Jerry Ford

Jerry and Derek explore their jazzy side with two brand new spontaneous pieces, Aardvark and Tuesday Tripping.  

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Photo by Derek Dean

 Recorded live using Jamkazam Jerry and Derek once again in spite of 1,700 miles between them ( Okla, & Ca. ) provide a unique and wonderful escape from reality...... Enjoy.......... CORRECT EMAIL:   bentmusic2@gmail.com  .... Send your audio offerings to share.

( This show is 4:20 friendly!  ''Smoke 'em if ya got 'em." )

Jerry and Derek have played many forms of music and sound with each other for over 50 years beginning in Stillwater, Okla. in the 70s and then on the Central Coast in the Monterey, Calif. area during the 80s. With computer technology they have been able to continue their live collaborations with 1700 miles between them..... Inspired by the likes of The Mothers Of Invention, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Fred Frith, Henry Kaiser, The Residents and other pioneers of new music and audio construction JerDer continues to provide an endless smorgasbord of audio delights.........  A headphone session....  Enjoy!

By the magic of the internet and Jamkazam Frank Seether living in Sarpsborg 13, (around Norway) and Jerry Ford (USA) were able to create an entertaining little spontaneous offering utilizing two electrical guitars and an array of electrical devices the outcome of this duo is a true Holiday treat. Also sharing tonight's bill is the forever amazing JerDer, (Jerry Ford & Derek Dean) after almost 50 years of united musical madness they still got it, what IT is is up for grabs but be gentle. 

From the mid 70s to today Jerry Ford and Derek Dean have been musically united providing sounds and music to stimulate unused parts of the human brain. Inspired from a lasting relationship with founding members of the Mothers Of Invention, Jimmy Carl Black, Don Preston, Bunk Gardner as well as an association with unique artists such as Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser "JerDer's" motivation to reach out, freak out and turn out tons of original audio offerings is still strong as ever.

Speed Demon was formed in 1984 by founding members Doug "Blix"Guyot, Dennis Deakin and Geza "Almighty Za" St.Gali. It was this lineup that released the Chemical Dependency demo  1985 After many personnel changes they recorded the Nocturnal Way demo and RPM pre-release in 1988 before breaking up to pursue other projects such as  Bastard Sons of God,Morbid Death, Nuclear Roach and Piranha. Fast forward 32 years and the classic lineup reunites in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic thus Pandemic Assault the title of there soon to be released new album for 2022 They played their first live stream at wave Street Studios on March 12th with rave reviews from fans both new and old alike. This classic line up consist of: Doug "Blix" Guyot-lead guitar & lead vocals John Brooks- bass & backup vocals Geza St.Gali-drums

Bunk Gardner of the Mothers of Invention finishes up this rare interview talking about the feeling of freedom playing Frank Zappa's music, his health, the YMCA, playing classical music, going to culinary school, becoming a chef and finding the meaning of life. "New music" from BENT.

produced in part by John Larson of Zonic Entertainment (c)2011 All Rights Reserved.

In this installment of the Bunk Gardner of the Mothers Of Invention story Bunk talks about his relationship with his father, Frank Zappa being a product of his environment, traveling Europe, searching for the meaning of life and much more! BENT provides original music. 

Produced in part by John Larson, Zonic Entertainment (c) 2011 All Rights Reserved

Bunk Gardner of the original Mothers Of Invention talks about the frustrations of playing Zappa's music, experimenting with Frank, strange encounters during concerts, and the infamous break-up of the Mothers. "New Music" from BENT .

Produced in part by John Larson, Zonic Entertainment (c) 2011 All Rights Reserved

Bunk Gardner of The Mothers Of Invention talks about Frank Zappa's need to take credit, recording "Rubin & The Jets" and "Uncle Meat" in New York, Frank Zappa being in Limbo and much more. BENT Music provides audio entertainment.

Produced in part by John Larson of Zonic Entertainment (c)2011 All Rights Reserved.

Bunk Gardner talks about going to a Psychic Nutritionist, dealing with his cancer, experimenting and playing Frank Zappa's music. BENT Music provides audio entertainment.

Produced in part by John Larson of Zonic Entertainment (c)2011 All Rights Reserved.

In part two of this wonderful interview bunk talks about growing up, being in the military , his mother and grandmother's fantastic cooking and of course making music with Frank Zappa. BENT provides "NEW Music."

Made possible in part by Zonic Entertainment (c)2011

Glenn Phillips of the Hampton Grease Band continues talking about the ramifications of participating in todays music scene.  "Original" BENT Music!

Glenn begins this 2009 interview talking about his 40 something years in the music business and how the record companies in the beginning didn't know what to do with them. Glenn also talks about Myspace (think Facebook). 

In this final installment of Mark Volman's 2005 interview he talks about the Turtles meeting the Beatles, becoming good friends with Keith Moon, working with Keith Moon and Ringo Starr on 200 Motels and singing back-up for T-Rex.

Mark continues to discuss The Turtles, the record industry, Frank Zappa, the infamous "Smoke On The Water" incident and lots more. 

Mark talks about The Turtles going to the White "House, Happy Together", working for Frank Zappa, and more. BENT Music.

In this first part Mark Volman talks about the beginning of The Turtles, recording a Bob Dylan song and much more. New BENT music!

In this second part of Ed Mann's interview he talks about the original MOTHERS, what it was like working for Frank Zappa and much more.

In this rare 2007 interview Ed Mann talks about gongs for therapeutic and health use, his audition for Frank Zappa, Ruth Underwood and lots more.

In part two of this rare 2005 interview Sam Andrew talks about R. Crumb and the Cheap Thrills LP, playing psychedelic music,  The Cosmic Blues Band, Janis Joplin and lots more. BENT Music provides something new and something classic.

In this first part of this rare interview Sam Andrew talks about meeting, working and playing with Janis Joplin and BENT Music present "brand new" music.

A rare 2005 interview with Arthur Brown of "God Of Hell Fire Fame" he talks about growing up in England, his musical career and the impact "God Of Hell Fire" had on him and the world. BENT Music.

John DRUMBO French continues talking about working with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser and presents his musical offering. New music from BENT Studios!

John DRUMBO French of Captain Beefheart's Magic Band continues his tale of madness and musical delight including working with Henry Kaiser and Fred Frith...... Brand new BENT Music !

Join us for Part Three - of John DRUMBO French's 2009 interview by Jerry Ford as well as new BENT MUSIC!

John DRUMBO French continues his tale of musical madness with Captain Beefheart, working on "Trout Mask Replica", and being thrown down the stairs by Don Van Vliet!

Part one of an in-depth interview with John DRUMBO French of The Magic Band. John talks about meeting Captain Beefheart, the making of Trout Mask Replica, The Magic Band and much more.... 

In this 2007 interview with Sky Saxon of the Seeds we talk about everything under the sun from O.J. Simpson, Sky's career with the Seeds to being a vegetarian. New sounds and noise from Bent music.

A very rare interview with Dickie Peterson of Blue Cheer and unidentified sounds and noise some would call BENT Music and.

Jerry Ford makes noise, sounds even music to celebrate the freedom of improvisational creations. On this debut episode enjoy music from "Monterey's most underground band" BENT and hear how Jerry Ford met Clint Eastwood.