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Big Chief was founded in 1989 by several veterans of the Michigan hardcore punk scene, including Barry Henssler, who had been a member of Necros. [1] They began attracting major label attention even before releasing any songs. [2] After the release of their debut seven-inch record, "Brake Torque", Sub Pop offered to put out another seven-inch ...
The Wild Tchoupitoulas were originally a group of Mardi Gras Indians formed in the early 1970s by George "Big Chief Jolly" Landry. Landry, with his self-identified Choctaw heritage, [1] had been an active performer in the Mardi Gras Indian styling for a number of years.
Vocals were provided by George Landry, as "Big Chief Jolly", as well as other members of his Mardi Gras tribe. Instrumentation was provided in part by members of the New Orleans band the Meters. The album also notably features Landry's nephews, the Neville Brothers, providing harmonies and some of the instrumentation.
"Big Chief" is a song recorded by Professor Longhair. [2] It was released as a single by Watch Records of New Orleans in February, 1965. [ 3 ] The song was written by Earl King though the single credits Ulis Gaines and Wardell Quezergue as the writers.
The album was produced by Phil Nicolo and Big Chief. [5] Schoolly D contributed a rap verse to "Bona Fide". [8] Guitar player Mark Dancey designed the album artwork. [9] The liner notes to the "greatest hits" album list the band's concocted albums, with titles such as We Gotta Impeach Nixon, White Like Mike, and Barry Henssler: The Sexual Intellectual.
Of all the answers we received during Yellowjackets‘ addictive first season, one remains mind-bendingly elusive: How on Earth did Jackie have such a good time during her Doomcoming fling with ...
The group's lead member was called the Big Chief, and at least three Big Chiefs are known to have headed the band for short stints prior to 1964: Leon, Flap, and Joe Lee Davis. In 1964, Bo Dollis became Big Chief of the group, having previously participated in other Mardi Gras tribes such as the White Eagles and the Golden Arrows.
Big Chief Bonner, American college football player; Big Chief Keen-eyed-Mole, a fictional character from The Adventures of Tintin; Big Chief tablet, a paper notebook brand; Big Chief Restaurant in Wildwood, Missouri, US; Big Chief, a nickname for William Howard Taft, the 27th president of United States