophone

Jackie McLean was an American Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader and Educator  He started on Alto when he was 15.  As a teenager he was friends with such neighbors as Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, and Sonny Rollins and he made his recording debut with Miles Davis in 1951.  He is one of the few musicians to be elected to the Down Beat Hall of Fame in the year of his death.

Title:  Jacknife (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition) (2025) 

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop, Modal Jazz, Progressive Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Post-Bop, Avant Garde Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz, Standards

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:   ****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  On The Nile (12:34)

 2.  Climax (9:20)

Side B:

 1.  Soft Blue (7:30)

 2.  Jacknife (6:16)

 3.  Blue Fable (5:56)

Personnel:

Jackie McLean:  Alto Saxophone

Lee Morgan:  Trumpet on Tracks:  A2, B1, 3

Charles Tolliver:  Trumpet on Tracks:  A1, B1, 2

Larry Willis:  Piano

Larry Ridley:  Bass

Jack DeJohnette:  Drums

Jacknife is an album by Jackie McLean, originally released in 1975 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on August 1, 2025 by Blue Note.  180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Metallica

 

Artist:  Metallica
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA.
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal

Original line-up:

Lars Ulrich:  Drums (1981 to present)
James Hetfield:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1981 to present)
Dave Mustaine:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1982-1983)
Ron McGovney:  Bass  (1982)

Classic line-up:

Lars Ulrich:  Drums (1981 to present)
James Hetfield:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (1981 to present)
Kirk Hammett:  Lead Guitar (1982 to present)
Cliff Burton:  Bass, Backing Vocals (1982-1986)

Metallica is an American Heavy Metal Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981 by Lars Ulrich (Drums), James Hetfield (Lead Vocals, Rhythm), Dave Mustaine (Lead Vocals, Guitar, who went on to found the band Megadeth) and Ron McGovney (Bass).  In 2009 Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

Title:  The Rock N' Roots (Limited Edition) (2025) 

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal

Label:  Rockin' Bear Records/Blue Line

Rating:   ***

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Master Of Puppets

 2.  For Whom The Bell Tolls

 3.  Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 

 4.  Seek & Destroy

Side B:

 5.  The Th9ng That Should Not Be

 6.  Damage, Inc.

 7.  Creeping Death

 8.  Am I Evil

Personnel:

Lars Ulrich:  Drums 
James Hetfield:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar 
Kirk Hammett:  Lead Guitar
Cliff Burton:  Bass, Backing Vocals 

The Rock N' Roots is the collection album by Metallica, released on June 20, 2025 by Rockin' Bear Records/Blue Line.  Limited Edition Blue Coloured Vinyl.

The Move

Artist:  The Move
Origin:  Birmingham, England
Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Rock & Roll, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Carl Wayne:  Vocals
Roy Wood:  Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Burton:  Guitar, Vocals
Chris 'Ace' Kefford:  Bass
Bev Bevan:  Drums, Vocals

Classic line-up:

Carl Wayne:  Vocals, Guitar
Roy Wood:  Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Rick Price:  Bass, Vocals
Bev Bevan:  Drums, Vocals

2nd Classic line-up:

Roy Wood:  Guitar, Saxophone, Woodwinds, Vocals
Jeff Lynne:  Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Rick Price:  Bass,Vocals
Bev Beven:  Drums, Vocals

The Move were a British Rock Band from Birmingham, formed in  1965.  They were the best and most important British Group of the late '60s.  The Move evolved from several mid-1960s Brimingham based groups, including Carl Wayne & The Vikings, The Nightriders and The Mayfair Set.  The final line-up of 1972 was the trio of Roy Wood, Bev Beven and Jeff Lynne, together and later transition into The Electric Light Orchestra.

Title:  Message From The Country (Limited Edition) (2025) 

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Rock & Roll, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Esoteric

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Message From The Country (4:45)

 2.  Ella James (3:11)

 3.  No Time (3:38)

 4.  Don't Mess Me Up (3:07)

 5.  Until Your Mama's Gone (5:03)

 6.  It Wasn't My Idea To Dance (5:28)

 7.  The Minister (4:27)

 8.  Ben Crawley Steel Company (3:02)

 9.  The Words Of Aaron (5:25)

10. My Marge (1:59)

Bonus Tracks:

11. Tonight (A-Side Of Single) (3:15)

12. Chinatown (3:06)

13. Down On The Bay (A & B-Side of Single) (4:14)

14. California Man (3:35)

15. Do Ya (Taken From The "California Man" EP) (4:03)

16. Don't Mess Me Up (Alternate Session Version) (3:18)

17. The Words Of Aaron (Alternate Session Version) (6:03)

18. Do Ya (Alternate Session Version) (4:42)

19. My Marge (Alternate Session Version, Hidden Track) (2:18)

Personnel:

Roy Wood:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Steel Guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones, Percussion

Jeff Lynne:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Tack Piano, Moog, Drums on Track 2/5

Bev Beven:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Track 2/3

Additional Musician:

Bill Hunt:  Animal Noises

Message From The Country is the fourth studio album by The Move, originally released on June 1971 by Harvest, remastered and reissued on February 28, 2025 by Esoteric.  Excellent Album.

 

Ricky Nelson

 

Artist:   Ricky Nelson
Birth Name:  Fredrick Hillard Nelson
Born:  May 8, 1940.  Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Died:  December 31, 1985 (Aged 45).  De Kalb, Texas, USA
Genre;  Rock, Rockabilly, Rock N' Roll, Pop, Pop Rock, Folk, Country Rock, Teen Idols, Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor

Ricky Nelson was an American Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor.  He went to become a Country Rock Pioneer, and lafter music opened the door for The Eagles, featuring Randy Meisner (Bass Ex Stone Canyon Band).   He was one of the very biggest of the '50s Teen Idols.  He had 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 1200 between 1957 and 1973 including "Poor Little Fool" which holds the No. 1 song on billboard Magazine and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on January 21, 1987.

Title:  Greatest Hits (2025) 

Genre;  Rock, Rockabilly, Rock N' Roll, Pop, Pop Rock, Folk, Country Rock, Teen Idols, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Not Now Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Travelin' Man (2:23)

 2.  Poor Little Fool (2:33)

 3.  Hello Mary Lou (2:20)

 4.  Waitin' In School (2:03)

 5.  Be-Bop Baby (2:15)

 6.  I'm Walkin' (1:58)

 7.  Believe What You Say (2:05)

 8.  I Got A Feeling (2:06)

 9.  Young World (2:24)

10. Lonesome Town (2:15)

Side 2:

 1.  It's Late (1:49)

2.  Teenage Idol (2:28)

 3.  It's Up To You (2:59)

 4.  A Teenager's Romance (2:19)

 5.  Stood Up (1:50)

 6.  Never Be Anyone Else But You (2:16)

 7.  Just A Little Too Much (1:57)

 8.  A Wonder Like You (2:36)

 9.  Everlovin' (2:07)

10. Sweeter Than You (2:18)

Greatest Hits is the compilation album by Ricky Nelson, released on July 11, 2025 by Not Now Music.  180 Gram Coloured Vinyl.  For Fans of Ricky Nelson, and Music Collectors.

Chet Baker

 

Artist:  Chet Baker
Birth Name:  Chesney Henry Baker
Born:  December 23, 1929.  Yale, Oklahoma, USA
Died:  May 13, 1988 (Aged 58).  Amsterdam, Netherlands
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Trumpet Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Occupation:  Musician
Instruments:  Trumpet, Vocals, Flugelhorn, Piano

Chet Baker was an American Jazz Trumpeter, and Vocalist.  He was a primary exponent of the West Coast School of Cool Jazz in the early and mid-'50s.  He plays with Vido Musso's Band, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan.  His well known song "My Funny Valentine", and "My Old Flame".

Artist:  Chet Baker & Art Pepper 
Title:  Playboys  (2025)
Genre:  Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bebop, West Coast Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Trumpet Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Label:  Ermitage Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  For Minors Only  (4:04)
 2.  Minor Yours  (6:45)
 3.  Resonant Emotions  (5:44)
 4.  Tynan Time  (5:35)

Side Two:

 1.  Picture Of Heath  (6:47)
 2.  For Miles And Miles  (6:28)
 3.  C.T.A.  (5:16)

Personnel:

Chet Baker:  Trumpet
Art Pepper:  Alto Saxophone

Phil Urso:  Tenor Saxophone
Carl Perkins:  Piano
Curtis Counce:  Bass
Larance Marable:  Drums



Playboys is a 1956 Jazz Album by Chet Baker & Art Pepper, originally released on October 31, 1956 by Pacific Jazz, remastered and reissued on July 11, 2025, featuring Phil Urso, Carl Perkins, Curtis Counce, Larance Marable.

The Peanut Butter Conspiracy

Artist:  The Peanut Butter Conspiracy

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Sunshine Pop, Folk Rock, Contemporary Pop, AM Pop

Original line-up:

The Ashes (The Young Swengers):

John Merrill:  Guitar, Vocals

Barbars "Sand" Robison:  Vocals

Jim Cherniss:  Guitar, Vocals

Alan Brackett:  Bass, Vocals

Spencer Dryden:  Drums

2nd line-up:

The Crossing Guards

Alan Brackett:  Bass, Vocals

Lance Baker Fent:  Guitar

Jim Voigt:  Drums

3rd line-up:

The Peanut Better Conspiracy:

John Merrill:  Guitar, Vocals

Barbars "Sand" Robison:  Vocals

Alan Brackett:  Bass, Vocals

Lance Baker Fent:  Guitar

Jim Voigt:  Drums

The Peanut Butter Conspiracy was an American Folk Rock and Psychedelic Rock Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1966 as The Ashes, which included John Merrill (Guitar, Vocals), Barbars "Sandi" Robison (Vocals), Alan Brackett (Bass, Vocals), Spencer Dryden (Drums, later to Jefferson Airplane), and Jim Cherniss (Guitar, Vocals), the group had earlier been known as The Young Swingers.  The Ashes released a first single "Is There Anything I Can Do?", written by Jackie DeShannon.  Dryden left the band in May 1966 to replace Skip Spence in Jefferson Airplane, Robison left in June 1966.  Alan Brackett hooked up with new Guitarist, Lance Baker Fent, and a new Drummer, Jim Voigt, naming the new trio The Crossing Guards.  Merrill and Robison rejoined and the five-piece band became The Peanut Butter Conspiracy.

Title:  The Most Up Till Now:  A History 1966-1970 (Clamshell Box Set 5 CD) (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Pop, Sunshine Pop, Folk Rock, Contemporary Pop, AM Pop

Label:  Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records

Rating:   *****

Format:   C D

Tracks:

Disc 1:  One-Nine-Six-Six

 1.  Time Is After You (Single Mix) (2:40)

 2.  1-9-6-7 (2:00)

 3.  Floating Dream (Single Mix) (2:12)

 4.  Big Bummer (2:51)

 5.  Love's Last Ground (2:16)

 6.  Eventually (1:55)

 7.  Free (3:04)

 8.  I'm Fallng (2:42)

 9.  What I Want Is You (2:34)

10. InThe Middle (1:39)

11. Twice Is Life (Acetate Version) (2:40)

12. The Market Place (Acetate Version) (4:14)

13. You Can't Be Found (Acetate Version) (2:36)

14. Why Did I Get So High (Acetate Version) (2:10)

15. It's A Happening Thing (Acetate Version) (2:17)

16. The Most Up Till Now (Acetate Version) (2:38)

17. Floating Dream (Acetate Version) (2:16)

18. Big Bummer (Alternative Version) (2:55)

Bonus Tracks:  Home Recordings:

19. Enchanted World (2:11)

20. Naturally (Wintry Ways) (4:30)

21. Shuffle Tune (2:18)

22. Lady Pleasure (2:46)

23. Don't Let Your Love Fade Away (3:03)

24. Tomorrow (1:57)

25. Sweeping Tides (1:47)

Disc 2:  The Peanut Butter Conspiracy Is Spreading:

 1.  It's A Happening Thing (2:31)

 2.  Then Came Love (3:48)

 3.  Twice Is Life (2:54)

 4.  Second Hand Man (3:29)

 5.  You Can't Be Found (2:51)

 6.  Why Did I Get So High (2:18)

 7.  Dark On You Now (2:25)

 8.  The Market Place (4:10)

 9.  You Should Know (2:16)

10. Most Up Till Now (2:38)

11. You Took Too Much (2:17)

Bonus Tracks:

12. Roses Gone (2:52)

13. It's A Happenng Thing (Mono Single Version) (2:23)

14. Dark On You Now (Mono Single Version) (2:19)

15. Light Bulb Blues (2:19)

16. Foolhearted Woman (3:19)

17. Flight Of The Psychedelic Bumble Bee (2:03)

18. Make Someone Happy (2:09)

19. Taste Of Something New (3:07)

20. Moment Of Happiness (1:43)

21. Shedding A Lonely Tear (2:41)

22. Saturday (2:41)

23. Get Out Of My Dreams (3:35)

24. It Comes And Goes With The Wind (2:07)

Disc 3:  The Great Conspiracy:

 1.  Turn On A Friend (To The Good Life) (2:28)

 2.  Lonely Leaf (4:00)

 3.  Pleasure (3:32)

 4.  Too Many Do (6:39)

 5.  Living, Loving, Life (3:26)

 6.  Invasion Of Tye Poppy People (0:49)

 7.  Captain Sandwich (2:16)

 8.  Living Dream (4:25)

 9.  Ecstasy (6:25)

10. Time Is After You (3:08)

11. Wonderment (4:20)

Bonus Tracks:

12. Peter Pan (3:223)

13. Shirley CanYou Come Out & Play (2:52)

14. Turn On A Friend (To The Good Life) (2:55)

15. It's So Hard (2:35)

16. I'm A Fool (2:39)

17. Out Of Phase (2:23)

18. Step Aside (You're Crushng All The Flowers) (Alternative Mix) (3:25)

19. 2,000 Years Later (Alternative Mix) (2:35)

20. It's So Hard (Demo Version) (2:41)

21. I'm A Fool (Demo Version) (2:36)

22. Out Of Phase (Demo Version) (2:16)

23. Love Came So Easy (2:20)

24. Great Conspiracy (Radio Spot) (0:50)

Disc 4:  For Children Of All Ages:

 1.  Now (3:18)

 2.  The Loudness Of Your Silence (2:54)

 3.  It's Alright (3:34)

 4.  What Did I D Wrong (2:22)

 5.  Out In The Cold Again (2:42)

 6.  Back n L.A. (3:17)

 7.  Gonna Get You Home (5:04)

 8.  Have A Little Faith (2:46)

 9.  Try Again (2:43)

10. Think (3:12)

Bonus Tracks:

11. Good Feelin' (2:53)

12. Simple Things (3:00)

13. Return Home (3:45)

14. Show You The Way (2:38)

15. You're Not Getting Into It (2:08)

16. Staying' Inside Kinds Day (3:00)

17. Lord Give Us Peace (4:51)

18. Can You Feel It Coming On (2:03)

19. I Miss You (3:24)

PBC At The Movies:

20.  No One Sayss A Word (No Communication) (2:20)

21. Crystal Tear (2:30)

22. Angels From Hell (1:46)

23. Toys Of Our Time (2:13)

24. True Believers (2:21)

25. Loe And Admiration Of The Brotherhood Society Of South Napa County (2:26)

26. You're Gonna Get A Piece Of My Mind (1:16)

27. Come To Me Anytime (3:06)

28. Solitary Sanctuary (2:00)

Disc 5:  Live At Eagles Auditorium 1967:

 1.  Wonderfulment (4:34)

 2.  Dark On You Now (3:41)

 3.  Captain Sandwich (2:24)

 4.  You Took Too Much (3:15)

 5.  Time Is After You (3:41)

 6.  Junker Blues (4:49)

 7.  Living, Loving, Life (4:06)

 8.  Pleasure (3:26)

 9.  Invasion Of The Poppy People-Lonely Leaf (4:56)

10. Ecstasy (8:44)

11. Turn On A Friend (To The Good Life) (3:15)

12. Living Dream (5:13)

13. Too Many Do (7:20)

14. Why Did I Get So High (4:16)

15. It's A Happening Thing (8:35)

The Most Up Till Now:  A History 1966-1970 is the collection album by The Peanut Butter Conspiracy, released on July 25, 2025 by Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records, featuring the band's work from the specified period.   Box Set Clamshell 5 CD.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Various Artists – Rollin’ And Tumblin’: American Electric Blues 1965-1971

Artist:  Various Artists

Origin:  USA

Genre:  Blues, Electric Blues, Blues Rock, Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, Memphis Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Gospel, Boogie Blues, Folk Blues, Country Blues, Folk Rock, Swamp Blues, Swamp Rock,  Psychedelic Rock, Acid rock,  American Electric Blues, British Electric Blues

Artist:  Various Artists

Title:  Rollin' & Tumblin' American Electric Blues 1965-1971 (Box Set 3 CD) (2025)

Genre:  Blues, Electric Blues, Blues Rock, Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, Memphis Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Gospel, Boogie Blues, Folk Blues, Country Blues, Folk Rock, Swamp Blues, Swamp Rock,  Psychedelic Rock, Acid rock,  American Electric Blues, British Electric Blues

Label:  Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

Disc 1:

1.  Killing Floor - Howlin' Wolf (2:51)

 2.  500% More Man - Bo Diddley (2:55)

 3.  Baby Scratch My Back - Slim Harpo (2:53)

 4.  Born In Chicago - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (3:18)

 5.  Snatch It Back And Hold - Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band (2:50)

 6.  Rock Me Baby - Otis Redding (3:23)

 7.  Leave My Girl Alone - Buddy Guy (3:24)

 8.  Night Owl Blues - The Loving Spoonful (3:01)

 9.  Spoonful - Dion (2:31)

10. My Babe - The Everly Brothers (2:38)

11. Plum Nellie - Booker T & MG's (2:09)

12. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - John Lee Hooker (2:58)

13. Light Bulb Blues - The Shadows Of Knight (2:34)

14. Sno Cone (Part II) - Albert Collins (2:35)

15. I Had A Dream - Johnnie Taylor (3:15)

16. 32:20 - The Charlatans (2:30)

17. I Wish You Would - John Hammond (2:59)

18. Shake Your Hips - Slim Harpo (2:29)

19. Sure Nuff 'N' Yes I Do - Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band (2:10)

20. Rollin' And Tumblin' - Canned Heat (3:09)

21. I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes - The Blues Project (4:27)

22. Think I Over - B.B. King (2:50)

23. You Don't Love Me - Kaleidoscope (4:00)

24. Work Song - The Butterfield Blues Band (7:54)

Disc 2:

 1.  I Feel So Good (I Wanna Boogie) - Magic Sam Blues Band (4:44)

 2.  Going Up Country - Canned Heat (2:53)

 3.  Statesboro Blues - Taj Mahal (2:59)

 4.  Twisted - John Kay & The Sparrow (3:16)

 5.  Piece Of My Heart - Big Brother & The Holding Company (4:15)

 6.  Killing Floor - The Electric Flag (4:11)

 7.  Tom Cat - Muddy Water (4:28)

 8.  Mean Town Blues - Johnny Winter (4:28)

 9.  Gambler's Blues - Otic Rush (2:45)

10. Born To Be Wild - Wilson Pickett (2:45)

11. Funk #48 - James Gang (2:48)

12. Hoochie Coochie Man - Steppenworlf (5:14)

13. Stop - Mike Bloomfield, Al Cooper & Stephen Stills (4:23)

14. Roberta - Lonnie Mack (2:20)

15. Park Fair And Square - The J. Geils Band (2:01

16. Speak My Mind - J.B. Hutto & His Hawks With Sunnyland Slim (2:14)

17. Who do You Love Part 1 - Quicksilver Messenger Service (3:33)

18. I'll Leave You More Than You'll Ever Know - Blood, Sweat & Tears (5:57)

19. Parchment Farm - Blue Cheer (5:49)

20. Motor City Is Burning - MC 5 (6:05)

Disc 3:

 1.  The Hunter - Ike & the Turner (6:37)

 2.  Whipping Post - The Allman Brothers Band (5:17)

 3.  Why I Sing The Blues - Aretha Franklin (3:05)

 4.  Yonder Wall - Freddie King (3:20)

 5.  Evil - Howlin' Wolf (4:07)

 6.  The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King (5:25)

 7.  Call Me The Breeze - J.J. Cale (2:37)

 8.  Blue And Trouble  Muddy Waters (4:22)

 9.  Elephant Man - Bo Diddley (4:30)

10. Boom Boom - Tony Joe White (7:50)

11. I Walk On Guilded Splinters - Johnny Jenkins (5:50)

12. Alimony - Ry Cooder (2:54)

13. Train - Buddy Miles Express (4:51)

14. Whole Lotta Love - King Curtis & The Kingpins (2:43)

15. Chairman Of The Board - Chair Of The Board (3:34)

16. Where Ya At Mule - Dr. John (4:48)

17. (Somebody Else Been) (Shakng Your Tree - ZZ Top (2:32)

18. Going Down - Freddie King (3:22)

Rollin' & Tumblin' American Electric Blues 1965-1971 is the collection album by Various Artists, released on July 18, 2025 by Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records, featuring Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Bo Diddley, Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Winter, The Allman Brothers Band, Mike Bloomfield, Al Cooper & Stephen Stills,  The Electric Flag, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Canned Heat, Etta James, The Lovin' Spoonful, Blood, Sweat & Tears, James Gang and many more!.