Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton (2012)

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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
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 89 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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What is Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton about?
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?
Who directed Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton?
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton was directed by Tom Lawson.
Who stars in Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton?
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton stars Bruce Hampton, Stanley Booth, John Bell, Peter Buck, Jimmy Buffett, Oteil Burbridge.
How long is Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton?
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton?
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton produced?
Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton was produced in United States of America.