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- Jimi Hendrix learned to play Wray’s “Rumble” as a teen. Hendrix was proud of his Native American roots and wore a beaded vest onstage at Woodstock. Those who write the history of rock ‘n’ roll often ignore that detail, which is part of the reason Rumble is both a joy to watch for any music lover and also an important recasting of history.
- Link Wray’s song “Rumble” also ends up as the documentary’s title. Rumble begins with Robertson’s discussing the song, but even Robertson didn’t know when he was young that Wray was Native American.
- Robbie Robertson also backed up Dylan and, with the Band, became one of the most famous musicians of the ’70s. Robertson is all over Rumble, as both a subject and an astute commentator on the role of Native American culture within pop.
- Jesse Ed Davis backed up Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, John Lennon, Taj Mahal and others. But his guitar playing on Jackson Browne’s “Doctor My Eyes” is all the evidence you need that he was a genius player.
They are notable musicians and singers, who are from peoples Indigenous to the contemporary United States, including Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Americans in the United States.
Jul 4, 2020 · Check out these 14 Native American Artists in Rock + Metal in the gallery below. Categories: Galleries, Lists, Metal, News, Original Features, Rock. Native American influence is...
- File Under Native American Rock
- The Halluci Nation
- Cary Morin and Ghost Dog
- Xit
- Breach of Trust
- Blue Mountain Tribe
- The Plateros
- Blackfire
- Gary Farmer and The Troublemakers
- Jan Michael Looking Wolf Band
This list only includes rock bands from North America whose members come from Canada or the United States and generally speak English. There’s nothing wrong with rock bands from Latin America, but they should be on a list of artists who speak or perform in Spanish, Portuguese, and similar languages. Please be advised that even though this list coun...
Years active:2007 to present Formerly known as, A Tribe Called Red, The Halluci Nation has two members, Tim "2oolman" Hill and Ehren "Bear Witness" Thomas, both from Ontario, Canada. The group plays First Nations music, powwow-step music or moombahton. Past members of the duo are listed as Ian "DJ NDN" Campeau and Dan "DJ Shub" General. The band fo...
Years active:1989 to present Guitarist and songwriter Cary Morin has a fingerpicking blues style that seems as good as the best of all such players in America today. Delving deeply into various styles—blues, folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, country, swing and reggae—Morin and his bands have traveled the world, spreading heartfelt vibes, both high and b...
Years active:1970 to 2011 Coming from Albuquerque, New Mexico, XIT is a Native American rock group with a decidedly nostalgic message. Formed in the 1970s, the original members were A. Michael Martinez (singer), Mac Suazo (bass), Lee Herrerra (drums) and R.C. Gariss (guitar). These days the group’s lineup is Willie Bluehouse Johnson (guitar), P.J. ...
Years active:1994 to 2012 A metal band from La Ronge, Saskatchewan, in Canada, Breach of Trust (BOT) was formed in 1994 and is comprised of four members of First Nations heritage: Marty Ballentyne (vocalist/guitarist), Terry Aubut (guitarist), Colin Cheechoo (bass guitarist) and William Aubut (drummer). BOT plays a style of alternative rock, or pos...
Years active:2000s to present Blue Mountain Tribe (BMT) is a blues-rock quartet featuring Caleb Hairston (lead guitar), Robin Hairston (vocals and harmonica), Pat Mata (drums and vocals) and Jeff “Cooper Hawk” Cooper (bass). All of Native American descent and hailing from Tehachapi, California, these four musicians play music that honors indigenous...
Years active:2004 to present A Navajo group that performs using English or Navajo, the Plateros, a power trio, hails from New Mexico. Formed in January 2005, they seem like the Los Lonely Boys of the Native American bands. The Plateros play a style of blues-rock reminiscent of blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughanand the Texas blues of ZZ Top, particular...
Years active:1989 to present Blackfire is a rock band comprised of three siblings from the Benally family—two brothers (a guitarist and drummer) and their sister (a bass player), all of whom are from the Diné tribal group. Formed in 1989, Blackfire didn’t start recording until they got the attention of iconic punkers, The Ramones, in the early 1990...
Years active:1976 to present Native Americans seem to have an affinity, penchant or fondness for singing and playing the blues. This is understandable, of course, because when the Europeans arrived in the New World about 500 years ago, they didn’t treat the indigenous tribes as if they were equals. Therefore, it could be said that Native Americans ...
Years active:2000s to present A Kalapuya Indian from Grand Ronde, Oregon, Jan Michael Looking Wolf is a famous Native American flutist who plays many musical styles. His recordings have won 67 awards and have achieved a top-10 ranking on worldwide charts for new-age music. Notably, his band has released 17 albums from the early 2000s to present. Mi...
RUMBLE traces the melodies, rhythms, and beats of traditional Native music as they took different forms across the spectrum of 20th-century American rock.
The film profiles the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the US on the development of rock music. [1] Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, Taboo and others.
Nov 22, 2023 · Native American Rock, From ‘Rumble’ to Redbone to Black Metal. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this annotated playlist, organized by tribe and featuring Link Wray, Robbie Robertson, Hendrix, Romeo Void, Testament, Blackbraid and more. Link Wray in 1979.
