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William Shatner Collaborates on Ponder The Mystery
William Shatner and Billy Sherwood collaborated on Ponder The Mystery, which features 15 songs and several guest musicians.
William Shatner collaborated with Billy Sherwood on Ponder The Mystery, their fourth musical collaboration. Shatner said he was not a major fan of progressive rock before he met Sherwood. He said he connected progressive rock with science fiction. Shatner wrote new lyrics for Ponder The Mystery, resulting in 15 songs. The album includes guest musicians Steve Vai, Edgar Winter, Robbie Krieger, Mick Jones and Edgar Froese.
Al Di Meola called Shatner directly to take part in the project after hearing that Shatner was making a new album. Rick Wakeman added some parts to Ponder The Mystery. Shatner’s album The Transformed Man was released in 1968. His 2011 album Seeking Major Tom was released by Cleopatra. Ponder The Mystery was introduced with three small club concerts in Los Angeles. Shatner said that some songs on Ponder The Mystery make him cry every time he listens to them.
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