Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton

Overview

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?

Directed by Tom Lawson

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Bruce Hampton

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Stanley Booth

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John Bell

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Peter Buck

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Jimmy Buffett

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Oteil Burbridge

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Ron Currens

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Warren Haynes

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Jimmy Herring

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Flournoy Holmes

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Bill Kreutzmann

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Chuck Leavell

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Dave Matthews

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Billy Bob Thornton

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Mike Gordon

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