Jimmy Carl Black

Jimmy Carl Black
Black in 2005
Black in 2005
Background information
Birth nameJames Inkanish Jr.
Also known as
  • Indian Ink
  • The Indian of the Group
Born(1938-02-01)February 1, 1938
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2008(2008-11-01) (aged 70)
Siegsdorf, Germany
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
Years activelate 1950s – 2008

James Inkanish, Jr. (February 1, 1938 – November 1, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Carl Black, was an original member of the Mothers of Invention, providing drums and vocals.[1][2]

  1. ^ Jimmy Carl Black biography at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Jimmy Carl Black Obituary". The Guardian. November 4, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2012.