The Loading Zone was an American brass-rock-soul band that released a self-titled album in 1968 on RCA Victor, followed by the private 1970 effort One for All. They launched the career of soul singer Linda Tillery, who went solo as Sweet Linda Divine. Members: Peter Shapiro (guitar, 1965-69), Steve Dowler (rhythm guitar, 1965-69), David Dougdale […]
Linda Tillery (born September 2, 1948) is an American singer, percussionist, producer, arranger, and songwriter from San Francisco. She first fronted the Loading Zone, a Bay Area soul-rock band that released a 1968 album. In 1970, she went solo with the Columbia release Sweet Linda Divine. After years of session and production work, she surfaced […]
Coke is the debut solo album by American Latin-jazz/funk percussionist Coke Escovedo, released in 1975 on Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “No One To Depend On” (4:20) A2. “Why Can’t We Be Lovers” (3:40) A3. “Rebirth” (3:50) A4. “Easy Come, Easy Go” (3:12) A5. “Love Letters” (2:55) B1. “Hall’s Delight” (2:50) B2. “If I Ever Lose This Heaven” […]
Cesar is an album by American Latin rock/funk ensemble Cesar 830, released in 1975 on Flying Dutchman. Tracklist: A1. “Descarga” (6:20) A2. “See Saw Affair” (3:22) A3. “The Devil & Montezuma” (6:00) A4. “Navidad Latino” (3:30) B1. “Azucar” (5:30) B2. “Gotta Get Away” (3:36) B3. “Bridges” (5:00) B4. “The Lady in My Life” (5:29) Credits: Cesar Ascarrunz […]
