Jimmy Carl Black 1938-2008
“Lonesome Cowboy Burt” was “Harder Than Your Husband (to get along with).” Where’s my waitress?
He was one talented Mother drummer.
Speaking of Zappa’s drummers, here’s a beat-off between Chad Wackerman and Terry Bozzio, with a couple of absolutely ridiculous drum sets.
Don’t like them? Here’s Gene Krupa vs. Buddy Rich.
Don’t like them? Here’s Marky Ramone to explain it all.
Don’t like Marky Ramone?
Eh.
Jaco Pastorius with John Scofield. Not sure who is on drums. Pastorius is my all time favorite bass player, (with Bootsy Collins a close second).
Willie Dixon was a classic bassman. Not sure who is on the ivories, but it’s not Eubie Blake, Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons or Pete Johnson. Memphis Slim?
This has gotta be one of the greatest blues lineups in history: Willie Dixon, Memphis Slim, T-Bone Walker, Helen Hume, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee and John Jackson.
Emotional Weather Report delivered by Tom Waits.
[Image from Pixdaus.]
My Halloween punkins make dogs howl and little kids cry. I’ve never understood it…
[Another terrifying image from Arbroath.]
[From Arbroath.]
Pete Drake is kinda famous in a way you’d never suspect after watching this. I love it. [Found here.]
Ms. Cellanea found this original version of Jurassic Park.
One of the prettiest but saddest Country Rock songs ever recorded: “Melissa” by the Allman Bros.
On the other hand, the Allmans’ “Jessica” lifts the load. Roadtrip music at its best.
Okay. Y’all heard of Bo Diddley. Here’s the Diddley Bo played by a master, Seasick Steve. All rhythm; raw as y’all can get.
(That last one’s for Roo Skinner Phil. Give him a howdy and tell him Bunk sent you.)
Tacky Raccoons 