Chromium
Senior Member
I was amazed whilst reading a biography of John Lydon to find out that Ginger Baker was in fact drumming on Public Image Limited's album 'Album', and also the guitarist on the album was one Steve Vai, who even considers it some of his best work. Miles Davies even played trumpet on some of the recordings, however that was never used.
Now I know Public Image Limited is not to everyone's taste, and the brand of chaotic avant-guard and power pop is equally hated and loved, but to find those two/three well respected artists known for their virtuosity and technical prowess in other areas of music was a bit of a surprise.
It got me wondering if any other 'greats' ever strayed from their normal styles or genres, playing outside their usual comfort zone?
Now I know Public Image Limited is not to everyone's taste, and the brand of chaotic avant-guard and power pop is equally hated and loved, but to find those two/three well respected artists known for their virtuosity and technical prowess in other areas of music was a bit of a surprise.
It got me wondering if any other 'greats' ever strayed from their normal styles or genres, playing outside their usual comfort zone?