As you may be aware, 'Strictly Personal' the second album by Beefheart and His Magic Band was issued on the Blue Thumb record label. The company was formed by Bob Krasnow and as 'Strictly Personal' was to be the first release on that label, Krasnow asked Beefheart to provide a name. Beefheart chose Blue Thumb and according to Bamberger, provided his own thumbprint for the label's logo.
The label went on to issue records by an eclectic array of artists including, Dave Mason, Ike & Tina Turner, Aynsley Dunbar, The Pointer Sisters, Clifton Chenier, Love, Sun Ra, Larry Carlton and The Butts Band.
So, the next time you play a Blue Thumb recording, you will see the thumbprint of the sadly departed Captain Beefheart spinning around on your turntable.
I never knew that!
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