Missionaria Protectiva

           Before Phil Collins became one of the most successful pop singers of the 1980s, he was one of the most adventurous drummers of the 1970s, working with groundbreaking acts like Brian Eno, the jazz fusion collective Brand X and, of course, the virtuosic Peter Gabriel-led lineup of Genesis. It was during a Gabriel solo session in late 1979 that Collins established his signature "gated snare" drum sound, quickly emulated all across the pop universe, becoming a key part of countless Eighties records. He used it again on "In the Air Tonight," a song that peaks with what might be the most famous drum fill of the decade. After that song hit, Robert Plant, Eric Clapton and many other superstars pulled him into the studio to drum on their albums. He suffered severe nerve damage to his hands following Genesis' 2007 reunion tour, making it nearly impossible for him to even grip drumsticks, let alone play the instrument, a cruel fate for an innovative and influent

        The trio of guitar, bass and drums is just about the most stripped-down a rock band can be, and ZZ Top fully exploited the format’s power and versatility. The band’s bass player, Dusty Hill, who has died aged 72, became renowned for his inventive playing, meshing with the drummer Frank Beard and the guitarist  Billy Gibbons   with economy and precision. They created a sound that seemed far greater than the sum of its parts. ZZ TOP Fandango! London,1975 https://www.sendspace.com/file/080h4i

        It’s hard to conceive a better musical foil for Steven Tyler than his longtime partner and occasional adversary. For more than 40 years, Joe Perry’s monstrous, blues-on-steroids riffs have been  Aerosmith ‘s bedrock. And his solos, jutting out from “Walk This Way” or slashing boldly through the high-gloss production of later hits like “Janie’s Got a Gun” and “Cryin’,” have a caffeinated energy that’s every bit Tyler’s match. AEROSMITH Get A Grip Geffen,1993 https://www.sendspace.com/file/rd9fbo

        Kerry Churchill Minnear    is a   multi-instrumentalist  musician known primarily for his work with the   progressive rock   band   Gentle Giant   from 1970 to 1980.      He graduated from the   Royal Academy of Music   in   London   with a major in musical composition. As a member of   Gentle Giant , he contributed to all 11 albums over the 10 year life of the band. Though he is adept at several instruments, he primarily played keyboards and provided back up and lead vocals. In addition to keyboard, he also played a multitude of other instruments such as the cello, tenor recorder, and classical percussion .      He also composed the original musical soundtrack for the video game   Azrael's Tear   in 1996. GENTLE GIANT  Interview  (Chrysalis,1976) https://www.sendspace.com/file/v6v5x1