Captain america many wesley willis fans believe this one. Wesley shabazz willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was a busker, musician and painter from chicago. I am looking for anyone who has a personal story to share about wesley related to his artwork. A diagnosed schizophrenic, he gained a sizable cult following in the 1990s after releasing several hundred songs of unique but simple music, with emphasis on his humorous, bizarre, and very obscene lyrics. Needless to say, willis has been a huge influence on asschowder with songs like rock n roll mcdonalds, i wupped batmans. Willis songs featuring his bizarre, humorous and often obscene lyrics sung over the auto accompaniment feature on his technics kn keyboard. Wesley willis i wupped batmans ass lyrics genius lyrics. Batman got on my nerves, he was running me amok, he ridiculed me calling me a bum, i wupped batmans ass.
Wesley willis chronic schizophrenia lyrics genius lyrics. This is a different version than i whupped batmans ass with slightly different lyrics and the keyboard demo set. I m doing some research on wesley willis, specifically is artwork and drawing. Wesley willis greatest hits of wesley willis vinyl. I ve read that he did a lot of plein air drawing around wicker park, at max coffee and at itt. Ascap 2001 glass jaw whirl wind lick a bull dogs ass randy grimmet paul phillips mg kevin hooker daniel scarangella. A few minutes later, an obese and apparently dirty man shuffled onto the stage. Wesley willis biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. If you want to start a main wesleywillis page, just click the edit button above. Willis was born on may 31, 1963 in chicago, illinois.
Whats every ones idea on wesley willis supposedly he was punk and people would actually mosh at his shows so who he is dose any body know what im. The bears friday, september 14, 2001 the chants of wesley. Being a genius myself, that is not a title i just throw around. Apr 22, 2016 wesley willis didnt boldly break the rules, because he didnt know there were rules. Batman got on my nerves, he was running me amok, he ridiculed me calling me a bum, i wupped batman s ass. Wesley willis born may 31, 1963, chicago, illinois, usa died august 21, 2003, skokie, illinois, usa was an american singersongwriter from chicago, known for his simple but unique music, with emphasis on his humorous, bizarre, and sometimes obscene lyrics. I do not own the to the dark knight rises, so dont gimme a nightmare. Besides willis, the other members were bassistguitarist dale meiners, guitarist pat barnard, bassist dave nooks, and drummer brandon murphy. Batman beat the hell outta me is a fancy, cartoon font designed by tea curran. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1989, willis began a career as an underground singersongwriter in the outsider music tradition.
A diagnosed chronic schizophrenic, willis gained an enormous cult following in the. Filmmaker daniel bitton follows willis throughout the chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his cds to record shops and going about his day. Listen to wesley willis soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 22 followers. Fortunately for the world there are three volumes of the wesley willis greatest hits catalouge. Documentary about the late chicago artist and musician wesley willis. My mind plays tricks on me every time i say something it brings evil voices out of my head and talks to me vulgar then suddenly, i started raving chronic. While the music sounds almost cookie cutterish, you wont ever care. The wesley willis set by katy needs a life, released 30 october 2015 1. The font is free for both personel and commercial usages. Ive read that he did a lot of plein air drawing around wicker park, at max coffee and at itt. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1989, willis began a career as an underground singersongwriter in the outsider music tradition, with songs featuring his bizarre, humorous and often obscene lyrics sung over the auto accompaniment. Wesley lawrence willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was an american singersongwriter and visual artist. Needless to say, willis has been a huge influence on asschowder with songs like rock n roll mcdonalds, i wupped batman s.
Batman got on my nerves he was running me amok he ridiculed me, calling me a bum i wupped batmans. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the wesley willis fiasco at the discogs marketplace. A confirmed schizophrenic whose humorous, repetitive songs and outgoing personality earned him a warm spot in the hearts of music lovers and industry insiders, musician wesley willis was also a dedicated artist whose chicagoflavored pen drawings presented an honest window into his sometimes tortured soul. A diagnosed chronic schizophrenic,he gained an enormous cult following in the 1990s after releasing several hundred songs of simple but unique music, with emphasis on his humorous, bizarre, and frequently obscene lyrics.
An imposing figure who stood an intimidating 65 and usually. Batman got on my nerves, he was running me amok, he ridiculed me calling me a bum. Bane dun whupped batmans ass good, here he is to tell ya all about it song by the late great wesley willis. Explore releases from the wesley willis fiasco at discogs. Wesley williss ties to the dc comics universe were previously limited to which superheroes asses he whupped, but the late cult singer and visual artist from chicago is now in dcs very familyor rather, wonder womans family. Wesley willis was a truly distinctive oneofakind singersongwriter who suffered from chronic paranoid schizophrenia. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. Once upon a time a man was attacked by a vampire bird he was sucked to death the vampire bird killed him at last vampire bat, vampire bat vampire bat, vampire bat. I wish there will be more musicians to join this thing. His song retard bus is more well known than the obscure punk band it is about crosses the line twice.
Williss music was often autobiographical chronic schizophrenia and hes doing time in jail while others were comic and profane rock n roll mcdonalds and suck a caribous ass. Im doing some research on wesley willis, specifically is artwork and drawing. Jan 06, 20 bane dun whupped batman s ass good, here he is to tell ya all about it song by the late great wesley willis. I wupped batmans ass by wesley willis on amazon music. Killer croc talks about kicking batman s ass to the sounds of wesley willis song by the same name. Based in wicker park, chicago, illinois, the group was formed in the early 1990s. Batman beat the hell outta me font download fonts4free. His simple and unique style of music quickly gained him a cult following. Africanamerican musician from chicago, illinois and a diagnosed schizophrenic who gained a rather large underground following in the 1990s after releasing several hundred songs of bizarre and simplistic music which became internet phenomena during the early days of p2p file sharing.
He heavily praised rock music and other artists who played in that genre. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Hey wesley, this is the high times benefit, i bet everybodys wondering, do you smoke weed. Captain america many wesley willis fans believe this one trumps them all. Wesleys understanding of free will was not founded in the acceptance or belief that man was born with a free will that was inborn or a nature free will. Wesley willis was a musician and artist from chicago. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well. Wesley willis didnt boldly break the rules, because he didnt know there were rules. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. I whupped batmans ass wesley willis music video youtube. Not just the song content, but the level of strictly formula is taken up to eleven making something that otherwise would be a fault something hes praised for. The life of wesley willis, unusual chicago musician thrillist.
This is a different version than i whupped batman s ass with slightly different lyrics and the keyboard demo set at a faster pace. If this aint the definition of rocknroll, i dont know what is. With smash hits like the albums opener jesus christ the only song i ve heard where wesley willis rhymes, he goes to prison, good news is rock and roll, the wesley willis fiasco, outburst, vampire bat, f with me and find out, i whipped batman s ass, and the vultures ate my dead ass up, true wesley willis fans need this in their collection. Wesley willis live the man who cut the mullet plays middle east by brian loux associate news editor wesley willis, the shazaam t. Rock n roll mcdonalds this is a tribute to wesley willis recorded and performed for a kalamazoo halloween show. Wesley willis may 31, 1963 august 21, 2003 was a musician who did mostly solo work, but also worked with the punk rock band known as the wesley willis fiasco. With smash hits like the albums opener jesus christ the only song ive heard where wesley willis rhymes, he goes to prison, good news is rock and roll, the wesley willis fiasco, outburst, vampire bat, f with me and find out, i whipped batmans ass, and the vultures ate my dead ass up, true wesley willis fans need this in their collection. An imposing figure who stood an intimidating 65 and usually weighed over 300 pounds. Rather, he held that god, in light of original sin, graced humanity with a measure of free will. Get an ad free experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit.
In doubt please refer to the readme file in the font package or contact the designer directly from. Supermans ass, i whipped spidermans ass and i whupped batmans ass, which are overlaid to highlight their similarities. The wesley willis fiasco was a punk band fronted by schizophrenic singersongwriter wesley willis. Watch the video for i wupped batman s ass from wesley willis s greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Stream tracks and playlists from wesley willis on your desktop or mobile device. This is a different version than i whupped batmans ass with slightly different lyrics and the keyboard demo set at a faster pace.
I took a beating stick to robin and whacked his tail. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Wesley willis god bless the dead proves once again that he is one of the most unique artists in music today. There have been a lot of great batman crossover battles over the years. One in a family of ten children, wesley s parents separated when he was young and he subsequently grew up in a series of foster homes being primarily raised. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Check out i wupped batman s ass by wesley willis on amazon music. Jun 09, 2007 killer croc talks about kicking batman s ass to the sounds of wesley willis song by the same name. The daddy of rock n roll is a 2003 documentary film directed by daniel bitton. Prolific as a solo musician, willis also tirelessly wrote songs for the wesley willis fiasco, a band that performed from the early to mid1990s. Besides willis, the other members were bassistguitarist dale meiners, guitarist pat barnard, bassist dave nooks, and drummer. Killer croc talks about kicking batmans ass to the sounds of wesley willis song by the same name. Wesley willis i whooped batmans ass rock music streaming. One in a family of ten children, wesleys parents separated when he was young and he subsequently grew up in a series of foster.
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