Jimmy Carl Black
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Jimmy Carl Black (born James Inkanish, Jr. on February 1, 1938) was a drummer for The Mothers of Invention. Born in El Paso, Texas, he is best known for his Cheyenne heritage and his drooping moustache. His trademark line was "Hi Boys and Girls, I'm Jimmy Carl Black, and I'm the Indian of the group." He appeared in the movie 200 Motels and sings the song "Lonesome Cowboy Burt". He is currently working as a guest vocalist with The Muffin Men, a Frank Zappa tribute band based in Liverpool, England. He still tours and resides in Germany. Steely Dan's Walter Becker is a noted booster of "the great" Jimmy Carl Black. At Steely Dan's 2001 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction Becker eschewed the customary "thank yous," instead asking the assembled if they remembered who the original Mothers of Invention drummer was. Becker has unsuccessfully lobbied the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Black's inclusion as a founding member of the Mothers of Invention. Anti-shirt inventor Kyle Boné has joined Becker in furiously supporting JCB's inclusion in the R&R Hall of Fame.
[edit] Bands and collaborations
- The Keys (1962 - ?)
- The Soul Giants (1964)
- The Mothers / The Mothers of Invention (with Frank Zappa, 1964 - 1969)
- Geronimo Black (1970 - 1973)
- The Valley Loboys (mid/late 1970's)
- The Grandmothers (1980 onwards)
- Jimmy Carl Black and the Mannish Boys (mid/late 1980s?)
- Arthur Brown (late 1980s)
- The Jack & Jim Show (1991 - 1994)
- The Farrell and Black Band (1995 onwards)
- The Muffin Men (1995 onwards)
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