John “Drumbo” French of Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band is selling a one-of-a-kind portrait of himself on eBay to fund a new project.

This painting was painted using a post-card sized photograph.  It is very well-detailed and quite clear.  The light does not reflect as much as the photo shows. It was given to me as a birthday present and portrays me (John “Drumbo” French) playing a specially-designed kit by Gon-Bops (Mariano Bobadillo specially created the kick and floor toms for me) in 1970. The photo was taken at Ludlow’s Garage, which I believe was in Cincinnati Ohio, in 1971, in the month of January.

Opening bid is $500.

Thank you Jeff Economy!