Portrait of Jimmy Carl Black

Jimmy Carl Black

Musicians · drummer · percussionist

🇺🇸 United States

American musician (1938–2008)

About Jimmy Carl Black

James Inkanish, Jr. (February 1, 1938 – November 1, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Carl Black, was an original member of the Mothers of Invention, providing drums and vocals. He is known for introducing the songs "Are You Hung Up?" and "Concentration Moon" from the Mothers' album We're Only in It for the Money (1968) saying "Hi boys and girls, I'm Jimmy Carl Black and I'm the Indian of the group."

Quick facts

Known for
Freedom Jazz Dance, When Do We Get Paid?, Indian Rock Songs from Jimmy Carl Black
Born
1938-02-01
Died
2008-11-01
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
El Paso
Associated area
United States
Active period
1938-02-01 – 2008-11-01

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