“I’m Jimmy Carl Black and I’m the Indian of the group.”

RIP Jimmy.

Rest easy Jimmy. The early Mothers were the Beatles to some of us.

Freak Out! was released in 1966 not 1964.

it’s about time somebody reported this story. i’ve been trying to find something about it online for days.

El Indio was a kind and talented man. I enjoyed jamming with him during the ’80s when he lived in Austin. Peace on ya, my brother.

fuss, an’ I cuss an’ I keep on drinkin’,
Till my eyes puff up an’ turn red!
I drool on m’shirt,
I see if he’s hurt,
Kick him again in the head, yes!
Kick him again in the head, boys!-ac

It was so important I had to say it three times…your name will live on Jimmy Carl…But RS… guys like Matt Taibbi are laughable miscreants.

The Mothers of Invention were one of my favorite groups of the 60s! Now Jimmy can join that great R&R band in the sky! No doubt Frank will greet you with open arms!

Had the honor of getting to party with Jimmy Carl about 10 years ago. He was still a party animal and we was touring the US and knew a friend of mine, made a couple of days and hung out with us. God Bless you Indian brother, tell Jesse Ed Davis I said hello.

Rest in peace, Jimmy. You were a very kind man and a great musician.

Two college buddies of my oldest brother played “Freak Out” on my dad’s stereo when I was about 14 and I was never the same. The Mothers were a peerless band and those guys deserved more acclaim (and money) than they got (except Zappa, of course, who only got more and more). Glad to see at least a mention of JCB by this mag.

Jimmy Carl was a fascinating person to be around–a passionate man with strong beliefs, and woe be unto him who got in the way when “the Indian” was pissed off. He could be a real handful, but that’s the way the more interesting people are. On the flip side he had a huge heart and could be effusive with praise towards fellow musicians. I’m so sorry he’s gone. All the best to everyone dealing with his loss.
ps–gotta add–I thought he was a damned fine drummer.

Jimmy Carl, Sonny to me, was the significant other of my mom for about two decades in New Mexico and Texas. I came to know Sonny quite well living outside Austin, Texas in the eighties and am glad he was a friend. He had that big ol grin shinning through that very indian face most of the time and was often covered in paint from his day job at the time. He was one cool cat and will be missed by all who knew him. Jimmy liked to drink a beer, smoke some of the good stuff, and groove to the sounds of rock-n-roll. He played the drums rocking out up until the end doing what he loved. We should all be so blessed. See Ya Sonny

the geronimo black LP rocks wish i could hear it again GOD bless Jimmy

A prom queen type in my high school home room gave me a copy of Absolutely Free in the early 70’s. After listening to it I couldn’t figure why the hell she had the album in the first place! I asked and she said her cousin, Jimmy Carl Black, had given it to her, JCB confirmed that she was his cousin to me years later in an e-mail. Still have that LP that originally came form him and I credit him with a life-changing moment for me as a musician. RIP

I had the privilege of performing with Jimmy and Eugene Chadbourne on a couple of numbers last year when they were in Bloomington, Indiana and the ÜtHaus Jazz Band opened for them. He was a great guy and had some fascinating stories to tell during the soundcheck. When a friend of mine met him after the gig and told him he was from Sonoma County, Jimmy said, “What the hell are you doing HERE!” He said he hadn’t been back there much since they closed down the old American Legion in El Monte.

Saw the Mothers in ‘68. These guys were the real deal.
JCB was a fine, friendly guy.
RIP

Thank you for all of the kind words that are being said about my father. He deserves to be recognized not only for his kind heart and for being such a friendly guy, but also for his contribution to the music world. He was one dedicated musician. I never told my dad this but he was and always will be the ultimate rock star in my eyes. I love you Dad.

Had the honour of one Great evening Here in Liverpool with Jimmy , A True Gent of Rock n roll Thanks for the Jimi and Janis stories Jimmy ,Thinking of your family at this time here in england Hes O.k Up there with Mich and Jimi H. ( From PAUL + GEOFF )

Rest In peace. and Keep on Playing!! You will be missed

GOD BLESS YOU JIMMY, THANK YOU FOR GARY, DARRELL AND GERONIMO. THEY ARE UNIQUE WONDERFUL MEN I AM PROUD TO CALL FRIENDS. LOVING, CARING, GIFTED INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE ENRICHED MY LIFE IN MANY WAYS. YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON IN THE FINE MEN THAT YOU HAVE BLESSED THIS WORLD WITH.

Jimmy,you were awesome.Miss you already

Through the air upon I cloud I fly towards the sky, far, far, far, far.

There to find the Holy Place,

Ah, now the change comes over me.

Geronimo

Through the air upon I cloud I fly towards the sky, far, far, far, far.

There to find the Holy Place,

Ah, now the change comes over me.

Geronimo

Jimmy feels your love!