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Ike Willis
voc, g, *1955 US, St. Louis
Singer / Musician of Rock
Singer and guitarist who was a regular sideman for Frank Zappa, first joining Zappa's band for the 1978 tour. He didn't tour with Zappa in 1981 and 1982, but returned for Zappa's final two tours in 1984 and 1988. Among others, he is featured in Joe's Garage, Tinsel Town Rebellion, You Are What You Is and is the title character and narrator in Zappa's off-Broadway-styled conceptual musical Thing-Fish.
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Plays With
| The Band From Utopia |
| The Mothers |
Popular Tracks 
Something on Unlearn by Youngblood Brass Band Biznis as Usual on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Sleepy on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Miss You Well on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis (Venting the) Krypton Gas on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Bad Time on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Foreigner From Boston on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Ounces O' Prevention on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Fine on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike Willis Do / Don't on Should'a Gone Before I Left by Ike WillisTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankamente Tribute To The Music Of Frank Zappa | Ossi Duri Feat. Ike Willis and Elio | 2013 | Album |
| Live In Brazil? | The Central Scrutinizer Band With Ike Willis | 2009 | Album |
| Selected Works | Ike Willis | 2002 | Compil. |
| Absolutely Live | Project/Object Special Guest Ike Willis | 2000 | Album |
| Dirty Pictures | Ike Willis | 1998 | Album |
| Playing The Music Of Frank Zappa: Mülm | The Muffin Men Featuring Ike Willis | 1994 | Album |
| Should'a Gone Before I Left | Ike Willis | 1987 | Album |
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