Jim Sherwood
May 8, 1942 – December 25, 2011
Jim “Motorhead” Sherman was a saxophonist who spent many years playing alongside Frank Zappa in various bands. Sherwood and Zappa were still in high school when they are introduced because of their shared passion for record collecting. The year was 1956 and before long, Sherwood was playing in Zappa’s first band, the Black-Outs. When Zappa formed the Mothers Of Invention, Sherwood was first brought on as a roadie and occasional sound effect provider, but soon became a full-time member. He can be heard on such classic albums as Freak Out!, Uncle Meat, and Burnt Weeny Sandwich. He also played with Zappa-related bands like Ruben and the Jets, the Grandmothers, and Ant-Bee, as well as on several Zappa proper albums. Jim Sherwood was 69 when he passed away on December 25, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released.
Thanks to Paul Bearer for the assist.