Styx is an American rock band formed in Chicago,Illinois,in 1972. They are known for blending melodic hard rock guitar with acoustic guitar,synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano,upbeat tracks with power ballads,and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established themselves with a progressive rock sound during the 1970s,and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s.
Lawrence Henry Gowan is a Scottish born Canadian singer and keyboardist. Gowan is a solo artist and has also been vocalist and keyboardist of the band Styx since May 1999. His musical style is usually classified in the categories of pop and progressive rock.
Ringo is the third studio album by English musician Ringo Starr,released in 1973 on Apple Records. It peaked at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. In Canada,it reached No. 1 on the RPM national albums chart.
"Never Without You" is a tribute song from Ringo Starr to his former Beatles bandmate George Harrison,who died on 29 November 2001. The recording appeared on Starr's 2003 album Ringo Rama,and was also released as a single.
John Robert Waughman,better known as Johnny Warman,is an English singer-songwriter,best known for his 1981 album,Walking Into Mirrors and the hit single "Screaming Jets".
Ringo's Rotogravure is the fifth studio album by Ringo Starr,released in 1976. It was the last project to feature active involvement from all four former Beatles before John Lennon's murder in 1980,and the second of two projects following the band's 1970 breakup to hold the distinction. Following the end of his contract with EMI,Starr signed on with Polydor Records worldwide.
"Photograph" is a song by English rock musician Ringo Starr that was released as the lead single from his 1973 album Ringo. Starr co-wrote it with George Harrison,his former bandmate from the Beatles. Although they collaborated on other songs,it is the only one officially credited to the pair. A signature tune for Starr as a solo artist,"Photograph" was an international hit,topping singles charts in the United States,Canada and Australia,and receiving gold disc certification for US sales of 1 million. Music critics have similarly received the song favourably;Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic considers it to be "among the very best post-Beatles songs by any of the Fab Four".
"You're Sixteen" is a song written by the Sherman Brothers. It was first performed by American rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette,whose version peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960 and number 3 in the UK in 1961. The song was covered by Ringo Starr in 1973 and this version reached number one in the US.
David Tickle is a British record producer and engineer. As a producer,he is noted for his work with Split Enz,and in Canada,for his mid-1980s work with Red Rider,Platinum Blonde and Gowan. He later produced Joe Cocker,The Divinyls "I Touch Myself",and was signed to produce the international hit for 4 Non Blondes "What's Up?". As an engineer or mixer,Tickle worked on best-selling albums by Blondie and U2. As a mixing engineer,he worked on several hit 1980s releases by Prince.
"No No Song" is a 1974 song by English musician Ringo Starr. Written by Hoyt Axton and David Jackson,it appeared on Starr's 1974 album,Goodnight Vienna. It was released as a single in the US on 27 January 1975,backed with "Snookeroo," and reached No. 1 in Canada,#3 in the Billboard charts,becoming his 7th and last top 10 hit. It also reached No. 1 on Cash Box charts in the US.
One with Everything is a live album and concert video by the rock band Styx,which was recorded and professionally filmed in Cleveland,Ohio during their 2006 tour. The band played with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra,playing a set of 16 songs,including three songs from their 2005 studio album Big Bang Theory. Both an album and a DVD were released,with the Blu-ray Disc on April 29,2009. As with many of the live releases post-Dennis DeYoung,this album does not contain any Dennis DeYoung penned or sung songs.
"A Criminal Mind" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian artist Lawrence Gowan. Released in January 1985 as the lead single from second studio album,Strange Animal,it reached number five in Canada. Gowan refers to it as one of his signature songs.
Robert Quartly is a Canadian music video,television and commercial director. During the 1980s,Quartly produced numerous Juno Award-winning music videos for artists,including Corey Hart,Gowan,Platinum Blonde and Rush. As both a director and a producer,he gave birth to Canada's music video production industry. Quartly has been recognized with JUNOs,CFTA personal achievement awards and his induction as the first member of the Much Music Hall of Fame.
Postcards from Paradise is the eighteenth studio album by Ringo Starr. It was released on 31 March 2015.
Great Dirty World is the third studio album by Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan,originally released in 1987. The album reached multi-platinum status in Canada and spawned the singles,"Moonlight Desires," "Awake the Giant," and "Living in the Golden Age". Jon Anderson of Yes contributed backing vocals to "Moonlight Desires". The album went on to reach #4 in the Canadian charts,surpassing Strange Animal,Gowan's previous album. The album was remastered in 2012,which added new artwork and three re-recorded bonus tracks which were originally from this album.
Lost Brotherhood is the fourth studio album by Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan,originally released in 1990. The album reached multi-platinum status in Canada and spawned the singles,"All the Lovers in the World," "Lost Brotherhood," and "Out of a Deeper Hunger". Alex Lifeson of Rush,Steve Shelski of Coney Hatch,and Ken Greer of Red Rider contributed guitar work for the album.
Give More Love is the nineteenth studio album by English musician Ringo Starr. It was recorded primarily in Starr's home studio in Los Angeles and was released on 15 September 2017 by UMe. The album features Starr's frequent collaborators such as Joe Walsh,Dave Stewart,Gary Nicholson and Bob Malone,members of his All-Starr Band,and guest appearances by Starr's former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney.
What's My Name is the twentieth studio album by English singer-songwriter Ringo Starr. It was released on 25 October 2019 through Roccabella and Universal Music Enterprises. The album was again recorded at Roccabella West,Starr's home studio,and features collaborations with Joe Walsh,Benmont Tench,Edgar Winter,Steve Lukather,Richard Page,and Warren Ham. It also includes a cover of John Lennon's "Grow Old with Me",on which Starr invited Paul McCartney to sing and play bass guitar,and a solo version by Starr of "Money ",a Motown song previously recorded by the Beatles. Starr has stated that What's My Name will likely be his last full-length album,with plans to release EPs in the future instead.
"(You're a) Strange Animal" is a song by Scottish-born Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan. Released in May 1985 as the second single from his second studio album,Strange Animal,it reached number 15 in Canada.
...But You Can Call Me Larry is an album by the Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan,released in 1993. The album's first single was "When There's Time ";three more singles were released. The album went gold in Canada. Gowan is credited by his full name on the album cover.
