Drums: Topper Headon

Nick Headon – Topper from The Clash – came to our studio and we had a jam. That's not something I do, but he likes jazz funk and I do too. He's tight and hits the kit hard but he's kind of tentative.

Banjo: Levon Helm

We've all seen The Band's The Last Waltz and there's nothing he can't do. Helm did a little moment on banjo, which is why he's there.

Bassist: Paul McCartney

My favourite bass player, and I dare say he could help write the occasional melody.

Backing vocals: Panda Bear & Mavis Staples

Panda Bear is from Animal Collective. How beautiful are they? It's like The Beach Boys go raving. I also love The Staple Singers. When they sang 'The Weight' with The Band, it's the best thing I've seen! She's very sexy.

Guitar: Jonny Greenwood

It was going to be Neil Young but it was getting too California, so it's got to be Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.

Lead vocals: Lowell George

He sung with Little Feat. I'm such a grandad, but he was unbelievable. He makes me want to cry. He looked like a bus driver but what a voice!

Zero 7's album Yeah Ghost is out now on Atlantic