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- Electric Tears
- Released 2002
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- Colma
- Released 1998
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- Enter The Chicken
- Released 2005
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- Monsters And Robots
- Released 1999
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biography
Buckethead is one of the most bizarre and enigmatic figures in American underground and experimental music since Parliament-Funkadelic birthed their bevy of cosmic characters in the mid-'70s. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist best known for his virtuosic command of the electric guitar, Buckethead is one of the instrument's most recognizable contemporary innovators, his rapid-fire riffing, near-robotic fretwork, and idiosyncratic lead lines combining elements of Yngwie Malmsteen, Adrian Belew, Slayer's Kerry King, P-Funk's Eddie Hazel, and avant-improv artist John Zorn's Scud-attack sax abuse. His first group, the San Francisco-based metal-funk combine the Deli Creeps, were a regional success, but disbanded before they could release anything. Buckethead's solo career has been more productive, thanks mostly to the motivation of Zorn and Bill Laswell, the latter of whom Buckethead has also recorded and toured with in Praxis. Laswell has also produced a number of Buckethead's solo albums (including Dreamatorium and Day of the Robot) and included him on more than a dozen one-off recordings with the likes of Hakim Bey, Bootsy Collins, Anton Fier, Jonas Hellborg, and Bernie Worrell. In addition to releases including 1998's Colma, Buckethead has also contributed soundtrack material to such films as Last Action Hero and Street Fighter. Buckethead returned in 1999 with Monsters and Robots, after which he joined the short-lived reformation of Guns N' Roses. A steady stream of releases followed into the 21st century ranging from the contemplative Electric Tears to more electronica/rock hybrid, and collaborations with San Francisco's underground hip-hop scene. In the following decade, he averaged a few releases a year, teaming up with dozens of artists, including Les Claypool, Iggy Pop, and Mike Patton, and in 2008, he collaborated with actor/musician Viggo Mortenson for Pandemonium from American. ~ Sean Cooper, All Music Guide
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Wow!
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- By Ogle67
- 7/24/2009 13:50:49
- Buckethead is amazing. Anyone that says he is just randomly playing things does not play guitar. What he does is incredably difficult technique wise. He takes musc to a new level. i recommend the "pepper's ghost" album. it has a little something for everyone.
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stunning guitar work
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- By Zoodle1
- 1/9/2009 18:32:43
- Bizarre, no doubt. Genius, probably. Technically on par with the best guitar players of today. Saw him in concert recently and was blown away.Although he leans to metal, he does a very nice job with ambient/progressive when he chooses. (Crime Slunk Scene). He styles are a bit jumbled at times, I'd love to see him develop the musicality of someone like Adrian Below.
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Amazing.
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- By The Decode
- 9/17/2008 06:03:45
- Buckethead has talent. Being taught by Paul Gilbert when he was younger has put him on top of the rest. His style is unique. A little on the weird side but it's great.
I would also recommend Satriani and Vai to bucketbot fans. :) - 7 out of 9 people
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- By Stockton14
- 9/11/2008 04:23:37
- thats real.....
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Bucketheads a psycho..
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- By Deathcubedave
- 9/10/2008 15:21:02
- Only Bucketheads mom can call him Brian.....
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