KOFI BROWN, Gregg - Rock 'n' roll and UFOs
/ Published on 08-08-2016 /
In
the wake of the great artists, there are always men of the shadows, tour guides,
the musicians, the singers placed on the side, bassists stashed in the back of
the stage. In short, the extras, those next to the stars but you can not see,
those who exchange pleasantries with Mick Jagger and Robbie Williams but whose
name does not appear anywhere, and then little down Poster concert or album
cover. Gregg Kofi Brown is one of these men, these moths circling around
the headlights of the Cadillac but can be crushed in the general
indifference. However, when studying the career of this musician, one realizes
that gathered enough experience to write whole books.
Gregg Kofi Brown played
with everyone, has been everywhere, seen everything, experienced everything,
suffered everything but does not remember him anywhere. His career began in the
70s, when it promotes the first US tour with Elton John. Then he toured with Joe
Cocker and Eric Burdon, still in the US. After a first failed attempt to settle
in Britain, he finds a time advised by the former manager of the actor Jerry
Lewis then finally arrived in London where it is used in musicals (including the
famous " Tommy "by the Who). His career sawtooth does go through a lot of
groups and genres, marriage, divorce, unemployment, until it finds a stable
place at Osibisa , famous Afro-pop group of African musicians and living
in London since 1969. Meanwhile, Gregg Kofi Brown participates in many projects
by prestigious artists : Isaac Hayes , Sting , Damon
Albarn and even more sensitive groups such as punks the Members or
glam-rockers of Hanoi Rocks . The murder of a young Nigerian in London in
2005 is an opportunity for Gregg Kofi Brown participate in a tribute disc that
also was Robbie Williams ,Craig David , The
Gorillaz , Des'ree , Sting , Miss
Dynamite or Gabrielle . what is less known is that Gregg Kofi Brown
composed songs in his corner, who never really had the opportunity to be
disseminated widely.
Gonzo Multimedia label went snooping in Gregg Kofi Brown
drawers to recover a series of songs written and recorded in places, eras and
various musicians. The result is this album "Rock 'n' roll and UFOs" ,
presented as an anthology of unpublished, remixes and demos. Gregg Kofi
Brown has played withJohn "Rabbit" Bundrick (Free, The
Who), Gus Isidore (Marc Bolan, Peter Green, Peter
Gabriel), Dominic Miller (Phil Collins,
Sting), Pauline Henry (The Chimes) orTim
Hain (Jeff Beck, Jefferson Starship). The unsung heroes
among them, in a way.The content of this album is very varied and
revolves mainly around funk and African sounds. It is not quite in the
pure juice but pleasant rock songs like "How can I" ,"Nkosi
B" , "This guy" or "Tricky location" deserve a listen. By
cons, we can neglect the techno dance resumption of "Listening to
you" the Who, stripped of all its rock salt. So, you are warned. Those who
have a little disco or funk fiber lost in the depths of their souls may try to
approach this record. As against the other, they wash their teeth with iron
filings, they will cash the trick in no time.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO
| Rock and Roll and UFOs Book - £9.99 |
 | Rock n Roll & UFOs Gregg Kofi Brown Anthology CD - £9.99 |
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