Captain Beefheart Discography
Magic Band Members' Discographies
Jeff Cotton
Aka Antennae Jimmy Semens
Jeff probably has the distinction of recording with a band at an earlier age than any other Magic Band member. He began his first band The Exiles when he was only 14 and they released their debut single within a few months. When this band fell apart in 1966 he played with several unrecorded bands - The Allusions, Blues In A Bottle (with John French, Mark Boston and later Bill Harkleroad) - before joining the Magic Band in 1967.
An unfortunate incident resulted in Jeff quitting the band during 1969 after the recording of Trout Mask. When he'd recovered he hooked up with former Exiles bandmates to form the legendary, but seriously under-rated, MU.
For the full story of Jeff's musical career visit Steve's Space Blues website
Magic Band Albums
- Strictly Personal
- Mirror Man
- Trout Mask Replica
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