Roger Glover Snapshot CD

Even though he has produced bands and guested on other artists' records over the years, bassist Roger Glover will forever be best known as a member of Deep Purple. Purple had been his main focus for some time come the early 21st century, but somehow Glover also found the time to issue a solo album, Snapshot, in 2002. Despite hard rock/heavy metal having long been Purple's musical preference, Snapshot turns out to be a major left turn for Glover, as a variety of non-headbanging styles are included -- funk (the album-opening "My Turn"), reggae ("Burn Me Up Slowly"), folk-meets-soul-rock ("Queen of England"), and blues ("It's Only Life"). Although the album is credited to Glover, vocalist Randall Bramblett is really the main focus throughout, as he sings on nearly all of the album's tracks -- and has no problem adapting to the various styles. Once upon a time, a solo album by a member of an established rock band usually meant a collection of tunes that didn't exactly fit in with the bandmember's renowned style. And that's exactly what Glover opted to do with Snapshot. ~ Greg Prato

The former bass player for Deep Purple releases his fourth solo album and the first since 1984's Mask. The record also features New West Records recording artist Randall Bramblett on lead vocals. Eagle Records. 2002.

& The Guilty Party.

Recorded at ACME Studios, Mamaroneck, New York

Personnel: Roger Glover (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, piano, bass); Randall Bramblett (vocals, soprano saxophone, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Deena Miller, Vaneese Miller, Gillian Glover (vocals); Gerry Leonard (guitar, hammered dulcimer, mandolin); Eran Tabib, Larry Saltzman, Nick Moroch (guitar); Warren Hayes (slide guitar, steel guitar); Joe Mennonna (horns); Mickey Lee Soule (piano); Joe Bonadio (drums, percussion).

Personnel: Roger Glover (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano); Randall Bramblett (vocals, saxophone, soprano saxophone, piano, keyboards); Deena Miller, Vaneese Thomas (vocals); Larry Saltzman (guitar, acoustic guitar, bouzouki); Eran Tabib (guitar, slide guitar); Nick Moroch (guitar); Warren Haynes (slide guitar, steel guitar); Gerry Leonard (hammer dulcimer, mandolin); Joe Mennonna (horns); Micky Lee Soule (piano); Joe Bonadio (drums, percussion); Michael Messier, Rory Young (programming).

Audio Mixers: Peter Denenberg; Roger Glover.