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When you're a guitarist and singer in Frank Zappa's band for a decade, it's gonna rub off- there are worse things. Selected Works is the essential Ike Willis collection in that it's the only Ike Willis collection, gathering and re-mastering solo material.
Genre:
Rock: Progressive Rock
Release Date:
2002
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Selected Works
© Copyright-Ike Willis
(824837500225)
Record Label: Uwanna? Records
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Ike Willis joined the late Frank Zappa's band in 1977 and took his place for more than ten years as singer and guitarist for some of the greatest bands you never heard in your life.
Now if you've heard Zappa's bands, then you know Ike Willis. Ike is featured on nearly 30 Zappa CDs and is most popular for his seminal vocal work on such works as "Thing-Fish" and "Joe's Garage, Acts I, II (& III)".
Ike plays Ike Willis music, too. For the new CD, "Ike Willis: Selected Works," Ike chose tracks from his "Should'a Gone Before I Left" and "Dirty Pictures" releases. These are digitally re-mastered by Grammy award winning producer, Douglas Spotted Eagle.
Ike Willis has been busy for the last few years performing in North and South America, Europe and in 2003, Australia. Ike has been recently featured on numerous radio and television programs and as featured 'guest artist' on videos, recordings and tours with acts such as; Moe, Les Claypool, Project Object, Terry Robb, Italy's Elio e le Storie Tese and more.
Ike will be touring in support the new CD with Project Object and other bands on 4 continents with performances scheduled through mid 2003.
It is my sincere hope that you enjoy Ike Willis' music as much I do and that together we can support this tremendous artist in bringing us more of his music for years to come.
Thank you,
Steve Auerbach
Uwanna Records
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LOVED THIS GUY SINCE THE DAYS OF "CLOWN"...
author: CRAIG MONROE OF BREEZE RECORDS
IKE IS THE BOMB...LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 21ST CENTURY IKE WILLIS, WHERE ART THOU...
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author: CD Baby
When you’re a guitarist and singer in Frank Zappa’s band for a decade, it’s gonna rub off— there are worse things. Selected Works is the essential Ike Willis collection in that it’s the only Ike Willis collection, gathering and re-mastering solo material. Indulge yourself in this powerhouse album of great progressive rock with a touch of the 80's and a hearty dose of soul.
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IKE WILLIS-SHOWING HIS STUFF
author: ARMINTROUT
SELECTED WORKS demonstrates Zappa's decision to collaborate with Ike Willis for the remainder of his life. Ike's talents shine through here! I hope for the re-release of the two originals. Don't forget PROJECT OBJECT...
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Some soulful blues-jazz-reggae-whatever you’ve never heard. Get it.
author: Bill Frost, City Weekly Newspaper
IKE WILLIS Selected Works (UWannaRecords.com) * * * *
When you’re a guitarist and singer in Frank Zappa’s band for a decade, it’s gonna rub off—there are worse things. Selected Works is the essential Ike Willis collection in that it’s the only Ike Willis collection, gathering and re-mastering solo material from his out-of-print Should’a Gone Before I Left (‘88) and Dirty Pictures (‘98) that meshes seamlessly despite the gap. Unlike other solo Zappa sidemen, Willis is more soulful than technical, but this is still some of the most complex blues-jazz-reggae-whatever you’ve never heard. Get it.
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