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Monday, 31 October 2011

Jim Dewar (bass / vocals)

BANDS:
BANDPERIODDETAILS
The Gleneagles [1963-1964] 
Lulu & The Luvvers [1964-1965] 
Sock ´Em JB   
The Power [1968-?] 
Stone The Crows [?-Feb 71]5 albums + 1 compilation
Jude [Jul 71-Apr 72] 
Robin Trower Band [Sep 72-1980]13 albums + 4 compilations
Robin Trower Band (again) [1983] 
Jim Dewar Band  1 album
BIOGRAPHY:

Jim Dewar was a great bassist and singer. First time I heard him in a Robin Trower album, I fell in love with his voice. He was born James Dewar (although sometimes was also credited as Jimmy Dewar) on October 12th, 1942, in Scotland.

Jim Dewar


THE GLENEAGLES

Lulu became a Scottish pop star in the 60s. She even had her own TV show. Her records were recorded with sessionmen (Jimmy Page, for example), but in 1963 she assembled this live band to back such a young lead singer:


THE GLENEAGLES #?
1963-1964
Lulu
vocals
Ross Neilson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
guitar
Tommy Tierney
bass
Alex Bell
vocals, keyboards
Jimmy Smith
sax
David Mullin
drums
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê
Lulu & The Luvversê

Around 1964, they changed their name to Lulu & The Luvvers.

Other info on members of The Gleneagles (I know up to 7 members)
To be covered (5): Alex Bell, David Mullin, Ross Neilson, Jimmy Smith, Tommy Tierney

LULU & THE LUVVERS

In 1964, Lulu & The Luvvers was born from the band The Gleneagles:

LULU & THE LUVVERS #1
1964-?
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
êThe Gleneagles
Lulu
vocals
Ross Neilson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
guitar
Tommy Tierney
bass
Alex Bell
vocals, keyboards
Jimmy Smith
sax
David Mullin
drums

But, after a while, Jimmy Smith left.

Now Lulu & The Luvvers was a sextet:

LULU & THE LUVVERS #2
1964
Lulu
vocals
Ross Neilson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
guitar
Tommy Tierney
bass
Alex Bell
vocals, keyboards
David Mullin
drums

The band went professional. This lineup appear in the movie Gonks go beat (1965), with other bands such as Nashville Teens and Graham Bond Organization.

But after 4-6 months, David Mullin leaves.

Henry Wright joins Lulu & The Luvvers as their new drummer:

LULU & THE LUVVERS #3
1964-1965
Lulu
vocals
Ross Neilson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
guitar
Tommy Tierney
bass
Alex Bell
vocals, keyboards
Henry Wright
drums

But next to leave was Jim Dewar, with Alex Bell switching to rhythm guitar.

Other info on members of Lulu & The Luvvers (I know up to 10 members)
Already covered (1): Gary Boyle
To be covered (7): Alex Bell, David Mullin, Ross Neilson, Jimmy Smith, Tommy Tierney, Dave Wendells, Henry Wright

SOCK ´EM JB

Sock ´Em JB - From left to right: John McGinnis, Henry Wright, Jim Dewar, Billy Simpson, Unknown, Larry Quinn. Copyright of the photo: Henry Wright


This was one of the lineups for Sock ´em JB:

SOCK ´EM JB #?
?
Billy Simpson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass
John McGinnis
keyboards
Larry Quinn
sax
Henry Wright
drums
+ another unknown sax player. Help!

This was another lineup for Sock ´em JB with a different sax player (probably named Ronnie):

SOCK ´EM JB #?
?
Billy Simpson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass
John McGinnis
keyboards
Larry Quinn
sax
Henry Wright
drums
+ another unknown sax player (Ronnie?). Help!

Frankie Miller also sang for Sock ´em JB, but don´t know the exact lineup:

SOCK ´EM JB #?
?
Frankie Miller
vocals
Billy Simpson
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass
John McGinnis
keyboards
Henry Wright
drums
+ others unknown to me. Help!
The Powerê
The Powerê
The Powerê

When they split, Henry Wright and others formed a new band, The Power.

Flyer featuring Sock ´Em JB - copyright of the photo: Henry Wright


Other info on members of Sock ´em JB (I know up to 6 members)
To be covered (3): John McGinnis, Frankie Miller, Henry Wright

THE POWER

This was an exciting new Scottish band formed around 1968, appropiately called The Power:

THE POWER #1
1968-?
Maggie Bell
vocals
Les Harvey †
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass
John McGinnis
keyboards
Henry Wright
drums
Stone The Crowsê
Stone The Crowsê
Stone The Crowsê
Stone The Crowsê

They were the houseband at the Burns Howff bar. The band was discovered by Peter Grant (Led Zeppelin´s manager), who changed their name to Stone the Crows, with the change of Colin Allen for Henry Wright.

Other info on members of The Power (I know up to 5 members)
To be covered (4): Maggie Bell, Les Harvey, John McGinnis, Henry Wright

STONE THE CROWS

This was the original incarnation of Stone The Crows:

STONE THE CROWS #1
?-Feb 71
êThe Power
êThe Power
êThe Power
êThe Power
Maggie Bell
vocals
Les Harvey †
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass, vocals
John McGinnis
keyboards
Colin Allen
drums
Judeê

They released a couple of albums, Stone The Crows and Ode to John Law, before Jim (and John) left the band in February 1971 (being replaced by Ronnie Leahy and Steve Thompson).

In the last years, two live CDs with live tracks from BBC archives have appeared. One of them, BBC Radio 1 Live in concert, features some tracks with Les Harvey and Jim Dewar (other songs feature the latest lineup, with Jimmy McCulloch).

Other info on members of Stone The Crows (I know up to 11 members)
To be covered (10): Colin Allen, Roger Ball, Maggie Bell, Malcolm ´Molly´ Duncan, Les Harvey, Ronnie Leahy, Jimmy McCulloch, John McGinnis, Michael Rosen, Steven Thompson

JUDE

Jude - photo courtesy of Ray Martin


A super band! Robin Trower had just left Procol Harum, Clive Bunker came from Jethro Tull, and an explosive lineup joined here, in July 1971:

JUDE #1
Jul 71-Apr 72
êProcol Harum
êStone The Crows
êJethro Tull
Frankie Miller
vocals
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass, vocals
Clive Bunker
drums
Robin Trower Bandê
Robin Trower Bandê

But they split a few months later, in April 1972, before even making any recording (although they did several shows). I've always wondered why it didn't work! But Robin and Jim decide working together in a new project, as we´re going to read.

Other info on members of Jude (I know up to 4 members)
To be covered (3): Clive Bunker, Frankie Miller, Robin Trower

ROBIN TROWER BAND

Jim Dewar and Reg Isidore in 1973


This time the name was clear about who was the leader. This was September 1972:

ROBIN TROWER BAND #1
Sep 72-1974
êJude
êJude
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass, vocals
Reg Isidore †
drums

Being a trio, Jim started to perform lead vocals. He was so great!

Their first album, Twice removed from yesterday, has a great success. Trower's distinctive playing followed Jimi Hendrix's spirit, and Dewar's voice fitted perfectly in this context. I love their albums! Produced by a Trower former bandmate in Procol Harum, the great Matthew Fisher.

Their second album was called Bridge of sighs, and it's also fantastic. Again, produced by Matthew Fisher.

But soon later, in 1974, Reg Isidore leaves the trio.


Jim Dewar and Robin Trower in 1973


In 1974, when Reg Isidore leaves the Robin Trower Band, here comes a great replacement, Bill Lordan:

ROBIN TROWER BAND #2
1974-?
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
bass, vocals
Bill Lordan
drums

Next album is For Earth below. Followed by a very good album, aptly called Live. Recorded live in Stockholm, Sweden in February 3rd, 1975, it has a fine selection of tracks, showing their power on stage.

Long misty days was their next album, with a fine rendition of Sutherland Brothers song, ´Sailing´. One of my favourite tracks is ´Caledonia´, as well as ´Messin' the blues´.

Robin Trower Band: from left to right: Jim Dewar, Bill Lordan and Robin Trower


Soon after, they get a fourth member. They tried to enforce Bill's vocal role, getting a bassist:

ROBIN TROWER BAND #3
?
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
vocals
Rustee Allen
bass
Bill Lordan
drums

They release two more albums as a quartet, City dreams and Caravan to midnight. The latter one includes collaboration from famed and prolific percussionist Paulinho DaCosta.

But Allen leaves the band after those albums.

Jim Dewar and Bill Lordan


Back to their famous incarnation as a trio, after Rustee Allen´s departure:

ROBIN TROWER BAND #4
?-1980
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
vocals, bass
Bill Lordan
drums

Their new album is Victims of the fury. This was the first Robin Trower album I bought. I was paralyzed when I first heard them, that Hendrix-like guitar, and that heavenly voice! Many favourites here; for example, ´Jack and Jill´, ´Madhouse´ or ´Roads to freedom´.

But this long alliance breaks when Trower shows his intention of playing with Jack Bruce. Dewar leaves in 1980, thus Jack Bruce joining Trower and Lordan to form B.L.T.

Some live albums have been released along the years, as we´re going to read...

BBC Radio One live in concert was recorded live on January 29th, 1975 in London. Being recorded just one month before the official Live album, fortunately, it has up to 5 different tracks. The starting track, ´Day of the eagle´, is a monster! Jim sensual vocals in the ballad ´Bridge of sighs´ have always been among my favourites.

King Biscuit Flower Hour presents In concert gives us the chance of listening live to the quartet lineup (that is, with Rustee Allen on bass, thus Jim concentrated on vocals). It was recorded live on October 18, 1977.

This was now '74 - '98 is a double live CD featuring two different concerts. The one from 1974 features the lineup with Trower, Dewar and Isidore.

Robin Trower Band: from left to right: Jim Dewar, Bill Lordan and Robin Trower

AND THEN...

I don't know what Jim did while Trower was with Jack Bruce. But in 1983, he's back again with Robin!

ROBIN TROWER BAND (again)

Dewar and Trower together again! Around 1983, Dave Bronze joins Robin Trower band, as bassist:

ROBIN TROWER BAND #?
1983
Robin Trower
guitar
Jim Dewar †
vocals
Bob Clouter
drums

They released a new album, Back it up. A couple of tracks were recorded with another drummer: just Robin, Jim, plus Alan Clarke (drums). But, unfortunately, Dewar´s alliance with Robin was broken here.

Other info on members of Robin Trower Band (I know up to 19 members)
Already covered (1): Dave Bronze
To be covered (17): Rustee Allen, Alvino Bennett, Livingstone Brown, Jack Bruce, Trevor Burrel, Martin Clapson, Lyndon Connah, Gary Husband, Reg Isidore, Pete Johnson, Glenn Letsch, Bill Lordan, Clive Mayuyu, Davey Pattison, Pete Thompson, Robin Trower, Richard Watts

JIM DEWAR BAND

Jim Dewar


After finishing his tenure with Robin Trower, Jim Dewar tried to start his own Jim Dewar Band, but it wasn´t an easy task, as he seemed not to find the proper musicians. This is the only info I´ve been able to trace:

JIM DEWAR BAND #?
1984
Jim Dewar †
vocals
Big George
guitar
Alan Wheeler
guitar
+ others unknown to me. Help!

They even recorded one track, ´Tower Hill Road´ but it never appeared on disc.


Years later, I read he had suffered a stroke in 1987. Something went wrong while surgery, and sadly, he was confined to a wheelchair, unable to perform again. A very sad thing. Then, I only hoped at least he was able to notice that there were many people who still loved him and remembered him, just as I do!

But then, I was very sad to know that Jimmy Dewar passed away on May 16th 2002. He died peacefully in his sleep. God bless him and his family. I'm sure there have been very hard moments, the last 15 years, for all of them. This page was published in my old website the next day after he passed away as a tribute to his genius.

SOLO ALBUMS

Jim Dewar


In 1998, a surprise arrives in the form of a Jim Dewar solo album. Called Stumbledown romancer, it was obviously recorded long before, during 1979-1980, and produced by Matthew Fisher, who also played keyboards. It features many of the musicians that backed Van Morrison in the 70s (Platania, Hayes, Allair, Shar, Van Hooke), plus his old mate Bill Lordan. This is the lineup for the album:

Jim Dewar (vocals, bass guitar)
+
John Platania (guitar)
Martin Jenner (guitar)
David Hayes (bass)
Mo Foster (bass)
Alan Jones (bass)
Paul Westwood (bass)
Matthew Fisher (keyboards)
John Allair (keyboards)
Andy McMasters (keyboards)
Bill Lordan (drums)
Dave Mattacks (drums)
Peter Van Hooke (drums)
Graham Jarvis (drums)
Dahaub Shaar (drums)

DISCOGRAPHY: (27 albums known to me - Status: Quite advanced)

OWN ALBUMS (1 credit)
  • Stumbledown romancer - Jim Dewar (05/1998)

    • Members: (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Guests: John Allair, Matthew Fisher, Mo Foster, David Hayes, Alan Jones, Bill Lordan, Dave Mattacks, Andy McMasters, John Platania, Dahaud Shaar, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Westwood (RIP: Graham Jarvis, Martin Jenner)
ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (18 credits)
  • Ode to John Law - Stone The Crows (1970)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, John McGinnis (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey)
    • Comments: CD reissue contains 1 bonus track.
  • Stone The Crows - Stone The Crows (1970)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, John McGinnis (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey)
  • Twice removed from yesterday - Robin Trower (03/1973)

    • Members: Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Producer: Matthew Fisher
  • Bridge of sighs - Robin Trower (04/1974)

    • Members: Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Producer: Matthew Fisher
    • Comments: CD reissue from 1999 is an expanded edition with 5 bonus live tracks recorded in May 1974.
    • My opinion: A great album, really fantastic.
  • For Earth below - Robin Trower (02/1975)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Producer: Matthew Fisher
  • Live! - Robin Trower (03/1976)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
  • Long misty days - Robin Trower (10/1976)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
  • In city dreams - Robin Trower (1977)

    • Members: Rustee Allen, Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Technical: (RIP: Alex Sadkin)
  • Caravan to midnight - Robin Trower (1979)

    • Members: Rustee Allen, Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Guests: Paulinho Da Costa
  • Victims of the fury - Robin Trower (02/1980)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
  • Back it up - Robin Trower (1983)

  • BBC Radio One live in concert - Robin Trower (1992)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Producer: Jeff Griffin
    • Comments: Recorded live in January 1975.
  • King Biscuit Flower Hour presents in concert - Robin Trower (1995)

    • Members: Rustee Allen, Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar)
    • Technical: Gary Lyons
    • Comments: Recorded live in October 1977.
  • The BBC sessions volume 2: 1971-1972 - Stone The Crows (1998)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, Ronnie Leahy, John McGinnis, Steven Thompson (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey, Jimmy McCulloch)
    • Producer: Jeff Griffin
  • The BBC sessions volume 1: 1969-1970 - Stone The Crows (1998)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, John McGinnis (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey)
    • Producer: (RIP: John Walters)
  • BBC Radio 1 live in concert - Stone The Crows (1998)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, Ronnie Leahy, Steven Thompson (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey, Jimmy McCulloch)
    • Producer: Jeff Griffin
  • This was now ´74-´98 - Robin Trower (1999)

    • Members: Alvino Bennett, Livingstone Brown, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Comments: Double live CD. The first CD contains a live concert from 1974 with Jim Dewar (bass, vocals) and Reg Isidore (drums). The second CD was recorded live in May 1988 with Livingstone Brown (bass) and Alvino Bennett (drums).
  • At the BBC 1973-1975 - Robin Trower (2011)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Comments: 2CD containing live performances by the band, from different dates: 1973 & 1974 (with Reg Isidore on drums) and 1975 (with Bill Lordan on drums).
COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (5 credits)
  • Stone The Crows - Stone The Crows (1976)

    • Members: Colin Allen, Maggie Bell, Ronnie Leahy, John McGinnis, Steven Thompson (RIP: Jim Dewar, Les Harvey, Jimmy McCulloch)
  • The Steel album - Robin Trower (1981)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
  • The Essential Robin Trower - Robin Trower (1991)

    • Members: Jack Bruce, Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
  • Day of the eagle - the best of Robin Trower - Robin Trower (05/2008)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Guests: Paulinho Da Costa
    • Producer: Matthew Fisher
  • A Tale untold - the Chrysalis years 1973-1976 - Robin Trower (2010)

    • Members: Bill Lordan, Robin Trower (RIP: Jim Dewar, Reg Isidore)
    • Comments: 3CD boxset comprising his first solo albums complete with a few bonus tracks. The albums featured are: Twice removed from yesterday, Bridge of sighs, For Earth below, Live and Long misty days.
ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (2 credits)
  • The Rock - The Frankie Miller Band (1975)

    • Members: Henry McCullough, Frankie Miller, Stu Perry, Chrissie Stewart, Mick Weaver
    • Guests: (RIP: Jim Dewar)
  • Matthew Fisher - Matthew Fisher (1980)

    • Members: Matthew Fisher
    • Guests: Rod Argent, Steve Bingham, Mo Foster, Mick Grabham, Dill Katz, Dave Mattacks, Tim Renwick, Henry Spinetti, John Verity, Paul Westwood, Pete Zorn (RIP: Barry De Souza, Jim Dewar)
    • Comments: This comeback album (his first album was from 1973) has lots of great musicians in it. Some of them: Tim Renwick, Mick Grabham, Jim Dewar, Dave Mattacks, Mo Foster (bass), Henry Spinetti (drums). Plus: Paul Westwood (bass), Steve Bingham, Pete Zorn, John Verity & Rod Argent (backing vocals), Barry DeSouza (drums). Co-produced by Matthew and Chris White (former member of The Zombies, with Rod Argent).
COLLECTIVE ALBUMS (1 credit)
  • Flash fearless vs the zorg women - VVAA (1975)

    • Guests: Carmine Appice, Elkie Brooks, Bill Bruford, Howie Casey, Doreen Chanter, Chick Churchill, Alice Cooper, Graham Deacon, Mike Deacon, Kirk Duncan, Jim Frank, Mick Grabham, Justin Hayward, Eddie Jobson, Bob Johnson, Kenny Jones, Frankie Miller, Maddy Prior, John Weider (RIP: Jim Dewar, Lesley Duncan, John Entwistle, Kay Garner, Nicky Hopkins, Keith Moon)
    • Producer: Bob Ezrin
    • Comments: The complete title was Flash Fearless versus the Zorg women, parts 5 & 6. What a title! Of course, there's no parts 1 to 4. Let's see the great members list: vocals: Elkie Brooks, Alice Cooper, Jim Dewar (1 track), Jim Dandy, Frankie Miller. Guitars: Mick Grabham (2 tracks), John Weider, Justin Hayward. Bass: John Entwistle. Keyboards: Nicky Hopkins (6 tracks), Eddie Jobson (2 tracks), Chick Churchill, Kirk Duncan. Sax: Howie Casey. Drums: Carmine Appice, Graham Deakin, Bill Bruford, Kenny Jones, Keith Moon. Backing vocals: Doreen Chanter, Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner, etc.
QUESTIONS:

01. Did Jim appear in the album Peter Ross & Oliver, called Three´s company by his bandmate Ross Neilson? Any other member of The Luvvers there?

RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 6


From the always interesting Alex's Picks (by Alex Gitlin), we have:

From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:
RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 39
Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Jim Dewar, please, also write me with the link.
THANKS:

Very Special Thanks to:
  • Henry Wright: for info, photos and corrections (2002).
  • Danny Peyronel: for sharing his memories of Jim with me (1998).
  • Big George (George Ross Watt): for info about the Jim Dewar Band (2002).
  • Alan Wheeler: for info about his time playing with Jim (2005).
  • Ross Neilson: for info about The Gleneagles and The Luvvers (2006).
    •
    Special Thanks to:
  • Wullie Roche: for his fantastic message with info about Jim (2008).
  • Jim Dickson: for info on Jim with The Power (2008).
  • Ray Martin: for info on Jim about appearing at a Frankie Miller album as well as photos (2002).
    •
    Thanks to:
  • Alex Gitlin: my friend, for sharing the love for Jim, as well as giving me quickly the bad news (2000).
  • Byrd Wyatt: for info on Darren Mansfield and Robin Trower (1999).
  • Dina O´Sullivan: for her nice message about Jim and his family (2006).
  • Eric Westerman: for his message on Jim (2004).
  • Lars Karrback: for his message regarding The Luvvers (2004).
  • Dave: for his message and info about recordings with Bill Lordan (2006).
  • Paul L´Heureux: for his beautiful message about Jim (2006).
  • Lindsay Gardiner: for asking about Jim (2003).
  • Howard Dyer: for his comments on Robin Trower Band (2007).
  • Tony D´Ortenzio: for his message about Jim´s voice (2007).
  • Ann Quirke: for info about Three´s Company (2007).
    •
    Also thanks for writing to:
  • John Markey (2006), Barry Hicks (2009), Jim Lekas (2008), Brian Lubell (2006), Angel Moldes (2006), Mark (2006), Doug Martin (2003), Meir (2003).
    •
    WHAT'S NEW:

    31/October/2011 - Page added to the blog.
    15/January/1999 - Original page written by me (in the old site).
    RELATED MUSICIANS:

    Jim Dewar mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
    Robin Trower (17)
    Bill Lordan (14)
    Reg Isidore (8)
    Colin Allen (6)
    Maggie Bell (6)
    Matthew Fisher (6)
    Les Harvey (6)
    John McGinnis (5)
    Geoff Emerick (4)
    Rustee Allen (3)
    Page created by Miguel Terol on: 15/January/1999 - Last modified on: 02/November/2011. If you want to contribute with info, please write to: molympus1@gmail.com
    Please, note than you can check the indexes (musicians, bands, obituaries) at the top of this page.
    Publicado por molympus en 10/31/2011 10:47:00 am 8 comentarios
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    Friday, 8 October 2010

    Gordon Hunte (guitar)

    BANDS:
    • The Power
    • Noir
    • Alexis Korner Band
    • Gonzalez
    • Sade
    • Mid Nyt Sun
    • Paul Jackson Band [Jun 11-Jul 11]
    BIOGRAPHY:

    Great guitarist, he was born in Guyana. Sometimes, he´s mispelled as Gordon Hunt.

    Gordon Hunte


    THE POWER

    Band formed by drummer/vocalist Barry Ford:

    THE POWER #1
    ?
    Roy Williams
    bass
    Tony Cole
    keyboards
    Barry Ford
    drums, vocals
    Noirê
    Noirê
    Noirê
    Noirê

    They backed some 60s artists. After a while, they changed their name to Noir.

    NOIR

    The same band as The Power, but now playing their own songs:

    NOIR #1
    ?
    êThe Power
    êThe Power
    êThe Power
    êThe Power
    Roy Williams
    bass
    Tony Cole
    keyboards
    Barry Ford
    drums, vocals

    They were categorized as the first all-black British rock band. After getting some recognition, they were asked by Alexis Korner to become their backing band for a while.

    The band recorded their only album, but split when the album was almost finished. So, the record label finally released it posthumously with the title We had to let you have it.

    Noir - from left to right: Tony Cole, Roy Williams, Gordon Hunte, Barry Ford


    ALEXIS KORNER BAND

    For a while, Alexis Korner asked the band Noir to become his backing band:

    ALEXIS KORNER BAND #?
    ?
    êNoir
    êNoir
    êNoir
    êNoir
    Alexis Korner †
    vocals, guitar
    Roy Williams
    bass
    Tony Cole
    keyboards
    Barry Ford
    drums
    Noirê
    Noirê
    Noirê
    Noirê

    Don´t know when this happened. Can someone give some more info, please?

    GONZALEZ

    Oh, this is hard to track! Gonzalez was a British band, formed around 1971, whose members weren't a stable lineup. The lineup could include from 10 up to 30 musicians. Gordon was a mainstay for many years, being replaced by Tim Cansfield when Gordon finally left to join Sade´s live backing band.

    When they were ready to record their first album, the main core of the band consisted of:

    - George Chandler (vocals)
    - Gordon Hunte (guitar)
    - DeLisle Harper (bass)
    - Roy Davies (keyboards)
    - Chris Mercer (sax)
    - Geoffrey 'Bud' Beadle (sax)
    - Mick Eve (sax)
    - Steve Gregory (sax)
    - Ron Carthy (trumpet)
    - Allan Sharpe (percussion)
    - Bobby Stignac (percussion) (as Bobby Johns)
    - Richard Bailey (drums)
    - Glen LeFleur (drums)

    They released their first, self-titled Gonzalez album in 1974, with this lineup.

    This is the lineup for Gonzalez in August 1974:

    GONZALEZ #?
    1974
    Viola Wills †
    vocals
    DeLisle Harper
    bass
    Roy Davies †
    keyboards
    Ron Carthy †
    trumpet
    Steve Gregory
    sax, flute
    Mick Eve
    sax
    Bud Beadle
    horn
    Allan Sharpe
    percussion
    Steve Ferrone
    drums

    This is the lineup for Gonzalez in November 1974:

    GONZALEZ #?
    1974
    George Chandler
    vocals
    Robert Ahwai
    guitar
    DeLisle Harper
    bass
    Roy Davies †
    keyboards
    Ron Carthy †
    trumpet
    Mick Eve
    sax
    Steve Gregory
    sax, flute
    Bud Beadle
    horn
    Bobby Stignac
    percussion
    Glen LeFleur
    drums

    Their second album, Our only weapon is our music, was recorded by:

    - Viola Wills (vocals)
    - Gordon Hunte (guitar)
    - Lenny Zakatek (guitar)
    - Robert Ahwai (guitar)
    - Larry Steele (bass)
    - Roy Davies (keyboards)
    - Lance Dixon (keyboards)
    - Ken Freeman (keyboards)
    - Chris Mercer (sax)
    - Bud Beadle (sax)
    - Mick Eve (sax)
    - Steve Gregory (sax)
    - Ron Carthy (trumpet)
    - Malcolm Griffiths (trombone)
    - Godfrey McLean (percussion)
    - Allan Sharpe (percussion)
    - Preston Heyman (drums)
    - Glen LeFleur (drums)
    - Bobby Stignac (drums)

    Finally there's some Gonzalez album released on CD. There's a 2in1 CD containing the 1st and the 2nd albums (that is, Gonzalez (1974) and Our only weapon is our music (1975)). It's a release from June 1998 in the label See For Miles.

    This is the lineup for some BBC sessions for Gonzalez in October 1975, with Viola Wills as guest lead vocals:

    GONZALEZ #?
    1975
    George Chandler
    vocals
    Robert Ahwai
    guitar
    Larry Steele
    bass
    Roy Davies †
    keyboards
    Ron Carthy †
    trumpet
    Mick Eve
    sax
    Malcolm Griffiths
    trombone
    Bobby Stignac
    percussion
    Glen LeFleur
    drums
    Richard Bailey
    drums
    +
    Viola Wills †
    vocals

    The third album, Shipwrecked, features this lineup:

    - Linda Taylor (vocals)
    - Gordon Hunte (guitar)
    - Lenny Zakatek (guitar)
    - Steve Waller (guitar, vocals)
    - John Giblin (bass)
    - Roy Davies (keyboards)
    - Chris Mercer (sax)
    - Bud Beadle (sax)
    - Mick Eve (sax)
    - Steve Gregory (sax)
    - Ron Carthy (trumpet)
    - Colin Jacas (trombone)
    - Martin Drover (horns)
    - Bobby Stignac (drums)
    - Richard Bailey (drums)

    For some reason, it seems that Haven't stopped dancin', released in 1979, is a reissue of Shipwrecked (released in 1977).

    Their last album was Watch your step, but I don't know the lineup, as I don't have it. Help, please!

    Without any human form to include here all their members, they continued playing together, in their own albums as Gonzalez, as well as in many other albums by different artists, until 1986, when founder member Roy Davies died. Many of the members kept on playing together in a new band, Cayenne.

    Some others members who played in Gonzalez are:

    - Rosko Gee (bass, later in Can and Traffic)
    - Max Middleton (keyboards)
    - Janice Hoyte (vocals)
    - Winston Delandro (guitar)
    - Phil Chen (bass)
    - Kuma Harada (bass)
    - Randy Hope-Taylor (bass)
    - Mark Smith (bass)
    - Kevin Robinson (trumpet)
    - Gerry Conway (drums)
    - Trevor Murrell (drums)

    SADE

    This was the Sade live lineup that appeared at the gigantic festival Live Aid in July 1985:

    SADE #?
    1985
    Sade
    vocals
    Stuart Matthewman
    guitar, sax
    Paul Denman
    bass
    Andrew Hale
    keyboards
    +
    Gordon Matthewman
    trumpet, trombone
    Colin Jacas
    trombone, backing vocals
    Martin Ditcham
    percussion
    Dave Early †
    drums

    By the end of 1985, Sade starts their first worlwide tour, adding a new vocalist to the backing band:

    SADE #?
    1985
    Sade
    vocals
    Stuart Matthewman
    guitar, sax
    Paul Denman
    bass
    Andrew Hale
    keyboards
    +
    Leroy Osbourne
    vocals
    Gordon Matthewman
    trumpet, trombone
    Colin Jacas
    trombone, backing vocals
    Martin Ditcham
    percussion
    Dave Early †
    drums

    This was the Sade lineup that played in Spain in April 1986:

    SADE #?
    1986
    Sade
    vocals
    Stuart Matthewman
    guitar, sax
    Paul Denman
    bass
    Andrew Hale
    keyboards
    +
    Leroy Osbourne
    backing vocals
    Gordon Matthewman
    trumpet
    Colin Jacas
    trombone, backing vocals
    Bosco D´Oliveira
    percussion
    Martin Ditcham
    drums

    In 1988, Sade tours the world again, to promote the album Stronger than pride, with this band:

    SADE #?
    1988
    Sade
    vocals
    Stuart Matthewman
    guitar, sax
    Paul Denman
    bass
    Andrew Hale
    keyboards
    +
    Leroy Osbourne
    vocals
    James McMillan
    trumpet
    Colin Jacas
    trombone, backing vocals
    Martin Ditcham
    percussion
    Blair Cunningham
    drums

    Another world tour for Sade in 1993, named the Love Deluxe:

    SADE #?
    1993
    Sade
    vocals
    Stuart Matthewman
    guitar, sax
    Paul Denman
    bass
    Andrew Hale
    keyboards
    +
    Leroy Osbourne
    vocals
    Rick Braun
    trumpet
    Karl Van Den Bossche
    percussion
    Trevor Murrell
    drums

    MID NYT SUN

    This is Gordon Hunte´s own project, based in Sydney, Australia. They usually play for corporations or events.
    MID NYT SUN #?
    ?
    Gordon Hunte
    guitar, vocals
    Rebecca Menzies
    vocals
    Areyan Estell
    electronics, vocals

    Mid Nyt Sun with Gordon Hunte


    PAUL JACKSON BAND

    Legendary bassist Paul Jackson assembles this band for a short Australian tour during June and July 2011:

    PAUL JACKSON BAND #?
    Jun 11-Jul 11
    Paul Jackson
    bass
    Sean Mackenzie
    keyboards
    Terepai Richmond
    drums

    Other info on members of Paul Jackson Band (I know up to 4 members)
    To be covered (1): Paul Jackson

    AND MORE...

    As a curiosity, Gordon appears as guitarist in the funny movie The Pink Panther strikes again (1976) starring Peter Sellers. The musicians appearing there are: Gordon Hunte (guitar), Joe Sampson (bass), Ivan Hunte (keyboards) and Josh Little (drums).
    DISCOGRAPHY: (15 albums known to me - Status: In progress)

    ALBUMS AS PRODUCER (1 credit)
    • Meat heat - Ultrafunk (1977)

      • Guests: John Warren
      • Producer: Gordon Hunte (RIP: Gerry Shury)
    ALBUMS AS A BAND MEMBER (7 credits)
    • We had to let you have it - Noir (1971)

      • Members: Tony Cole, Barry Ford, Gordon Hunte, Roy Williams
      • Comments: Recorded in September 1970.
    • Gonzalez - Gonzalez (1974)

      • Members: Richard Bailey, Bud Beadle, George Chandler, Mick Eve, Steve Gregory, Delisle Harper, Gordon Hunte, Glen LeFleur, Chris Mercer, Allan Sharpe, Bobby Stignac (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies)
      • Technical: John Burns (RIP: Tony Clarke)
      • Comments: There was a vinyl reissue in year 2000 from the label Soul Brother that deleted some tracks from the original album and added 3 tracks taken from Our only weapon is our music.
    • Our only weapon is our music - Gonzalez (1975)

      • Members: Robert Ahwai, Bud Beadle, Mick Eve, Steve Gregory, Malcolm Griffiths, Preston Heyman, Gordon Hunte, Glen LeFleur, Godfrey McLean, Chris Mercer, Allan Sharpe, Larry Steele, Bobby Stignac, Lenny Zakatek (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies)
      • Guests: Lance Dixon, Ken Freeman (RIP: Viola Wills)
    • Shipwrecked - Gonzalez (1977)

      • Members: Richard Bailey, Bud Beadle, Martin Drover, Mick Eve, John Giblin, Steve Gregory, Gordon Hunte, Colin Jacas, Chris Mercer, Bobby Stignac, Linda Taylor, Lenny Zakatek (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies, Steve Waller)
    • Haven´t stopped dancin´ - Gonzalez (1979)

      • Members: Richard Bailey, Bud Beadle, Martin Drover, Mick Eve, John Giblin, Steve Gregory, Gordon Hunte, Colin Jacas, Chris Mercer, Bobby Stignac, Linda Taylor, Lenny Zakatek (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies, Steve Waller)
      • Guests: Paul Riser
      • Producer: Gloria Jones
      • Technical: Wally Traugott
    • Stronger than pride - Sade (05/1988)

      • Members: Martin Ditcham, Gordon Hunte, Colin Jacas, Leroy Osbourne
      • Guests: Nick Ingman, Gavyn Wright
      • Comments: Their third album.
    • Haven´t stopped - Gonzalez (1996)

      • Members: Robert Ahwai, Richard Bailey, Bud Beadle, Tim Cansfield, Martin Drover, Mick Eve, John Giblin, Steve Gregory, Preston Heyman, Randy Hope-Taylor, Janice Hoyte, Gordon Hunte, Colin Jacas, Glen LeFleur, Alan Marshall, Godfrey McLean, Chris Mercer, Trevor Murrell, Errol Reid, Kevin Robinson, Larry Steele, Bobby Stignac, Lenny Zakatek (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies)
      • Guests: Roberto Pla
      • Comments: This was a new album by Gonzalez that appeared around 2001 (I´m not sure of the date, as I haven´t the album). 10 new tracks, plus 3 old tracks.
    COMPILATIONS AS A BAND MEMBER (1 credit)
    • The Best of Sade - Sade (11/1994)

      • Members: Martin Ditcham, Gordon Hunte, Colin Jacas, Trevor Murrell, Leroy Osbourne, Karl Van Den Bossche (RIP: Dave Early)
      • Guests: Pete Beachill, Nick Ingman, Anthony Pleeth, Gavyn Wright
      • Producer: Robin Millar
      • Technical: Ian Cooper
      • Comments: Compilation with tracks from their previous 4 albums, plus one song from the Philadelphia soundtrack.
    ALBUMS WITH BANDMATES AND FRIENDS (1 credit)
    • Anglo-sax man - Chris Mercer (1977)

      • Members: Chris Mercer
      • Guests: Robert Ahwai, Richard Bailey, Paul Buckmaster, Phil Chen, Nick Evans, Mick Eve, Ken Freeman, Steve Gregory, Neil Hubbard, Gordon Hunte, Joe Jammer, Remi Kabaka, Glen LeFleur, Norman Leppard, Junior Marvin, Jean Roussel, Allan Sharpe, Mick Weaver (RIP: Ron Carthy, Roy Davies, Alan Spenner)
      • Comments: The album was recorded in London in 1974, and mixed in L.A, but apparently it remained unreleased until 1977.
    SESSIONS (5 credits)
    • Rebop - Rebop Kwaku Baah (1972)

      • Members: (RIP: Rebop Kwaku Baah)
      • Guests: John ´Rabbit´ Bundrick, Rosko Gee, Delisle Harper, Gordon Hunte, Conrad Isidore, Junior Marvin, Chris Mercer, Eddie Quansah, Jean Roussel, Kenny Wheeler, Steve Winwood (RIP: Chris Wood)
      • Comments: This late Nigerian percussionist belonged to the groups Traffic and Can, played together with Chris in Wynder K. Frog, and he also played in many sessions during the seventies. This was his first solo album, and he received back help from several artists who had Rebop in their albums. From Traffic: Stevie Winwood, Rosko Gee (bass) and Chris Wood (sax). From Keef Hartley Band: Junior Kerr (guitar) and Jean Roussel (keyboards). And from Gonzalez band: DeLisle Harper (bass), Gordon Hunte (guitar) and Chris Mercer (sax). Plus: Eddie Quansah (trumpet), John 'Rabbit' Bundrick (keyboards), Conrad Isidore (drums).
    • Super fly TNT OST - Osibisa (08/1974)

      • Members: Sol Amarfio, Kofi Ayivor, Teddy Osei (RIP: Mac Tontoh)
      • Guests: Mike Gibbs, Gordon Hunte
      • Comments: Soundtrack recorded by Osibisa in April 1973.
    • Back on my feet again - Sandy Davis (1975)

      • Guests: Roger Ball, Martin Briley, Steve Ferrone, George Ford, Alan Gorrie, Steve Gregory, Delisle Harper, Gordon Hunte, Onnie McIntyre, Chris Mercer, Rob Townsend (RIP: Roy Davies, Robbie McIntosh)
      • Comments: Sandy Davis was also known as Paul Davis (from the band Gracious, also appearing with Chris Mercer in Jesus Christ Superstar). This was his second solo album, where he was backed by The Average White Band in 1 track, plus Martin Briley (guitar), and from Gonzalez: Gordon Hunte (guitar), DeLisle Harper (bass), Roy Davies (keyboards), Chris Mercer (sax) and Steve Gregory (flute).
    • Real Thing - Real Thing (1976)

      • Guests: Robert Ahwai, Todd Cochran, Jeff Daly, Winston Delandro, Martin Drover, Steve Ferrone, Harold Fisher, Martyn Ford, Ian Green, DeLisle Harper, Doni Harvey, Gordon Hunte, Brother James, Remi Kabaka, Junior Marvin, Lynton Naiff, Bud Parkes, Frank Ricotti, Frank Roberts, Trevor Spencer, Alan Tarney, Nigel Wilkinson (RIP: Roy Davies)
      • Producer: Ken Gold, Jerome Rimson
    • Feelin´ good - Noel Elmowy (08/2000)

      • Guests: Gerald Albright, Neil Conti, Steve Gadd, Leon Gaer, Gordon Hunte, Michael O´Neill, Land Richards, Chad Wackerman, Doug Williams
      • Comments: This was the first solo album by Noel Elmowy.
    QUESTIONS:

    01. Has Gordon played live with Bob Marley?

    02. Has Gordon been a member of Osibisa ever?

    03. Gordon appears in an album by Eugene Wallace, but don´t have it, so can´t check the credits. Can someone help, please?

    04. Has Gordon been a member of Johnny Nash band?

    05. Was Gordon a member of a band called Sox (with Sam Kelly)?

    RELATED WEBSITE LINKS: 4


    From the superb site Knights in Blue Denim: The British Blues Scene '68 - '70 (by Christer Fridhammar & Vanja), we have:

    Wikipedia doesn´t want to include links to this website, but I won´t do the same with them. So, from the great Wikipedia, we have:
    RELATED VIDEO LINKS: 3
    Disclaimer: I don´t own or upload any of the videos linked here. I just include links to live videos that are already available, in order to show the work of this musician. Anyway, if someone feels that some link shouldn't be included, please write me at the email address shown below. And if you know of more videos featuring Gordon Hunte, please, also write me with the link.
    • Sade - The Sweetest Taboo (1993)
      • Sade live in October 1993. (Resolution: 480)
      Featuring: Rick Braun, Paul Denman, Andrew Hale, Gordon Hunte, Stuart Matthewman, Trevor Murrell, Leroy Osbourne, Sade, Karl Van Den Bossche.

    • Sade - Keep Looking (1993)
      • Sade live in October 1993. (Resolution: 360)
      Featuring: Rick Braun, Paul Denman, Andrew Hale, Gordon Hunte, Stuart Matthewman, Trevor Murrell, Leroy Osbourne, Sade, Karl Van Den Bossche.

    • Mid Nyt Sun - Medley (2002)
      • Mid Nyt Sun live in 2002. (Resolution: 480)
      Featuring: Gordon Hunte. Rest of the band unknown to me.

    THANKS:

    Very Special Thanks to:
  • Chris Mercer: for valuable info on Gordon (2010).
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    RELATED MUSICIANS:

    Gordon Hunte mostly worked with these musicians: (name + number of credits)
    Roy Davies (8)
    Chris Mercer (8)
    Steve Gregory (7)
    Ron Carthy (6)
    Mick Eve (6)
    Richard Bailey (5)
    Bud Beadle (5)
    Colin Jacas (5)
    Bobby Stignac (5)
    Robert Ahwai (4)
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