Jimmy Carl Black (Born James Inkanish, Jr.)
February 1, 1938 – November 1, 2008
Jimmy Carl Black is best remembered as the drummer and occasional singer of Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention. He played with Zappa from 1964 to 1969 and appeared in his 1971 classic cult film, 200 Motels. Throughout the balance of Black’s career, he played with numerous bands including Captain Beefheart’s and numerous combos that included Zappa alumni. He continued to perform up until the year of his death. On November 1, 2008, Jimmy Carl Black died of lung cancer at the age of 70.
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james inkanish jr. – la injun o’de gruppe – once saieded sumthin’ to the effectation of now this zappa cat he’s ree-lee sumthin ta behold but beefheart – now beefheart – he’s dah reel deel. him an’ art(artie wid de green mustachio)/(ed marimba)tripp III wuz the two ex-muthers to take up same wit de beefheart group. ‘nother ex-mother of around the time – one ian robertson underwood – he also tried ta make tha rounds with beefheart but failed when whilst tryin ta pass de audition(imagine Capt Beefheart giving auditions for the Magic Band!)- claimed beefheart’s music gave him a headache!