During the course of a busy career John guested on numerous projects. In 1987 he appeared on Phenomena II - Dream Runner and sang lead vocals on Did It All For Love, which turned out to be a No.1 hit in South America. All three Phenomena albums have been reissued. Here's what the blurb says:
Phenomena is a rock music concept conceived by record producer Tom Galley and brother, Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley and directed by Wilfried Rimensberger. Contributors were leading rock musicians such as Brian May, John Wetton, Glenn Hughes, Don Airey, Mel Galley, Neil Murray and Cozy Powell amongst others.
Phenomena’s production of rock songs based on a story line running through a whole album, attached to artworks and other multi-media aspects was credited for the “return of the concept album” in the 1980s. Phenomena released three albums in the 1980s and early 1990s, and had a number one hit single in South America with “Did It All For Love,” while the album charted across Europe, in Japan and Brazil.
The creator of Phenomena, Tom Galley, said of the re-releases: “I’m happy to see the release of these original recordings. And being in touch with the involved artists, I know they are looking forward to see this happening too. Together with previously never seen material the 3 albums are well presented.”
You can buy and find out more here:
Amazon CD: http://geni.us/Phenomena2
iTunes: http://geni.us/Phenomena2dig
