At age 21, Ike
Willis was hired by late great American composer, rock guitarist and social
commentator Frank Zappa as "frontman' - lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist
for what were to become some of the greatest musical ensembles to perform in
modern music history. Ike "Mr. Big Voice" Willis is best known for
his fluid, soulful and hysterical vocal ability. Willis quickly became a popular
addition of Zappa's band during the 80's bringing voice to Thing-Fish, and is
most widely known as the voice of Joe from the critically acclaimed Joe's Garage
The Ike Willis:
Selected Works CD takes music from Ike's early works, released originally as
two separate recordings; the first, on vinyl as "Should'a Gone Before I
Left" and the second, on CD as "Dirty Pictures" which are currently
out of print. The new disc has been digitally re-mastered by Grammy Award winner
Douglas Spotted Eagle. Ike will be on the road supporting the CD.