Tag Archives: jimmy carl black

“It Happen(e)d Here”

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in: The Arf-Society will release a limited edition two-CD set of the legendary Grandmothers reunion concert from 28 July 2002. The price is just 15 Euros, with all proceeds going towards helping Jimmy Carl Black pay his medical … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carl Black: Stick Man For Ever!

Posted on September 16, 2008 by urbangraffito

I just received my copy of Jimmy Carl Black’s “Stick Man For Ever!” in the mailbox from Cafepress. Except for lacking the appropriate ID3 tags to the mp3 tracks when I uploaded the CD onto my computer, and the non-existent … Continue reading →

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A Concert For Jimmy

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I guess by now you know that Jimmy Carl Black is battling a nasty cancer, and has been confronted with very heavy hospital bills in attempting to do so. To help out, a benefit concert is in the works. The … Continue reading →

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Let’s Help Out A Mother

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Last week, Jimmy Carl Black had an operation to remove a tumour on his lung. Now, the tumour has turned out to be cancerous. Idiot Bastard Son, who spoke with Jimmy last Thursday writes: He sounded fairly chipper, but they … Continue reading →

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Interview With Jimmy Carl Black

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A few months back Just a week ago, Andrew Greenaway did an interview with Jimmy Carl Black. Despite health problems, Jimmy’s in good spirits, performing with The Muffin Men and recording with various other artists across Europe. Just one project … Continue reading →

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New 1980 Live FZ Footage

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Dated October 12, 1980 and recorded in Albuquerque at Johnson Gym. October 12, 1980. The clip shows “Harder Than You Husband” with Jimmy Carl Black, and “Bamboozled By Love” with Ike Willis. Jimmy Carl Black was living in Albuquerque at … Continue reading →

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