1980 Ryo Okumoto – Makin’ Rock
In April 1980, Ryo Okumoto released his second solo album, Makin’ Rock with Canyon Records. This album was recorded at Sound Labs Studios in Hollywood. He once again had the best musicians recording behind him: David Foster (keyboards), Jay Graydon (guitar), Steve Lukather (guitar), Jeffrey Porcaro (drums) and Neil Stubenhaus (bass).
Tracks
1 Keep On Rockin’ (Ryo Okumoto, Jay Graydon) 3:57
2 Crystal Highway (Jeffrey Porcaro, Steve Lukather, David Foster) 3:48
3 Solid Gold (Ryo Okumoto, Jay Graydon) 4:15
4 L.A. Express (Ryo Okumoto) 5:59
5 Freedom (Ryo Okumoto) 6:42
6 Original View (Jeffrey Porcaro, Steve Lukather, David Foster) 6:25
7 Mystery White (Ryo Okumoto) 4:23
8 Morning Joint (Ryo Okumoto) 1:13
Biography
Musicians
1 Keep On Rockin’
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
2 Crystal Highway
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
3 Solid Gold
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
4 L.A. Express
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
5 Freedom
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
6 Original View
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
7 Mystery White
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
8 Morning Joint
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Bass | Neil Stubenhaus |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Guitar | Jay Graydon |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Keyboards | Ryo Okumoto |
Liner Notes
Producer – Taka Nanri
Producer (Executive) – Kimio Ariumi
Engineer – John Mills
Engineer (Assistant) – Atsushi Kaji, Chip Orlando, Masahiro Taira, Masato Kitagawa, Takashi Ichimura
Art Direction – Shigeo Nakagawa
Illustration – Kiyohiko Ito
Recorded At Sound Labs, Hollywood
Recorded At Sound Design Studio, Tokyo
Remixed At Hitokuchizaka Studio
June 24, 2022 @ 09:23
Great, great album, great compositions, great musicians. One of the best discoveries of past few years. Obviously I found it through both Toto members. Here Lukather is 23 years old and what a feeling and taste he already possessed. Alongside Graydon who was numero uno already at a time. And Jeff… just great all the way