Col. Bruce Hampton –
Musician, actor, party pooper.
April 30, 1947 – May 2, 2017.
Aged 70 years.
Most recognized for: Referred to as “The Grand Daddy of the Jam Scene,” he played with Zappa, Widespread Panic, and several projects of his own. He also played band manager and “modern day poet” Morris in “Sling Blade.” At a star-studded concert commemorating his 70th birthday, the Colonel collapsed & died onstage during the night’s encore performance…. thusly setting the example for aging musicians who might say, “man… that’s the way I wanna go out.”
