Last November, John ‘Drumbo’ French appeared at Rough Trade East in London to talk about the early days of Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band and the newly released Magic Band live album.
Ahead of their upcoming UK tour (see below for dates) we bring you a video recorded on the night in which John describes working with Don Van Vliet and how the beat came about for the song Bat Chain Puller.
The Magic Band Plays The Music Of Captain Beefheart – Live is available now
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