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The Magic Band

The Magic Band has been played on NTS over 140 times, featured on 128 episodes and was first played on 21 November 2012.

The Magic Band is a reformed version of Captain Beefheart's erstwhile backing band, led by "Drumbo" John French, Beefheart's drummer and musical factotum for the bulk of his recording career. It was convened at the urging of longtime Beefheart fan Matt Groening to play at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he curated in 2003.

The initial lineup had all played in the original Magic Band at one time or another: John French (Drumbo) on vocals, harmonica and drums, Gary Lucas and Denny Walley…

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Observatory Crest
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Virgin1974
Observatory Crest
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandVirgin1974
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Big Eyed Beans From Venus
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Reprise Records1972
Big Eyed Beans From Venus
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandReprise Records1972
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My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Reprise Records1972
My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandReprise Records1972
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My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Reprise Records1972
My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandReprise Records1972
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Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Reprise Records1972
Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandReprise Records1972
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Ice Cream For Crow
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Epic, Virgin1982
Ice Cream For Crow
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandEpic, Virgin1982
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Bat Chain Puller
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Warner Bros. Records1978
Bat Chain Puller
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandWarner Bros. Records1978
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Too Much Time
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Reprise Records1972
Too Much Time
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandReprise Records1972
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Semi-Multicoloured Caucasian
Captain Beefheart, The Magic Band
Epic, Virgin1982
Semi-Multicoloured Caucasian
Captain Beefheart, The Magic BandEpic, Virgin1982
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I’m Glad
Captain Beefheart, His Magic Band
Buddah Records1970
I’m Glad
Captain Beefheart, His Magic BandBuddah Records1970
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