Jimmy Carl Black facts for kids
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Jimmy Carl Black
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Black in 2005
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Inkanish Jr. |
| Also known as | Indian Ink, The Indian Of The Group |
| Born | February 1, 1938 El Paso, Texas, United States |
| Died | November 1, 2008 (aged 70) Siegsdorf, Germany |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion, vocals |
| Years active | late 1950s – 2008 |
| Associated acts | The Mothers of Invention, Muffin Men, Captain Beefheart, Geronimo Black, The Grandmothers, Black, Brown and Blue, Strange News From Mars |
James Carl Inkanish, Jr. (born February 1, 1938 – died November 1, 2008), known as Jimmy Carl Black, was a talented drummer and singer. He was best known for being a member of the famous rock band The Mothers of Invention.
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Early Life and Music Career
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Jimmy Carl Black was born in El Paso, Texas. His father was of Southern Cheyenne descent. Black was known for his special saying: "Hi Boys and Girls, I'm Jimmy Carl Black, and I'm the Indian of the group." You can hear this line on the Mothers of Invention album We're Only in It for the Money. He even said it in the movie 200 Motels.
Jimmy Carl Black played drums and sang for The Mothers of Invention from 1965 to 1969. This band was led by the unique musician Frank Zappa. Black also appeared in Zappa's movie 200 Motels, where he sang a song called "Lonesome Cowboy Burt." He continued to work with Frank Zappa sometimes, even singing on the album You Are What You Is in 1981.
Jimmy Carl Black had great respect for Frank Zappa. He once said:
I would have told him that I appreciated his friendship through the years and that I had learned a lot from him. I really loved Frank like you do a brother.
Later Music Projects
After The Mothers of Invention, Jimmy Carl Black started his own band called Geronimo Black in 1972. He also played drums for Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band in 1975. He used the stage name Indian Ink during this time.
In the 1980s, Black joined other former Zappa musicians to form a band called "The Grandmothers." Later, he moved to Austin, Texas, and teamed up with English singer Arthur Brown. They recorded an album of classic R&B songs together.
In the 1990s, Jimmy Carl Black moved to Italy and then to Germany. He continued to play music, often reforming The Grandmothers with other original members.
Final Years and Legacy
Black often performed as a guest singer with the Muffin Men. This band from England played songs by Frank Zappa. He toured a lot with them across Europe between 1993 and 2007. He also worked on a project called Strange News From Mars with other musicians who had played with Zappa.
Jimmy Carl Black and Eugene Chadbourne formed a duo called "the Jack and Jim Show." They played together in Europe and the US, performing songs by Zappa and Captain Beefheart.
In 2007, an audio story about Jimmy Carl Black's life was recorded. It was called The Jimmy Carl Black Story.
Sadly, Jimmy Carl Black was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2008. He passed away on November 1, 2008, in Germany. His life and music are remembered by fans and fellow musicians. A documentary about him, Where's the Beer and When Do We Get Paid?, was released in Germany in 2013. His autobiography, For Mother's Sake, was published in 2013, sharing his life story in his own words.
Key Bands and Projects
Jimmy Carl Black was part of many bands and projects throughout his career. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- The Mothers of Invention (1965–1969)
- Geronimo Black (1969–1973)
- Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band (1975)
- The Grandmothers (1980–1982, and later)
- The Jack & Jim Show (with Eugene Chadbourne, 1993–2008)
- The Muffin Men (1993–2008)
Selected Discography
Jimmy Carl Black released many albums throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with various bands.
Solo Albums
- A Lil' Dab'l Do Ya (1987)
- Brown, Black & Blue (1988) – with Arthur Brown
- When Do We Get Paid? (1998)
- Indian Rock Songs from Jimmy Carl Black (2005)
With The Mothers of Invention
- Freak Out! (1966)
- We're Only in It for the Money (1967)
- Uncle Meat (1969)
With Frank Zappa
- 200 Motels (1971)
- You Are What You Is (1981)
Other Collaborations
- Geronimo Black (Geronimo Black, 1972)
- Grandmothers (The Grandmothers, 1980)
- Strange News From Mars (Jon Larsen, 2007)
Images for kids
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Jimmy Carl Black in 2005
See also
In Spanish: Jimmy Carl Black para niños
