Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton (2012)

Delve into the enigmatic world of Colonel Bruce Hampton, a musical marvel celebrated by the likes of Billy Bob Thornton, Dave Matthews, Peter Buck, Derek Trucks, Phish, Widespread Panic, and Blues Traveler, yet remains a mystifying figure to the masses. Launched into the music scene with an extraordinary six-figure record deal in 1970, Hampton's journey took an unexpected turn when his debut album with The Hampton Grease Band attained the dubious honor of being Columbia Records' worst selling album. Undeterred by commercial failure, Hampton made a resolute choice to pursue the creation of unadulterated art, spurning the conventional pursuit of commercial acclaim. The outcome is an awe-inspiring array of music and philosophy spanning over five decades. Lauded as the founding father of the Jam Band music scene, he is a spiritual guide and inspiration to countless famous personalities, yet remains an enigma shrouded in secrecy to the world. "Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton" is an exploration of this paradox - a man intensely admired by the stars yet virtually unknown to the public. It's an intriguing journey into the life and legacy of a true musical maverick.

Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton is a documentary movie directed by Tom Lawson.

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