Jim Sherwood Dead: Woodwind Player for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention Dies at 65

Filed under: News Petra Niemeier - K & K/Redferns Jim 'Motorhead' Sherwood, the original woodwind player for Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention, passed away on December 25 at the age of 69, the Guardian reports. His cause of death is yet to be determined. Sherwood acquired the nickname 'Motorhead' due to his love of automobiles. Born in Arkansas City, Kansas, he was a classically trained multi-instrumentalist and handled soprano, tenor and baritone saxophone duties in the Mothers of Inve...

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21:06 on December 28 2011

Frank Zappa - Frank Zappa Sidekick Sherwood Dead

ContactMusic — Frank Zappas Mothers Of Invention madcap sidekick Jim MOTORHEAD SHERWOOD has died aged 69 The classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and vocalist passed away on Christ... more info

Frank Zappa Motörhead

03:30 on December 29 2011

Frank Zappa Sidekick Jim Sherwood Dead

Starpulse — Frank Zappa's Mothers Of Invention madcap sidekick Jim 'Motorhead' Sherwood has died, aged 69. The classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and vocalist passed away on ... more info

Frank Zappa Motörhead

22:00 on December 28 2011