Buckethead

Born: 1969-01-01

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. 


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Guns N’ Roses: Live at the House of Blues - Las Vegas

as uncredited
Released: 2001-01-01

Guns N’ Roses return to the stage in the debut of a new line up to rock the House of Blues!

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All American Massacre

as Leatherface
Released: 1998-01-01

Partially lost prequel and sequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, centered on Chop Top...

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DJ Q.bert's Wave Twisters

as himself
Released: 2001-01-23

A crew of heroes is determined to save the lost arts of Hip Hop. Break Dancing, Graffiti, MCing,...

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Buckethead: Secret Recipe

as Himself
Released: 2005-01-01

Secret Recipe is a two-disc DVD set by musician Buckethead, containing a compilation of video...

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Young Buckethead - Vol. 2

as Himself
Released: 2006-01-01

Young Buckethead Vol. 2 is a DVD made by Buckethead and released in 2006 by Jas Obrecht's label,...

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Guns N' Roses: Live at the Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH

as uncredited
Released: 2002-11-25

11.25.02 - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH opening acts: CKY, Mix Master Mike attendance: 6,000...

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Young Buckethead - Vol. 1

as Himself
Released: 2006-01-01

Young Buckethead Vol. 1 is the second DVD made by the guitarist Buckethead, released in 2006 by...

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Bill Laswell - World Beat Sound System: Live at Soundstage

as Musician
Released: 2006-07-13

Throughout three decades, Bill Laswell has been a constant innovator, fusing seemingly disparate...

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Buckethead - Live at the Aggie Theatre Fort Collins

as Himself
Released: 2008-03-06

BUCKETHEAD MARCH 6, 2008 FORT COLLINS, CO AUDIO SBD MATRIX AUDIO TAPED BY: FANOFTHEMULE ...

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Buckethead - Live at Mishawaka

as Himself
Released: 2006-06-16

Buckethead Live at Mishawaka on 6/16/06 2 Videos Covering The Performance - Buckethead Live at...

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MTV Video Music Awards

as Self
First aired: 1984-09-14

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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