John Simpkins Discovered late in life that he had a little musician inside of him. He originally was a Heismann trophy winning running back for Notre Dame, until he sustained a career ending knee injury just weeks before he was expected to be a first round NFL draft pick. In between physical therapy sessions, he picked u pa trumpet that he'd won on a bet from a degenerate gambler friend of his, and discovered that playing soothed the pain in his legs and in his soul. He now dedicates himself to the horn with the same moxie and aggression that he brought to the game of football, often injuring spectators at shows with his patened suplex move that had served him so well in college ball. He is also an avid organic gardener and a world class vegan chef./
Zach "Dak" West began his musical career with a short and traumatic stint as a back-up singer with Michael Jackson in the mid 80's. Shortly thereafter he gave up on the music game, and slipped into a decade long bought of depression and addiction. It wasn't until the mid 90's that he discovered he still had the urge to make music in his soul, if not the urge to be in the spotlight any longer. So he took up the drums, an instrument that afforded him an anonimity that singing never could, but still gave him a chance to practice his passion, picking up underage groupies. He is a frequent contributor to a variety of publications, including Barely Legal, Couldn't Be Any Closer To Being Illegal, and I Swear to God She Told Me She Was 18. /
Medicine believes he can fly
he believes he can touch the sky
he thinks about it every night and day
Spreads his wings and flys away
He believes he can soar
He sees you running through that open door
He believes he can fly
he believes he can fly
(Oh) He believes he can fly/
Dave is the co-founder of Nano-speculario-dietology. He has described his philosophies in more than 2 writings, including a non-book, and three tape recorded lectures delivered from McDonalds bathroom stall. The universal acclaim for the man — including imaginary awards and recognitions from midget-lesbos and the unprecedented popularity of his works among all mentally retarded occultists — is but one indicator of the effectiveness of his technologies. More importantly, there are millions of people around the world who consider they have no greater friend. His music has influenced the likes of Karl (whos admits to inserting lubricated/idiosynchratic protruberence of the genitalia species into his seemingly innocent pouting rectum during each listen)Rove and Kieth Hernandez. We can understand the high demand for this ineffable creature, and when his ptenoglossate lets up, we're sure he'll hit the road for another cream filled MEGA-TOUR!!!!!!
Influences
In order of tertiological and/or spectrographic density - Frank Zappa, Ray Charles, Cheech and Chong, The Funk Brothers, Muddy Waters, Bill Motherfuckin' Withers, Satchmo, Stevie Wonder, Tool, The Specials, Oakhurst, The Pogues, MIA, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, The Persuasions, Otis Redding, Buddy Rich, Flight of the Conchords, P-Funk, Howlin' Wolf, Stan Kenton, Leftover Salmon, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, O-Tone Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, W, Rage Against The Machine, Tim Fite, Jesus Fucking Christ, Tom Waits, The Clash, Zebra Junction, Van Morrison, The Temptations, Katalyst, She & Him, Gogol Bordello, Bad Religion, Billie Holiday, Fishbone, Zap Mama, Sonny Boy Williamson (I and II), Paul Simon, Miles Davis, South Park, Marvin Gaye, Gil-Scot Heron, The Animals, The Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Tegan and Sara, Velvet Underground, Psychodelic Zombies, Mr. Bungle, Cannonball Adderly, Aaron Neville, The Warlock Pincers, the Texas Tornados, Devotchka, Martin Buber, Hate breed, The Illuminati, Flogging Molly, Howard Booker Bridges, John Coltrane, Faith No More, Thelonious Monk, Victor Wooten, Ron Miles, Charlie Parker, Sly and The Family Stone, Grey Boy All-Stars, Spearhead, Ozomatli, The Mama's and The Papa's, The Beatles, The Kinks, Propaghandi, Tower Of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat And Tears, Fats Navarro, Fats Domino, Tribe Called Quest, The Moe Green Specials, Eddie Palmieri, Primus, NWA, Tito Puente, Snoop Dog, Meshell Ndegeocello, Astor Piazolla, Johny Cash, Dr. John, Sugar Blue, Weather Report, Scott Joplin, Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Valdez, George Gershwin, Charles Mingus, Clifford Brown, Robert Johnson, Mike & Jimmy Flores, Manuel Martinez Jr., Bob Marley, DeFord Bailey, Slim Harpo, Hank Williams, Willy Nelson, Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Jiño Mata, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Jerry lee Louis, Viva Ritchie Valens, Grandpa Joe Flores, Vicente Fernandez, and several others?
I
1-In the beginning, there was shit.
2-And verily, the lord said, "Let there be something other than this shit."
3-And so the lord spake some sacred shit and brought forth from the void Askimbo.
4-And he gaveth unto Askimbo horns and harps to blow upon and basses to plucketh and drums to beateth upon as well.
5- And in the beginning, there were but three souls in Askimbo, and they were called Geoff who did strum, Dave who did Plucketh, and Zach who beateth upon the heads of the drums.
6-And God looked down upon his creation, and realized that while Askimbo had been given instruments to play upon, and hands with which to play them, they had been given no adequate voice with which to sing forth the Lord's message.
7-So God brought forth another to act as the mouth piece of Askimbo, and he was called Clem.
8-But verily, the singer called Clem did fall into rebellion against the God of Askimbo, and did follow another false God.
9-So God made Askimbo practice their vocals until he could think of a better idea.
10-And lo, God did bring forth from the void Candra and John to Blow upon the Saxophone and the Trumpet.
11-And God spake to Candra and John, saying "Thine art my chosen horn section, play loud and play proud, for thou art compensating for some pretty poor vocals."
II
1-And so Askimbo did jam, and grew, and were fruitful unto the appointed day when the lord did speak to them again.
2-And the lord sayeth, " verily I have brought unto you another singer that is full of energy and soul, and has upon his head and righteous head of hair."
3-And his name was Howard, and he was indeed all of the things which God had promised unto Askimbo.
4-And God was pleased with his newest creation, and did bring forth more, saying unto Askimbo, "This is Brian, who beateth upon a drum called the Conga, and James to play upon the many other assorted percussion instruments."
5-And it was all good.
III
1-But Askimbo grew proud, and ignoreth the word of their lord, saying unto themselves, "We shall bring forth more souls for Askimbo."
2-And did summon from the void a sax player called John, and a singer called Harmony.
3-But these were faulty musicians, lacking the divine inspiration of God, and they did sucketh, a lot.
4-So God did strike down Harmony and John, and as a punishment, also Howard.
5And the Lord sayeth, "Askimbo, thou shalt wander the wilderness with no vocalist until thine repentance is sincere."
5-And Askimbo did wander the wilderness, and sing poorly as well.
IV
1-But upon their wanderings, Askimbo did meet a man called Jon Goneau, who did play upon the keyboards.
2-So Askimbo asked unto the Lord, "surely lord, this is one of thine flock who has been lost, could he join our group."
3-And the lord said "cool."
4-And so Askimbo continued to wander the wilderness until they met a man claiming to be sent of the lord, and claiming to be a vocalist, and claiming a variety of names, not least among them, Michael Wyandt.
5-And so Askimbo asked the Lord, "is this dude with you."
6-And the Lord laughed and sent forth a pack of wild dogs to devour the imposter.
V
1-But Askimbo again grew proud and quarrelsome, and some members spoke out against the funk that god had granted them.
2-So God, being in a generous and forgiving mood, as opposed to a smiting or devouring mood, did divide the band, saying unto Geoff and Candra, "Thou art now thine own group, do with it what thou wilt", and said unto James "Thou shalt move to California to play indoor Hockey and check out babes."
3-God then turned to address Brian, and everyone realized that he was missing.
4-And God declared, "Brian, wherever thou art, thou shalt forever be rootless, coming and going as thy wish, but never to fully share in the rewards of thine brothers labors."
VI
1-And God brought forth another from the void to fill in some holes left by his cleaning spree, and did call him Medicine Man, and gave unto him a voice to sing and a Harmonica to play upon.
2-But Jon Goneau did question the wisdom of the lord, saying "Lord, when shall we see the promised land if the band lineup changes every month."
3-And the lord did banish Jon to Burlington, Vermont for his blasphemy, leaving but four members.
4-And these four members were John upon the Trumpet, Dave upon the Bass, Zach to beateth upon the heads of drums, and Medicine to sing and blow the Harp.
5-And the Lord said unto the faithful, "For thou art Askimbo reborn, and my chosen funk children, and unto thee I will grant success beyond thine wildest dreams, and more sex and drugs and debauchery than thee can shake thine stick at."
6-And Askimbo thus waits for the fulfillment of Gods divine word.
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hey buddy way to rock my face off the other night! i'll miss coming to see you guys but the wind from one door closing opens another or some shit like that :)
I'm glad I had the pleasure of havin' my ears blessed by the amazing instrumental and vocal music of ASKIMBO!!! You will be missed. FUCKIN' FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!
I'm crushed to hear about your last show. When i lived in Summit County i enjoyed the times that i got to attend Askimbo shows. Thanx for the memorable nights. I had a blast! Now that i live in Vegas it doesnt look like i'll b able to make the last show. I am sad, but i know that it will b amazing. Wish i could b there. I'll b there in spirit. Luv me some Askimbo!!! Take it easy!!
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