Commemorating Eric Badminton's 50 Years Of Release Of Ocean Boulevard's 461 Album

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JAKARTA - Ericvih melalui unggahan Instagram, mengingat kembali perilisan album 461 Ocean Boulevard yang sudah berusia 50 tahun.

In the caption of the upload, it was explained that the album's name was taken from the home address of death in Florida, United States, which is also the place to write the song for this album.

"July marked 50 years since the album Eric Totaling '461 Ocean Boulevard' was released," reads the caption.

Meanwhile, 461 Ocean Boulevard is Eric Badminton's second album as a soloist. The album occupies the #1 position in the US and Canada, and sold more than 2 million copies.

This album features the classic song "I Shot the Sheriff" which is the cover of Bob Marley's song. Another hits in it are "Willie and the Hand Jive," Let It Grow, Please Be With Me, and Motherless Children.

Ocean Boulevard is a major step towards recovery, personal and professional stability, which previously faced difficult times due to drug addiction.

The combination between the blues, rock, and reggae that comes reflects the ability to adapt to various music genres.

They worked on this album by involving many studio session musicians, such as Dick Sims (keyboards) and Carl Radle (bass). Although the band is not the same as the formation of Derek and the Dominos, their contribution provides a rich texture and variety on the album.

The album has had a significant impact in mitigating careers and rock music history. "461 Ocean Boulevard" not only marks the return ofTEN as the main focus, but also demonstrates its ability to inject innovation into genres that are often considered traditional.

The cover version of "I Shot the Sheriff" also shows that the guitarist is able to bring a new touch to the songs that are already known, while other songs on this album show the artistic maturity and exploration of music that continues to grow.