bbqbob Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Another innovative musician from the 1960s has passed away from MS complications. Him and Zappa were good friends and fellow rock innovators. Not exactly everyone's cup of tea but I liked his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Another great gone... Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Freaky, I was just thinking about him yesterday, knowing that he had MS & that we would likely be hearing soon that he had passed away. Then I hear that he has in fact passed away. A really unique take on blues-Americana. He was a true original. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Here's to someone who took a part in shaping the musical universe we all enjoy... Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 RIP... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Biscuit Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 One of my absolute biggest heroes. real men just jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I wonder how Bill Harkleroad feels about it... Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 He was definitely a stranger, at least in his public persona. RIP Capt. dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 This year is sure taking a toll. RIP. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 A true original, inspiring and somewhat frightening. Rest in Peace, brother . . . "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcritic Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I loved him so, so perhaps this is apropos from The Spotlight Kid (1972): There Ain't No Santa Claus On The Evenin' Stage There aint no Santa Claus on the evenin stage There aint no way t pull the curtain N hide from hungers rage There aint no town t stop in There aint no time t stop in There aint no straw for my horse There aint no straw for my bed There aint no comfort in cold boards There aint no rumours or food for my stomach N someday Im gonna be saved Cause I gotta eat n drink n breathe n sleep N Im ah slave Down in hominys grotto theres ah soul dien n leavin Every second on the evenin stage Theres ah soul dien n rottin n pickin Some new kinda cotton With his fingers broken n his heart n back forgotten There aint no Santa Claus on the evenin stage There aint no Santa Claus on the evenin stage @Don Van Vliet Best to all-- Dave King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Personally, I had no use for Beefheart or his "music", as it were. Just couldn't get into it. But it's sad news for those who were fans and especially for those who are family. And at this time of year, it hits extra hard. So I'm saddened by that. He certainly didn't do anybody any harm to my knowledge. And he did things on his own terms, and that's to be admired. Rest in peace, Capt. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I saw the good Capt. once in Des Moines, Iowa, back in the '70s. Great concert. On You-Tube you can see a documentary of his life and music, if anyone is interested. It's pretty honest....... Also, clips of him playing and singing, and even him on late night TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 The only thing I liked by him was the vocal he did on "Willie the Pimp". Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "Willie the Pimp" - was that the one were the guy wanted to "buy a grunt with a third party check"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Biscuit Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 The only thing I liked by him was the vocal he did on "Willie the Pimp". How much of his work have you actually heard? real men just jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I am as sad to hear that as I could be. CB/ Don (van) Vliet was one of my musical heroes from my teen years til the day after next week. I've studied & even learned some of his music. His approach informed my own, in between the Beatles, Hendrix & George Clinton's PFunk mob. Though many who actually played with CB were resentful of what they endured to work with him (he was apparently a very hard cat to get along with at times), they all continued to respect what he created with their help. Truly, There ain't No Santa Claus...long may we enjoy the music Don sculpted now that he's "up in his glider". , whipping up on what ZZTop would like to be. For those who may think that BeefheART was only about "harsh, weird" music, dig these 2 tunes. My Head Is My Only House Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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