В группе Рассел (Russell) с 1981 года по сегодняшний день, за исключением трех лет с 1996 г. по 1999 г., которые он потратил на запись и выпуск сольного альбома «Shelter Me». Он также выпустил второй сольный альбом в 2002 г., названный «For You». Согласно информации на сайте «Great White», предками Рассела были англичане, ирландцы и коренные американцы.

«Свечение умирающего Солнца» отнюдь не обжигает нас, а наоборот, заковывает в холодные цепи обреченности. Возвышенные, величественные гитарные пассажи подхватывают наше сознание и уносят его в бескрайные просторы безысходности. С двумя альбомами в анамнезе Jack Frost в достаточной мере отточили своё мастерство, чтобы выдать зрелый, полновесный релиз. Гулкая, раскатистая ритм-секция неторопливо, но неотвратимо превращает окружающий нас мир в агонизирующее, растоптанное полотно. Вокал Фреда Финистера, протяжный, надменный и язвительный, но в то же время красивый и низкий, льёт в уши приторный яд (к слову, наиболее ярко его потенциал раскрылся в «Lady In Black» - кавере на Urian Heep – преображённом до неузнаваемости).

В 1984 г. Джон выпустил дебютный сольный альбом Never Told A Soul, в записи которого ему помогал Марк Нопфлер. Затем был еще один - Glass (1988). Потом было затишье и вот уже два года подряд выходит по альбому. Причем здесь Джон уже не один, а в содружестве с ирландским поэтом-песенником Грэгом Пёрлом.

"The Deviant Chord" – это настоящий манифест металла, состоящий из 10 песен, в которых присутствуют все сильные стороны JAG PANZER. Вместе с Джоном Тетли (John Tetley, бас), Гарри “Тираном” Конклином (Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin, вокал), Рикардом Стьернквистом (Rikard Stjernquist, барабаны) и вернувшимся Джоем Тафоллой (Joey Tafolla, соло-гитара) Бриоди записал альбом, впечатляющий во всех отношениях и вобравший в себя все лучшее, что может предложить каждый из пяти участников.

After cutting his teeth as bass player and one of the founding members of Dire Straits, Illsley has also released a steady stream of solo material, an output that, although never rushed, has been critically acclaimed. Undertaking lead vocal, acoustic guitar and bass duties on all of the album’s eight tracks, Illsley’s unmistakable sound, approach to arrangement and song writing is paired with his faultless lyrical storytelling. A departure from the previous album’s themes of personal trials and tribulations, Illsley comments that the lyrical content pertains to “the obvious political and social elements which have always concerned me.”

"Turbo Lover" - вопреки своей традиции группа обошлась без скоростной, мощной композиции в начале альбома. Мы слышим среднетемповой хэви, с синтезаторными гитарами и обилием модных электронных вставок. Песня обладает мрачноватой атмосферой, которая выделяет её на фоне жизнерадостного альбома. Также следует отметить великолепный припев и гитарное соло и удачную задумку с постепенным усилением и утяжелением песни. Песня по праву является лучшей на альбоме и до сих пор регулярно исполняется на концертах. На песню был снят видеоклип в двух вариантах: с участием группы и без неё.

Never Told a Soul is the first solo album by John Illsley, a founding member of Dire Straits. All tracks composed by John Illsley. "Boy with Chinese Eyes". "The Night Café". "Never Told a Soul". "Jimmy on the Central Line". "Northern Land". "Another Alibi". "Let The River Flow". John Illsley - vocals, bass, acoustic guitar. Mark Knopfler - guitars. Phil Palmer - guitars. Kevin Jarvis - piano, Fairlight CMI, Hammond Organ. Terry Williams - drums. Bobby Valentino - violin. Jodie Linscott - percussion.

Shapeshifting is the seventeenth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 10, 2020, through Sony Music. Satriani co-produced the album with Jim Scott, with it featuring a "wide variety of styles". The album was preceded by the lead single "Nineteen Eighty". This is Satriani's last album to be released through Sony Music, as he had switched labels to earMUSIC for his next album, The Elephants of Mars (2022).

"Sunshine on My Shoulders" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Denver, and it was released as a single in 1973. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of Denver's signature songs.
The song is a gentle acoustic ballad with a simple melody and lyrics that express gratitude for the beauty and warmth of the natural world. Denver's warm, earnest vocals are accompanied by acoustic guitar and light percussion, creating a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere.
"Sunshine on My Shoulders" is one of the most popular and enduring songs in John Denver's catalog, and it has been covered by many other artists over the years. It is also included on several of Denver's greatest hits collections, including "The Best of John Denver."

Oil on Canvas is a live album by the English band Japan, released in June 1983 by Virgin Records. It was released six months after the band had broken up, and became their highest charting album in the UK, peaking at number 5. It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry for sales in excess of 100,000 copies.

Emergency on Planet Earth is the debut studio album by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai, first released on 14 June 1993 in both Japan and the United Kingdom and 10 August 1993 in the United States. A remastered version of the album was released in 2013 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the album's release.

"Jack Topping - Wonderful World" is a single by the British singer Jack Topping. It was released on December 15, 2013, and is a cover of the classic song "What a Wonderful World" originally performed by Louis Armstrong.
Jack Topping was just 11 years old at the time of the release and had gained fame as a chorister of the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir. The single was released in support of the UK charity "Save the Children" with all profits going to the organization.
The song peaked at number 1 on the UK Classical Singles Chart and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. It also received airplay on BBC Radio 2 and other mainstream radio stations.
The music video for the song features Jack Topping performing the song in various locations around Liverpool, including the Liverpool Cathedral, the Liver Building, and the Mersey Ferry. The video also includes footage of children in developing countries supported by Save the Children.
Overall, the release of "Jack Topping - Wonderful World" was seen as a heartwarming and charitable gesture by a young performer with a promising future.

You & Me is the fifth studio album by American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. Produced by Kevin Shirley, it was released on June 6, 2006 by J&R Adventures and topped the US Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. It is Bonamassa's first album not to contain a title track.

So, It's Like That is the second studio album by American blues-rock musician Joe Bonamassa. Recorded largely at Harddrive Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California and Blue Iron Gate Studio in Santa Monica, California, it was primarily produced by Clif Magness, with additional production by Dave Bassett, Matt Chiaravalle and Richard Feldman. The album was released on August 13, 2002 by Medalist Entertainment and topped the US Billboard Top Blues Albums chart.
Contrary to Bonamassa's 2000 debut album A New Day Yesterday, which featured a mix of original songs and cover versions, So, It's Like That is made up almost entirely of tracks written by Bonamassa and a range of collaborators. The album is the first to feature bassist Eric Czar and drummer Kenny Kramme, with producer Magness performing organ, piano and percussion. Media response to So, It's Like That was mixed, with some commentators criticising Bonamassa's songwriting.