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 you've never heard of him? Bruce began his career with an unprecedented six figure record deal in 1970. The Hampton Grease Band's 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?
Director: Tom Lawson
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Bruce Hampton as Self |
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Stanley Booth as Self |
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John Bell as Self |
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Peter Buck as Self |
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Jimmy Buffett as Self |
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Oteil Burbridge as Self |
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Ron Currens as Self |
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Warren Haynes as Self |
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Jimmy Herring as Self |
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Flournoy Holmes as Self |
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Bill Kreutzmann as Self |
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Chuck Leavell as Self |
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Dave Matthews as Self |
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Billy Bob Thornton as Self |
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Mike Gordon as Self |
| Writing | Michael Koepenick | Writer |
| Directing | Tom Lawson | Director |
| Writing | Kathy West | Writer |
