Buckethead

Birth : 1969-01-01, Los Angeles, California, USA

History

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 re-formation of Guns N' Roses. A steady stream of releases followed into the 21st century ranging from the contemplative Electric Tears to a 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 Mortensen for Pandemoniumfromamerica. A dizzying string of releases would follow before the actor and the enigmatic guitarist worked together again in 2011 on Reunion. The following year, Buckethead released Electric Sea, a follow-up to his 2002 album, Electric Tears. 

Movies

Middle
Music
A man struggles to understand his reality after having come face to face with an unknown demon.
Jauja
Music
A father and daughter journey from Denmark to an unknown desert that exists in a realm beyond the confines of civilization.
Buckethead - Live at the Aggie Theatre Fort Collins
Himself
BUCKETHEAD MARCH 6, 2008 FORT COLLINS, CO AUDIO SBD MATRIX AUDIO TAPED BY: FANOFTHEMULE MIXED BY: TAPERGUY27 SBD 1/4" > 1/8" > JB3 CHURCH AUDIO STC-11 > ST-9100 > JB3 DVD LPCM @ 48,000 HZ VIDEO: SONY DCR-HC40 FILMED BY: DREW PANASONIC PV-GS300 FILMED BY: FANOFTHEMULE 16:9/AVG BITRATE 7,900KBS/NTSC MIXED/EDITED/SYNCHED BY: TAPERGUY27 ALL AUTHORING DONE IN VEGAS 6.0 AND ARCH 3.0 NO SETLIST MENU BUT CHAPTER MARKS ARE PLACED APPROPRIATELY
Buckethead - Live at Mishawaka
Himself
Buckethead Live at Mishawaka on 6/16/06 2 Videos Covering The Performance - Buckethead Live at Mishawaka Set 1, Duration 1:16:26 Buckethead Live at Mishawaka Set 2, Duration 1:37:59 In my opinion this his Mishawaka Concert had some of the best performances of his songs hes ever done. Enjoy. Rhodri.
Young Buckethead - Vol. 2
Himself
Young Buckethead Vol. 2 is a DVD made by Buckethead and released in 2006 by Jas Obrecht's label, Avabella. Vol. 2 consists of a recompilation of concerts made by Buckethead and the band Deli Creeps, in which Buckethead is part of, just as Buckethead and the Deli Creeps were beginning to play outside of their southern California hometown. The material is cut into 2 volumes. Vol. 2 features two complete Deli Creeps concerts in San Francisco, unrehearsed backstage footage, and a rare Buckethead interview in a park. This time Saucy Patches appeared in one concert (9/1/90), before being replaced by Tony Black in the other concert (4/3/91).
Young Buckethead - Vol. 1
Himself
Young Buckethead Vol. 1 is the second DVD made by the guitarist Buckethead, released in 2006 by Jas Obrecht's label, Avabella. The material from this DVD was cut in half making 2 volumes of the DVD, Vol. 1 consists of a recompilation of concerts made by Buckethead and the band Deli Creeps, in which Buckethead is part of, just as Buckethead and the Deli Creeps were beginning to play outside of their southern California hometown. Vol. 1 features a 1990 Deli Creeps concert and the soundcheck in San Francisco, also a keyboard performance in a San Francisco basement, and an extended guitar solo performed by Buckethead at a family reunion. The DVD includes the original version of the song "Binge and Grab" from the album Giant Robot (1994). It features lyrics by singer Maximum Bob while the studio album version of the song is instrumental.
Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage
Musician
Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate genres into a whole new sound. Touching upon everything from worldbeat, funk, rock, hip-hop and jazz, there are no limits to his experimental approach. Among his many talents is his ability to bring together well-matched singers and players to create a distinct style that defies easy classification. His Soundstage episode embodies his unique approach, transcending any genre boundaries and delivering an engaging performance. From the World Beat of Tabla Beat Science, to the jazzy flavors of Pharoah Sanders backed by Material, it’s an exciting mix. Other surprises include a rocking Buckethead set that includes a little breakdancing and songs by Praxis. The show culminates with an all-star performance, funked up by Bootsy Collins.
Buckethead: Secret Recipe
Himself
Secret Recipe is a two-disc DVD set by musician Buckethead, containing a compilation of video and music clips, photos, artwork and concert footage documenting the guitarist's first 13 years as a performer.
Guns N' Roses: Live at the Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH
11.25.02 - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH opening acts: CKY, Mix Master Mike attendance: 6,000 set: Welcome To The Jungle, It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone, Live And Let Die, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Think About You, You Could Be Mine, Guitar Solo [Robin], Sweet Child O' Mine, Out Ta Get Me, Madagascar, Piano Solo, November Rain, Guitar Solo [Buckethead], Rocket Queen, The Blues, Chinese Democracy, Patience, Nightrain encore: Guitar Solo [Robin], Paradise City
DJ Q.bert's Wave Twisters
himself
A crew of heroes is determined to save the lost arts of Hip Hop. Break Dancing, Graffiti, MCing, and DJing from total extinction. The lost arts are being oppressed throughout inner-space by lord Ook and his evil minions the Chinheads. The dental commander Dr. Julio Azul DDS, assumed to be secretary Honey Drips, Dental Hygienist/Robot Rubbish, and Grandpa have a series of adventures, synch'd to the music. Armed with the ancient relic known as the Wave Twister (a small turntable/wristwatch, the only weapon powerful enough to defeat the enemies), they travel to the far ends of inner-space for a final confrontation with the sinister army of oppressors.
Guns N’ Roses: Live at the House of Blues - Las Vegas
Guns N’ Roses return to the stage in the debut of a new line up to rock the House of Blues!
All American Massacre
Leatherface
Incarcerated for over twenty-four years in solitary at a Texas State Psychiatric Hospital, one of the most notorious serial killers of the past century, Chop Top Sawyer, is interviewed by a tabloid news crew. Recalling fond memories of happier times, we flashback to the '70s and get a "taste" of life during one fateful evening for four youths encountering his hospitality as we join him for an over-the-top killing spree. As the interview winds to a close the crew get more than they bargained for as they experience what is to be the last in a long line of these all american massacres.
All American Massacre
Original Music Composer
Incarcerated for over twenty-four years in solitary at a Texas State Psychiatric Hospital, one of the most notorious serial killers of the past century, Chop Top Sawyer, is interviewed by a tabloid news crew. Recalling fond memories of happier times, we flashback to the '70s and get a "taste" of life during one fateful evening for four youths encountering his hospitality as we join him for an over-the-top killing spree. As the interview winds to a close the crew get more than they bargained for as they experience what is to be the last in a long line of these all american massacres.