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MITCH RYDER ~ LIVE AT ROCKPALAST 1979 - 2004 MIG 90502 (Barcode: 885513905024) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1979 - 2004 Released: 2012 This is an archival live 3CD Box Set by the excellent American Rock vocalist / songwriter / bandleader Mitch RyderFind albums by this artist, captured live in Germany in 1979 and 2004 for the TV program Rockpalast. Ryder started his career in the 1960s and today, some six decades later, is still around performing and releasing albums. CD1 recorded in 1979 presents thirteen tracks, about half of which are his original songs. He is performing with his American band. CD2 & CD3 recorded in 2004 (twenty-five years later) present eighteen tracks, most of which are his original songs. He is supported by American guitarist Robert GillespieFind albums by this artist and the (ex) East German Blues-Rock band EngerlingFind albums by this artist. Ryder, blessed by a great vocal range and volcanic stage energy, with an obvious Blues affinity in the background, is an iconic figure on the American Rock scene, with a vast recording legacy. These live performances are just a glimpse at his abilities. He always has some great guitarist playing in his bands, as is also plainly evident herein. Overall, this is a great piece of Rock history by one of the best American Rock performers, sadly somewhat underappreciated IMHO, which is always a great pleasure to revisit and more importantly remember. Check it out for yourself!

Updated: 10/04/2024Posted: 10/04/2024

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MITCH RYDER ~ NAKED BUT NOT DEAD REPERTOIRE 5145 (Barcode: 4009910514528) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1980 Released: 2009 This is the 2nd album by American singer Mitch RyderFind albums by this artist, following his comeback to active performance in the late 1970s. Ryder´s first career spot was with the group Detroit WheelsFind albums by this artist in the mid 1960s. Supported by an excellent band (with a double lead guitar line) and blessed with unique strong voice and great sense of the Blues, Ryder delivers some great music herein. This is an excellent example of American Blues-Rock at its best, definitely worth checking out, especially for Blues guitar fans.

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MITCH RYDER ~ SOCKIN` IT TO YOU: THE COMPLETE DYNOVOICE / NEW VOICE RECORDINGS RPM 549 (Barcode: 5013929554924) ~ USA ~ Pop & Rock Recorded: 1966 - 1967 Released: 2020 This is a 3CD set reissue of the entire early recording legacy by the American vocalist Mitch RyderFind albums by this artist and his group The Detroit WheelsFind albums by this artist, who can be credited for inventing the White Soul genre, but sadly received only marginal recognition over the years. The set includes the first three albums Ryder recorded with his group: “Take A RideFind albums with this title”, “Breakout…!!!Find albums with this title” and “Sock It To MeFind albums with this title”, his solo album “What Now My LoveFind albums with this title” and the complete collection of recorded material that did not appear on these albums, including those released as 45s. Almost all the material was recorded in just two years (1966-1967) and was released on the DynovoiceFind albums on this label and New VoiceFind albums on this label labels owned by producer Bob CreweFind albums by this artist. Ryder was blessed with an incredibly gutsy / throaty voice and a great singing talent and his music was every bit as expressive as that performed by the Afro-American Rhythm And Blues performers, who enjoyed an artistic peak at the time. He was also a great performer on stage. In retrospect it is really interesting to compare his version of the songs written and performed by such great singers as James BrownFind albums by this artist, Sam CookeFind albums by this artist and others. But the bulk of his material was original and written by Crewe, and it stands the test of time brilliantly. Despite the fact that Ryder received relatively little recognition for his pioneering artistry, he influenced many American musicians of later generations, most notably Bruce SpringsteenFind albums by this artist, Ted NugentFind albums by this artist, Winona RyderFind albums by this artist and others. For music lovers not familiar with this material, this wonderfully remastered, well researched and excellently put together collection is a golden opportunity to close a gap in their education and visit a great document of music history. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Updated: 08/05/2023Posted: 14/08/2021

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