Col. Bruce Hampton
Bruce Hampton was born (or hatched if you had asked him) Gustav Valentine Berglund III on April 30, 1947 at the Oak Ridge nuclear facility in Knoxville, TN, with three birth certificates.
In the late 1960s he was a founding member of Atlanta, Georgia's avant-garde Hampton Grease Band. Adopting the moniker Col. Bruce Hampton Ret., and sometimes playing a sort of dwarf guitar called a "chazoid," he formed several bands, including The Late Bronze Age, The Aquarium Rescue Unit, Fiji Mariners, The Code Talkers, Pharaoh Gummitt, and more. He was known for his charismatic, eccentric style and was widely regarded as the granddaddy of the jam-band scene. Hampton was a mentor to many musicians, with a keen eye and ear for talent. His musical influences on groups like Phish, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band and countless more is immeasurable, but his Mad Hatter charm, storytelling and dedication to aiding young musicians’ careers will perhaps be the most lasting elements of his legacy.
“Equal parts demented bluesman, Southern surrealist, shape-shifting bandleader, eccentric poet, musical adventurer and social scientist.”
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"This is a country record, we're just not sure what country." - Col. Bruce Hampton
Released on CD in 2000
Produced by Col. Bruce Hampton & Ricky Keller
Special Guests: Paul Barrere, Tinsley Ellis, T Lavitz, Sonny Emory, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Herring, Rev. Jeff Mosier, Jeff Sipe and more.
“Arkansas” is legendary underground icon Col. Bruce Hampton's most critically acclaimed studio album. The release by Terminus gets the deluxe treatment: Limited Edition, Remastered 180 Gram Pressing, Double LP-colored vinyl (translucent blue/pink), Tip-On Gatefold jacket. Special guests include: Tinsley Ellis, Paul Barrere, T Lavitz, Oliver Wells, Jimmy Herring, Otel Burbridge, Jeff Sipe, Rev. Jeff Mosier, and more.
Color: Heather Slate
Unisex, regular fit, crew neck and 100% combed cotton. Neck ribbing, side seamed, shoulder to shoulder tape, double needle hems, preshrunk to minimize shrinking. Made locally by Danger Press in Atlanta, GA.
One Ruined Life of a Bronze Tourist was originally recorded in 1978 for Atlanta's Pine Tree Records. Terminus Records re-released the album in 2000, complete with three bonus tracks. Colonel Bruce is a rare breed—he abides by no conventions or constraints.This is Late Bronze Age in prime form.
“Arkansas” is legendary underground icon Col. Bruce Hampton's most critically acclaimed studio album. Available now in Limited Edition, Remastered 180 Gram Pressing, Double LP, Tip-On Gatefold jacket. Special guests include: Tinsley Ellis, Paul Barrere, T Lavitz, Oliver Wells, Jimmy Herring, Otel Burbridge, Jeff Sipe, Rev. Jeff Mosier, and more.
