Zoot Horn Rollo

Zoot Horn Rollo
With Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band Leeds University May 1973 Photo: Alastair Thompson
With Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band
Leeds University May 1973
Photo: Alastair Thompson
Background information
Birth nameBill Harkleroad
Also known asZoot Horn Rollo
Born (1949-01-08) January 8, 1949 (age 75)
Palmdale, California, United States
GenresExperimental rock, rock, blues
Occupation(s)Musician, instructor, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, mandolin, accordion
Years active1968–present
LabelsStraight, Reprise, Proper
Websitewww.zoothornrollo.com

Bill Harkleroad (born January 8, 1949), known professionally as Zoot Horn Rollo,[1] is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work with Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band. In 2003, he was ranked No. 62 in a Rolling Stone magazine list of "the 100 greatest guitarists of all time".[2]

  1. ^ "Zoot Horn Rollo, horoscope for birth date 8 January 1949, born in Long Beach, with Astrodatabank biography - Astro-Databank". Astro.com. October 24, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "62: Zoot Horn Rollo". The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 28, 2010.