Name: The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved
Brand: Hunter S. Thompson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SHIMMY-2011

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602309896386

Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Hunter S. Thompson

Genre US

Soundtracks

Label US

Joyful Noise Recordings

Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for his manic first-person writing style, which earned him the title of the master of Gonzo journalism. Born in 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, he gained fame through his novel "Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas," where he introduced the character Dr. Gonzo. Thompson's world was filled with drugs, guns, and a rebellious attitude that fueled his unique perspective on events like the fall of Saigon.

In his book "Kingdom Of Fear," Thompson shared stories about a raid on his fortified home in Woody Creek, where police discovered a drug hoard and dynamite. Tragically, Thompson took his own life at home in 2005. His funeral was organized by a close friend and featured an unconventional ceremony that fulfilled Thompson's last wishes - firing his ashes from a cannon mounted on a tower shaped like a two-thumbed fist holding a peyote mushroom.

Thompson's work continues to inspire artists today and is often associated with other influential figures such as Charles Bukowski, Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, and many more.

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

For the first time ever released on vinyl, this brilliant 2012 LP features an all-star cast of musicians and actors lead by Tim Robbins, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Ralph Steadman, Annie Ross, John Joyce III and Will Forte. Hunter S. Thompson's classic Gonzo reportage on the 1970 Kentucky Derby is summoned brilliantly to life through spoken word and musical composition. Conceived by executive producer Michael Minzer for his Paris Records label, the project was produced by Hal Willner, who brought Bill Frisell in as composer/arranger/conductor. Bill then asesmbled a stellar group of musicians including Curtis Fowlkes (trombone), Ron Miles (trumpet), Eyvind Kang (viola), Doug Weiselman (woodwinds), Jenny Scheinman (violin), Hank Roberts (cello) and Kenny Wolleson (drums, percussion). Ralph Steadman does double duty portraying himself in the narration and contributing original artwork for the project. In 2021, Kramer re-Mastered the original audio for this historic re-release for his Shimmy-Disc label.

The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved

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