Any Ike Willis fans?
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HECK yes. Ike is that perfect combination of musicality, guitar skill, vocal chops, stage presence, and sense of humor.
The story of how he got into Zappa's band is a good one!
"Where's my WAITRESS?"
The story of how he got into Zappa's band is a good one!
"Where's my WAITRESS?"
I loved him in Zappa's band, Vinnie Collauita praised him for his natural sense for polyrythyms and odd time signatures, but I don't know his work outside of that band and some tribute ensembles after Frank's death.
He sang Joe's part on Joe's Garage.
He sang Joe's part on Joe's Garage.
eldorado2001
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His 4-pc band performed in my town 8-10 years ago, a program of FZ songs. Was a fun show, the man can play guitar. I got to meet him after the show, seems like a nice cat. He was headed to St Louis to visit family.
We used to play this one in a band I was in. Ike has a wonderful voice.
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Timbresmith1
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He’s no Adrian Belew, but a fine job he did.
This is a good interview. He almost got caught with his hand in the medicine jar...
Very distinct with a tad of smoke according to my ears.
Ron R
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Absolutely!
Of course, I can't really think of anyone who came through Zappa's band that I don't have tremendous respect for, musically speaking.
Of course, I can't really think of anyone who came through Zappa's band that I don't have tremendous respect for, musically speaking.
Refugee
Friend of Leo's
I dug Ike a lot. But, I always thought Ray White was the better singer.
Digital Larry
Friend of Leo's
I met Ike at a local tribute act (the most excellent Stinkfoot Orchestra) performance a year ago August and talked to him for about 15 minutes (about Frank of course). Nice guy. I also saw him play with them earlier this year. I don't think his health is very good to be honest. I wish him the best. Still remember the first time I heard him on Joe's Garage.
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Engine Swap
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I saw the them on the tour for this at the Uptown in 1981 (yikes!).
Apparently, Ike wasn’t touring with them because he had a newborn. Great show!
Apparently, Ike wasn’t touring with them because he had a newborn. Great show!
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Nice! Love Bobby Vega's bass lines
