music.wikisort.org - CompositionMick Weaver (born 16 June 1944, Bolton, Lancashire, England) is an English session musician, best known for his playing of the Hammond B3 organ, and as an exponent of the blues and funk.
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Birth name | Michael Weaver |
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Also known as | Wynder K. Frog |
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Born | (1944-06-16) 16 June 1944 (age 78) Bolton, Lancashire, England |
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Genres | Rock, melodic rock, blues rock, progressive rock |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Instrument(s) | Keyboards |
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Years active | 1960s–present |
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Musical artist
Career
Weaver's band performed as Wynder K. Frog[1] and became popular on the student union and club circuit of the mid 1960s. A brief merging of this band with Herbie Goins and the Night-Timers took his work to a higher level. Wynder K. Frogg — they are billed under this spelling — appeared on the bill at the Saville Theatre, London on 24 September 1967, supporting Traffic on their first UK presentation. Also on the bill were Jackie Edwards and Nirvana. The compere was David Symonds.
When Steve Winwood left Traffic to form Blind Faith, Weaver was recruited to replace him and Traffic became Mason, Capaldi, Wood and Frog, soon shortened to Wooden Frog. They played a few gigs[2] before dissolving three months later when Traffic reformed.[1] After this he recorded with solo artists such as Buddy Guy, Dave Gilmour, Joe Cocker, Eric Burdon, Frankie Miller, Roger Chapman, Steve Marriott and Gary Moore as well as Taj Mahal and The Blues Band,[3] also playing keyboards with Steve Marriott's Majik Mijits.[4]
Discography
As Wynder K. Frog
Sunshine Super Frog (1967)
Sunshine Super Frog |
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Released | December 1967 |
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Genre | Rock |
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Label | Island |
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Producer | Jimmy Miller |
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Credits
All tracks featured Mick Weaver as Wynder K. Frog, playing a Hammond B3 organ[1] and were recorded in London playing over backing tapes by unnamed session musicians from New York City. In the album liner notes Jimmy Miller noted that Weaver had "supplemented the band with trumpet, tenor sax, guitar, bass and drums, Wynder has transformed the organ into a highly enjoyable medium of sound, combining jazzy finesse with popular and commercial phrasing suitable for vast appeal".
Out of the Frying Pan (1968)
Out of the Frying Pan |
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Released | August 1968 |
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Genre | Rock |
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Label | United Artists |
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Producer | Gus Dudgeon, Jimmy Miller |
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Credits
- Mick Weaver – keyboards
- Dick Heckstall-Smith – saxophone
- Neil Hubbard – guitar
- Alan Spenner – bass
- Chris Mercer – saxophone
- Bruce Rowland – drums
- Ron Carthy – horn
- Rebop Kwaku Baah – percussion
Into the Fire (1970)
Into the Fire |
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Released | 1970 |
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Genre | Rock |
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Label | United Artists |
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Into the Fire was released only in the US,[1] after the band had dissolved. Unlike the previous albums of mostly covers, the liner notes here state that the songs were, "composed specifically for the Frog style of musical interpretation, ranging far in beat, tempo and mood".
Credits
Side oneTitle |
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1. | "Into the Fire" (M. Weaver, C. Mercer) | 4:09 |
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2. | "Howl in Wolf's Clothing" (M. Weaver) | 3:28 |
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3. | "F in Blues" (M. Weaver, C. Mercer) | 5:44 |
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4. | "Cool Hand Stanley" (N. Hubbard, C. Mercer, M. Weaver) | 5:39 |
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Side twoTitle |
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5. | "Eddie's Tune" (N. Hubbard, S. Phillips, M. Weaver) | 5:26 |
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6. | "Why am I Treated so Bad" (R. Staples) | 4:59 |
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7. | "Hot Salt Beef" (N. Hubbard, C. Mercer, M. Weaver) | 4:59 |
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8. | "Warm and Tender Love" (B.Robinson) | 4:08 |
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In 2018, RPM/Cherry Red Records released a triple-CD box set, entitled Wynder K. Frog. Shook, Shimmy and Shake. The Complete Recordings 1966–1970, including all the above recordings, plus 12 bonus tracks, previously unissued. There were four on the second CD and nine on the third CD, and a 26 page booklet with extensive liner notes and photos. The bonus tracks on the second CD are: 14. "Jumping' Jack Flash" (Mono Version); 15. "Baldy"; 16. "Dancing Frog" (Stereo Version); and 17. "Blues For A Frog" (Stereo Version). On the third CD, the bonus tracks are: 9. "Happy Jack"; 10. "We Can Work It Out"; 11. "Funky Broadway"; 12. "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever"; 13. "A Memory Of Bruce"; 14. "The House That Jack Built"; 15. "I'll Go Crazy"; 16. "Tequila"; 17. "Baldy".
As a session musician
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1970 |
- Battle of North West Six – Keef Hartley Band
- Contribution – Shawn Phillips
- Jesus Christ Superstar – Original Cast Recording
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1971 |
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1972 |
- Pieces – Juicy Lucy
- Seventy Second Brave – Keef Hartley
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1973 |
- Lancashire Hustler – Keef Hartley
- Mick Cox Band – Mick Cox
- Was That Alright Then – Tony Hazzard
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1974 |
- Butts Band – Butts Band
- Delicious & Refreshing – Coast Road Drive
- Jess Roden Band – Jess Roden
- Spider Jiving – Andy Fairweather Low
- Storey – Mike Storey
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1975 |
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1976 |
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1977 |
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1978 |
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1979 |
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1980 |
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1981 |
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1982 |
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1983 |
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1989 |
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1990 |
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1991 |
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1992 |
- Best of Matthews' Southern Comfort
- Under No Obligation – Roger Chapman
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1993 |
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1994 |
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1995 |
- 21st Century Blues...From da 'Hood – Chris Thomas
- Red Blooded Blues – Various Artists
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1996 |
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1997 |
- Blues Sessions (1990–94) – Otis Grand
- Chronicles – The Grease Band
- Senor Blues – Taj Mahal
- Tibetan Freedom Concert – Various Artists
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1998 |
- Chicago Blues Tour – Various Artists
- Rock and Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute – Various Artists
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1999 |
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2000 |
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2001 |
- Organ-Ized: All-Star Tribute to the Hammond B3 Organ – Various Artists
- Shoutin' in Key – The Phantom Blues Band
- Soul Deeper... Songs From the Deep South – Jimmy Barnes
- Nuggets, Vol. 2: Original Artifacts From the British – Various Artists
- Rampart Street Rhumba: Hannibal in New Orleans – Various Artists
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2003 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
- Damn Right, I've Got the Blues with bonus tracks – Buddy Guy
- Essential – Taj Mahal
- Hammond Heroes: 60s R&B Organ Grooves – Various Artists
- Overdog with bonus tracks – Keef Hartley
- Stealin' Home/Siamese Friends – Iain Matthews
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2006 |
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2008 |
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References
Bibliography
- Joynson, Vernon. The Tapestry of Delights – The Comprehensive Guide to British Music of the Beat, R&B, Psychedelic and Progressive Eras 1963–1976. Borderline (2006). Reprinted (2008). ISBN 1-899855-15-7
- Paolo Hewitt John Hellier (2004). Steve Marriott - All Too Beautiful.... Helter Skelter Publishing ISBN 1-900924-44-7
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