Buckethead is famous for wearing a KFC bucket on his head, emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker reading FUNERAL in capital black block letters, and an expressionless plain white mask, which, according to Buckethead, was inspired by his seeing Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. At one point, he changed to a plain white bucket that no longer bore the KFC logo, but subsequently reverted to his trademark KFC bucket. He also incorporates nunchaku and robot dancing into his stage performances.
As an instrumentalist, Buckethead has received critical acclaim for his electric guitar playing, and is considered one of today's most innovative guitarists. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the "Top 10 Fastest Guitar Shredders of All Time" as well as being included in Guitar World's lists of the "25 all-time weirdest guitarists" and the "50 fastest guitarists of all time". He performs primarily as a solo artist, though he has collaborated extensively with a wide variety of high-profile artists such as Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, Serj Tankian, Bill Moseley, Mike Patton, Viggo Mortensen, That 1 Guy, Bassnectar, and was a member of Guns N' Roses from 2000 to 2004. Buckethead has also written and performed music for major motion pictures, including: Saw II, Ghosts of Mars, Beverly Hills Ninja, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Last Action Hero, and contributed lead guitar to the track "Firebird" featured on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie soundtrack.
Health & Safety Advisory
Buckethead Lyrics
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You may have heard that we failed our health inspection again due to the annual increase in the amount of maggots found in the cemetery corpses
were proud to announce that the maggot crops have been reduced by 25% and were now permitted to sell certain types of candy and ... of the park under stricked controlled circumstances
we have already begun discussing plans to cut down on spider eggs and worms in the kitchen
The lyrics to Buckethead's "Health & Safety Advisory" are presented as an announcement from the management of Bucketheadland, a fictional amusement park. The park has been criticized for its failure to maintain proper health and safety standards, particularly when it comes to the handling of corpses and the presence of maggots. However, the announcement reveals that efforts have been made to reduce the maggot population and improve standards in the park's kitchen. The park's attractions have also been called into question, with reports of rides malfunctioning and posing a threat to visitors. The management defends these incidents, claiming that they are part of the thrill that visitors seek.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the extremes to which people are willing to go in order to experience excitement and thrills. The management of Bucketheadland is willing to cut corners when it comes to health and safety in order to provide visitors with the excitement they crave. This can be seen as a reflection of our culture's obsession with the adrenaline rush that comes with extreme sports and dangerous activities. Similarly, the theme of death and decay that runs through the lyrics can be seen as a reminder of our own mortality and the risks we take in order to feel truly alive.
Line by Line Meaning
As you know bucketheadland has been the source of a great deal of controversy regarding safety and health issues
Bucketheadland is known for its issues surrounding safety and health.
You may have heard that we failed our health inspection again due to the annual increase in the amount of maggots found in the cemetery corpses
Our health inspection failed because we found more maggots in the cemetery corpses this year.
were proud to announce that the maggot crops have been reduced by 25% and were now permitted to sell certain types of candy and ... of the park under stricked controlled circumstances
We reduced the maggot population by 25% and can now sell some candy and other items in the park under strict control measures.
we have already begun discussing plans to cut down on spider eggs and worms in the kitchen
We are discussing ways to decrease the number of spider eggs and worms in the kitchen.
there has also been some noise in the local media and in the amusement park industry ... about the safety of our rides, which have been knowing to fall apart or go rouge from time to time
Reports in the media and among amusement parks mention safety issues with our rides, which have been known to break down or go rogue.
it is true that the rides sometimes go off the tracks but we assure you that they generally come back, rides do tip over or come unhinged on occasion but we firmly believe that the threat of this happening is part of the thrill our visitors are looking for
While rides may go off track or tip over occasionally, we believe the thrill of the potential danger is what our visitors seek.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.