Contemporary Stars Celebrate Stanley Mouse

Those who’ve ever seen the cover artwork of JOURNEY’s “Evolution” or “Book Of Dreams” by STEVE MILLER BAND with its Pegasus, of STYX’s “The Grand Illusion” and “Terrapin Station” by GREATEFUL DEAD or posters for these, and many other, bands’ concerts at Fillmore venues and Avalon Ballroom, are familiar with Stanley Mouse‘s art. The American graphic designer’s works – often created with longtime partner Alton Kelley – have long become collector’s items, yet the veteran is still actively exhibiting his oeuvre and supporting great causes. Here’s the reason why a recently released album honoring the erstwhile hippie might be of interest to a lot of music lovers.

“The Mouse That Rocked: A Tribute To Stanley Mouse” contains a dozen covers of pieces by the artists the designer collaborated with, plus a piece of his own making – played by contemporary stars including Shawn Sahm, the son of Doug, and Nicole Atkins, but also such elder statesmen as Charlie Musselwhite, Junior Brown and Chuck Leavell. All of them were eager to record a few era-defining favorites, because it’s a charity project with 100% of the proceeds going to the Blue Rose Foundation that awards preschool scholarships to children from economically disadvantaged families. A valiant cause and great music.

VARIOUS ARTISTS –
The Mouse That Rocked:
A Tribute To Stanley Mouse

1. Mendocino (SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET)
        Shawn Sahm & THE TEX MEX EXPERIENCE
2. Somebody To Love (JEFFERSON AIRPLANE)
        Nicki Bluhm & THE GRAMBLERS
3. The Inner Light (THE BEATLES)
        Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz
4. Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy (Howlin’ Wolf)
        Chuck Leavell
5. I Need A Man To Love
    (BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY)
        Nicole Atkins
6. Lights (JOURNEY)
        POOR MAN’S WHISKEY
7. Crossroads (CREAM)
        PIMPS OF JOYTIME
8. I Don’t Know You (NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE)
        LEFTOVER SALMON
9. Easy Wind (GRATEFUL DEAD)Charlie Musselwhite
10. Road Runner (Bo Diddley)Junior Brown
11. 8:05 (MOBY GRAPE)THE MOTHER HIPS
12. Stanley’s Song (Stanley Mouse)Jason Crosby

June 22, 2024

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