A must for Deep Purple fans, this set draws together demos and rare tracks from the first three albums released by 70’s super group, The Ian Gillan Band. The album includes tracks from 1976’s ‘Child in Time’ and the following year’s ‘Scarabus’ release along with alternative takes of both “Country Lights” and the title […]
‘The Rockfield Mixes … Plus’ is, in essence, the original mix of the second – and most acclaimed Ian Gillan Band album – ’Clear Air Turbulence’. Mixed at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales, for some this is the definitive release but Gillan himself was unhappy with the results and the album underwent a major […]
This hour special was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Ray discusses various aspects of his career illustrated with selected tracks PLAYING THROUGH THE CHANGES is the most comprehensive anthology of Ray Fenwick’s multi-faceted musical output to date. Compiled by Ray himself, this 3-CD set boasts many of his best solo recordings from […]
Ray releases a new five track EP via Singsong Music on 15 January 2021. A specially commissioned mini-album of instrumental music, it brings out the best values in funk and rock while also exploring more expansive and symphonic soundscapes. The title track has a funk/rock groove that’s very edgy: “it does what it says on […]
Cherry Red Records release a triple-CD clamshell box set on 29 January 2021 – “Fancy: The Complete Recordings” With input from original band members this collection features all of Fancy’s studio recordings – both albums plus non-LP tracks – plus a previously unheard live recording from legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott’s. As a bonus, Disc […]
Ray Fenwick has contributed to the new album ‘We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal’ by The Amorphous Androgynous. Described as a symphonic mini album it features Peter Hammill (Van Der Graaf Generator) on vocals alongside a host of musicians including: Paul Weller (piano and guitar), Ray Fenwick (Spencer Davis Group/Ian Gillan) on lead guitar, Brian […]