lazarus
Blue Crack Supplier
I first became aware of him via that Last Waltz appearance, but have since enjoyed the sampling of his own discography I've explored (namely his first few albums). Definitely need to hear more.
One of a kind.
Reading his Wiki bio is a real trip. Not many musicians have their finger mangled by a gunshot and have to switch from guitar to piano, are arrested for drug dealing and running a brothel and serve time in a Federal prison, have a Muppet and music festival named after him, member of legendary sessions group The Wrecking Crew, and managed to play with Van Morrison (also producing his album A Period of Transition), the Stones, and Spiritualized.
Also, this is timely considering the recent demise of Leon Redbone:
One of a kind.
Reading his Wiki bio is a real trip. Not many musicians have their finger mangled by a gunshot and have to switch from guitar to piano, are arrested for drug dealing and running a brothel and serve time in a Federal prison, have a Muppet and music festival named after him, member of legendary sessions group The Wrecking Crew, and managed to play with Van Morrison (also producing his album A Period of Transition), the Stones, and Spiritualized.
Also, this is timely considering the recent demise of Leon Redbone: