Basically Frightened The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton (2012)

Why is it that Billy Bob Thornton Dave Matthews Peter Buck Derek Trucks Phish Widespread Panic and Blues Traveler are all huge fans of Colonel Bruce Hampton but youve never heard of him Bruce began his career with an unprecedented six figure record deal in 1970 The Hampton Grease Bands first album went on to be the worst selling album in the history of Columbia Records He made a brave decision and continued his musical career devoting himself to creating pure art rather than attempt any commercial success The result has been an amazing influential 50 year catalog of music and philosophy Dubbed the father of the Jam Band music scene he is a guru to many a celeb Why is he still a secret