The Magic Band

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The Magic Band were a US rock band. Originally Captain Beefheart's backing band, they reformed in 2003 under the direction of Beefheart's long-term drummer John "Drumbo" French [1], with Gary Lucas and Denny Walley on guitar, Rockette Morton on bass, and Michael Traylor on drums. After playing shows throughout the US and Europe, the band concluded their activities in 2006. [2]

Contents 1 Band Members 1.1 Members Participating in Reunion 2 Discography 3 External links

[edit] Band Members

[edit] Members Participating in Reunion

• Rockette Morton (Mark Boston) - bass, guitar
• Drumbo (John French) - vocals, drums, percussion
• Denny "Feelers Rebo" Walley - guitar, slide guitar
• Gary Lucas - guitar, slide guitar
• Michael Traylor - drums, percussion

[edit] Discography

• Back to the Front (2003)
• 21st Century Mirror Men (2005)

[edit] External links

• Official website
• The Magic Band reunion page at the Captain Beefheart Radar Station
• Drumbo's Farewell Address