SCREAMIN' J HAWKINS - "Little Demon" (1958)

 

There have been lots of wild and krazy musicians over the years, but I don't think anybody has ever topped Screamin' J Hawkins. This man was the original, and he came out with this totally unique self-titled album way back in 1958, and believe it or not, Screamin' J Hawkins is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

How is that even possible? 

 

Besides his vocal antics, Screamin" J also had one of the Greatest album covers of all time when he released this album called "Because Is In Your Mind" in 1970.

This cover painting was created by Chicago artist Karl Wirsum who was a member of an Amalgam of artists in Chicago called "The Hairy Who."

You can go to The Art Institute Of Chicago website to see some more of Karl's uncanny imagery.

In the meantime, here's one incredible song by Screamin' J Hawkins.

SCREAMIN' J HAWKINS - "Little Demon"