1990 - Rock Aid Armenia : The Earthquake Album / Rock Aid Armenia was a humanitarian effort by the British music industry to raise money to help those affected by the Leninakan Earthquake of 1988 that struck Armenia.Initiated by the international charity campaigner Jon Dee, the project comprised a number of singles, compilations and a documentary. / 'Smoke on the Water' Single - The project is most remembered for a re-recording of one of Deep Purple's famous hit songs, "Smoke on the Water", with different vocalists singing each verse. The single made it to the British Top 40.The track was recorded by an elite group of contemporary hard rock and heavy metal musicians who gathered at the historic Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London. Recording began on July 8, 1989 and was completed over 5 different sessions.The rock musicians involved in the recording of the song included Bryan Adams, Geoff Beauchamp, Ritchie Blackmore, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Downes, Keith Emerson, Ian Gill! an, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Alex Lifeson, Brian May, Paul Rodgers, Chris Squire and Roger Taylor. John Paul Jones and Jon Lord were credited as "helping" behind the scenes with the track. The track's producers were Gary Langan and Geoff Downes. Talent co-ordination for the record was overseen by Jon Dee, with David Gilmour being the first to join up after a call from Dee. Ian Gillan's manager Phil Banfield also helped out with talent recruitment. / 'The Making of Smoke on the Water' Documentary ...
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