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(1992 – present)
Buckethead is an American musician, songwriter and guitar virtuoso, famed for his distinctive stage outfit and elaborate stage shows. He has released 34 solo albums and performed on over 50 more since 1992. He has also made guest appearances on more than 40 different albums by various artists. His music spans such diverse areas as heavy metal, funk, ambient, jazz, electronic, and avant-garde music.
When performing in his theatrical persona, Buckethead used to wear a KFC bucket (emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker that read “FUNERAL” in black block letters) on his head and a plain white costume mask (commonly found in costume shops and used primarily for dramatic theater productions). More recently, he has switched to a plain white bucket no longer bearing the KFC logo. He also incorporates nunchaku, robot dancing, and toy trading into his stage performances. Buckethead’s persona represents a character who was “raised by chickens” and has made it his “mission in life to alert the world to the ongoing chicken holocaust in fast-food joints around the globe.”
Although a multi-instrumentalist, Buckethead is best known for his electric guitar playing. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the “Top 20 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time.”
When performing in his theatrical persona, Buckethead used to wear a KFC bucket (emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker that read “FUNERAL” in black block letters) on his head and a plain white costume mask (commonly found in costume shops and used primarily for dramatic theater productions). More recently, he has switched to a plain white bucket no longer bearing the KFC logo. He also incorporates nunchaku, robot dancing, and toy trading into his stage performances. Buckethead’s persona represents a character who was “raised by chickens” and has made it his “mission in life to alert the world to the ongoing chicken holocaust in fast-food joints around the globe.”
Although a multi-instrumentalist, Buckethead is best known for his electric guitar playing. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the “Top 20 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time.”
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
Many many guitarists aroung, but when it comes to both emotion and skills, Buckethead is almost invincible. (except maybe for Al Di Meola as well, at least for me)
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Nurglych wrote:
welcome to the Buckethead land
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Lyovka wrote:
неймовірна енергетика!!!
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niQboy wrote:
Doesn't really look like he's heading to Finland anytime soon, or Europe for that matter.
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David_J1973 wrote:
Poland is waiting for you Buckethead! [6] Poland is waiting for everyone
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Lesl4t wrote:
Brazil is waiting for Buckethead
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Gisssh wrote:
Whole Europe is waiting for you Buckethead! <3 (especially Finland)
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Sanasta_Sanaan wrote:
я врываюсь.. !!!
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Awenie wrote:
Finland is waiting for you Buckethead! <3
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kspsml wrote:
Siege Engine
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xxEUROBOYxx wrote:
I love how Electric Sea songs became the most listened along the ones from Electric Tears :)
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YuriRay wrote:
Poland is waiting for you Buckethead! [5]
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Luci-kun wrote:
Electric Sea. So beautiful... T_T
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Chrabia297 wrote:
Hipster Buckethead, was wearing an Anonymous mask before it was popular
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The_Fenix wrote:
Sketches of Spain is his best song
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Niqqu wrote:
Electric Sea, awesome album!
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syomkin wrote:
Вперёд, Могучие Рейнджеры!
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trashcity_ wrote:
I fucking love Slash!!
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AcidMihau wrote:
who the fuck is mustaine? D: [2]
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Kuzapura wrote:
Poland is waiting for you :). [4]
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Cookies for Santa
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Frankenstein Brotherss (Buckethead + That 1 Guy)
Granada Theater, Dallas TX, United States
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