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Gary Lucas
Instruments
guitar
IMUDB Ranking
8.4/10
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🎧 11,923 listeners
▶ 103,172 plays
Wikipedia
Gary Lucas (born June 20, 1952) is an American guitarist, songwriter, and composer who was a member of Captain Beefheart's band. He formed the band Gods and Monsters in 1989.
Lucas has released more than 50 albums to date as a solo artist or band leader in a variety of genres, touring internationally.
Lucas has collaborated with Leonard Bernstein, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Nick Cave, David Johansen, and Lou Reed. He has also worked with Chris Cornell, Najma Akhtar, DJ Spooky, Dr. John, Amanda Palmer, Bryan Ferry, The Future Sound of London, Allen Ginsberg, Peter Hammill, Warren Haynes, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Geoff Muldaur, Bob Neuwirth, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Graham Parker, Van Dyke Parks, Iggy Pop, Yass Body, Roswell Rudd, Fred Schneider, Richard Barone, John Sebastian, Adrian Sherwood, Patti Smith, Peter Stampfel, Damo Suzuki, Steve Swallow, Bob Weir, John Zorn, Nona Hendryx, Emir Kusturica and the No Smoking Orchestra, Hal Willner, Kip Hanrahan, Elli Medeiros, Haydee Milanes, Suylen Milanes, Los Van Van, and Alabama Three.
In 2020, instead of doing live performances, which was not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lucas started a Pandemic Live Streaming every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 3pm EST on his Facebook page, which has gathered fans from all over the world.
🤝 Collaborations (56)
Genius ↗MusicBrainz credits combined with Genius song credits from top 15 tracks
Gary Lucas has 56 credited collaborators on IMUDB — 3 featured, 7 bandmates, 14 production & engineering, 21 instrumentalists, 11 other. Active 1952–present.
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🎵 Top Tracks popularity ranked · Genius
⭐ Known For
The Ghosts Of Prague
▶ 14,413
The Edge Of Heaven
▶ 11,352
Improve the Shining Hour
▶ 3,850
Monsters From the Id (Rarities and Verities)
▶ 2,009
Busy Being Born
▶ 14,647
Gods and Monsters
▶ 4,457
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The Great Lost Gods and Monsters
2022
The Essential Gary Lucas
2021
The World of Captain Beefheart
2017
Music from Max Fleischer Cartoons
2016
Other World
2014
The IMUDB Guitar Guide
The Complete Guitarist — 20 chapters, beginner to expert. Free PDF, no email required.