The Village Inn
In order to survive while living in "STUDIO Z," I worked a weekend gig at The Village Inn (80 miles away in Sun Village). This is the emcee (identity unknown), introducing the band: Johnny Franklin [bass], toby [drums], 'Frankie Zappo' [guitar], and, overlooked in the excitement, Motorhead on tenor sax.
Opening Night at "Studio Z"
This is a collage of some dialog and music from the party on opening night. The guests included Captain Beefheart, his former girlfriend Laurie, Ray Collins, Motorhead Sherwood, and Bob Narciso. Bob is singing about the Pall Malls. Motorhead is talking about his girlfriend.
Original Mothers rehearsal
Almost by accident, we got a record deal. We were completely broke, and the finance company was coming after Jimmy Carl black's drum set. We used to collect pop bottles to cash them in so we could buy Wonder Bread and baloney for the rehearsals. In spite of this, we got to practice in some of the best rehearsal places in town. Tim Sullivan had a studio on Seward St. (now occupied by Haskell Wexler). Tim still owed me some money for the "RUN HOME SLOW" movie track. Instead of paying me, he let us use his soundtage. The ever-present Akai tape recorder moved in with us.
Band Introductions From The Fillmore West
In either late '65 or early '66, we worked the Fillmore West as an opening act for Lenny Bruce. Ray Collins provides the introductions, mispronouncing Elliot Ingber's last name. Bill Graham finishes things off.
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