Hey Y’all:
Yes, I said Animal! You know from The Muppet Show!
While watching TV this weekend I saw the Beyonce commercial for her new fragrance “Heat” in this commercial she was singing the song Fever by Peggy Lee.
On my search for an artist to spotlight today I came across this fun video featuring Animal from 1976 with Rita Moreno singing fever. That’s when it hit me that my spotlight should be on Animal!
What Rita says in Spanish?
“Listen Buddy. All I wanna tell you is that you shouldn’t do that. It’s not nice, you understand? Look at me when I’m talking to you. This is my number, and if you bother me any more I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’s gonna leave you stupid. Cool it.
Artist Spotlight: Animal from the Muppets
Animal was the crazed drummer of Dr. Teeth and The Electric mayhem which were a part of the Muppet Show. Animal was performed by the brillant Frank Oz from his first appearance until 1999. His drumming was performed by Ronnie Verrell who was an English jazz drummer who played in two of England’s famous Big band; Ted Health Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra.
As the drummer for Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem; Animal had the opportunity to play with Buddy Rich and Harry Belefonte.
Who is your favorite drummer?
Until next time…
Keep Jammin!