Commander Cody

I just found him via his work with Jerry Garcia, New Riders, etc.. I really prefer Western Swing from the 1930’s 40’s and 50’s but I know Commander Cody was greatly influenced by that, as were many. His brother is a painter by the way.

Fun stuff…CC brought joy humor and fine musicianship together and helped preserve a tradition of Texas Swing and Rockabilly for his generation. In countless local joints bands inspired by the LPA would entertain and delight. In Boston we had Memphis Rockabilly. I doubt they would have formed if not for the Commander. R. I. P. 

RIP to the Commander.  Another great loss Bob Mathews , the origional roadie and sound engineer that brought us some great music from the start with the Grateful Dead

Commander fans, do yourselves a favor and search for and listen to an extended live version of Hot Rod Lincoln from Seeds and Stems! I found it on Tidal. You won’t regret it 😎

RIP Commander Cody!  

Saw them several times.  

And saw Bill Kirchen many many times.

Bill built quite a career with his own band after playing with Cody for many years.

I once got to see Bill do Hot Rod Lincoln with Junior Brown live!!  Truly rockin'

Hot Rod.....Lincoln indeed!