On 'How Long' more great studio musicians appeared as guests, in particular drummer-maestro Terry Bozzio, Pat Torpey (of Mr Big), bassist Jimmy Haslip, ex Kansas vocalist John Elefante, Toto's Bobby Kimball and Great White associates Michael Lardie and Wyn Davis (who also produced the album). Songwriters would include, among others, AOR luminaries such as: Jeff Paris, Mark Spiro, Bill Trudell and Brett Walker. As of today 'How Long' is still regarded as one of the highest examples of hi-tech AOR / West Coast, with a superb production and immaculate songwriting. During the years it became more and more of a collector's item and the prices paid on E-bay exceeded 80 dollars. This 2007 reissue comes completely remastered and adds two unreleased bonus songs which were recorded during the original sessions and the first fruit of a reunion between Michael, Moon Calhoun and songwriter Jeff Paris entitled 'Wheelchair.' Frontiers Records. 2007. Recording information: Cocoa Butt Studio, Culver City, CA; Jeff Paris Studio, Studio City, CA; Loud Neighbour Studio, Van Nuys, CA; Total Access Studio.
Personnel
Moon Calhoun: lead and backing vocals
Michael Thompson: guitar
John Andrew Schreiner: keyboards
Leon Gaer: bass
John Keane: drums
Terry Bozzio: guest drums
Pat Torpey: guest drums
Bobby Kimball: backing vocals
John Elefante: backing vocals