Buddaheads (also known as The Buddaheads, Buddah Heads, B.B. & The Screami… Read Full Bio ↴Buddaheads (also known as The Buddaheads, Buddah Heads, B.B. & The Screaming Buddah Heads and BB Chung King & The Buddaheads). BAND MEMBERS:Alan Mirikitani, guitar and lead vocals, Boyd Lefan, bass,Joe "The Bricklayer" Pafumi, drums.
Guitarist/Singer Alan Mirikitani realized that he wanted to pursue a career in music after playing an eighth-grade dance with his first band while in junior high school in his hometown of Downey.
"After we got done, some girls came and sat in our laps," he said. "I thought, wow, this is really cool. I like this."
He's been playing ever since. The Burbank resident, who goes by the nickname "B.B. Chung King" when he fronts his band, the Buddaheads, longtime favorites on the local music scene, gravitated toward the blues at 4.
After a few releases for a Japanese label, Mirikitani and his group, which includes bassist Boyd Lefan and drummer Joe "The Bricklayer" Pafumi, released a compilation of those Japan-only recordings titled "In the Mirror" in 1998, and last year came out with a collection of new songs, "Go for Broke."
Supporting the album through numerous club and festival dates, the Buddaheads have built a fanatically loyal and large following. And, by recording it in his own studio (The Dawghouse, Burbank CA) and releasing it on his own, Mirikitani discovered another benefit of being independent.
"Actually, we're making more money on the Internet through mail-order sales than we ever did at RCA," he said. "And besides, we have control over everything this way."
Mirikitani took a year and a half off to build his state-of-the-art 24-track studio, which is busy with all sorts of outside projects.
"The Dawghouse has ProTools and everything else you might need," he said. "It's amazing what they can allow you to do, but ultimately they're just tools. We still like the magic of playing live."
Even though B.B. Chung King is Chinese and not Japanese, the name hung on Mirikitani by a friend, in reference to his hero, B.B. King, has stuck throughout the years, and he's comfortable with it. As for the band name, there is a legacy behind it.
"Buddah Head was always a derogatory term for Asians," the guitarist said, "but it was also the highest-decorated infantry unit in World War II composed of Japanese Americans who wanted to prove their loyalty to their country. We've taken it on as sort of a personal underdog theme and today we're trying to break down the term, and break down walls."
"After all," he said with a laugh, "the guys in the band are white, but as far as I'm concerned, we're all Buddaheads."
Guitarist/Singer Alan Mirikitani realized that he wanted to pursue a career in music after playing an eighth-grade dance with his first band while in junior high school in his hometown of Downey.
"After we got done, some girls came and sat in our laps," he said. "I thought, wow, this is really cool. I like this."
He's been playing ever since. The Burbank resident, who goes by the nickname "B.B. Chung King" when he fronts his band, the Buddaheads, longtime favorites on the local music scene, gravitated toward the blues at 4.
After a few releases for a Japanese label, Mirikitani and his group, which includes bassist Boyd Lefan and drummer Joe "The Bricklayer" Pafumi, released a compilation of those Japan-only recordings titled "In the Mirror" in 1998, and last year came out with a collection of new songs, "Go for Broke."
Supporting the album through numerous club and festival dates, the Buddaheads have built a fanatically loyal and large following. And, by recording it in his own studio (The Dawghouse, Burbank CA) and releasing it on his own, Mirikitani discovered another benefit of being independent.
"Actually, we're making more money on the Internet through mail-order sales than we ever did at RCA," he said. "And besides, we have control over everything this way."
Mirikitani took a year and a half off to build his state-of-the-art 24-track studio, which is busy with all sorts of outside projects.
"The Dawghouse has ProTools and everything else you might need," he said. "It's amazing what they can allow you to do, but ultimately they're just tools. We still like the magic of playing live."
Even though B.B. Chung King is Chinese and not Japanese, the name hung on Mirikitani by a friend, in reference to his hero, B.B. King, has stuck throughout the years, and he's comfortable with it. As for the band name, there is a legacy behind it.
"Buddah Head was always a derogatory term for Asians," the guitarist said, "but it was also the highest-decorated infantry unit in World War II composed of Japanese Americans who wanted to prove their loyalty to their country. We've taken it on as sort of a personal underdog theme and today we're trying to break down the term, and break down walls."
"After all," he said with a laugh, "the guys in the band are white, but as far as I'm concerned, we're all Buddaheads."
Just For Fun
Buddaheads Lyrics
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..... Let’s go out for the evening Let’s see what we can…
Alpaca Sports I used to kiss her just for fun I didn't have…
Avito I come home in the morning light My mother says when…
B.B. Chung King One step 준비하기 옷도 입고 머리도 만지고 Two step 연습하기 너에게 어떤 말을…
Basho & Friends Hey, hey, hey, what′s up everybody Welcome to basho & friend…
Beyoncé I'm goin' all out just for fun, I am the…
Cinzia & The Eclipse You've been on my mind but not the way you'd…
Cole Powell Pulled a gun just for fun Hammer’s pulled and chamber’s load…
Coogie 난 지금 원해, 난 지금 원해 압구정에서 터뜨리는 샴페인 맞춰 eye contact…
Dean Martin Love me love me say you love me Just for fun Softly…
Dictator Ship Time after time you'll hear me say I'm sorry for mistreating…
F.Y.P cyo Buddy, I've been listening and I heard you well Many…
Harry James & His Orchestra My baby don't care for shows My baby don't care for…
J.Caprice Yea im on my extra shit Im talking to my demons…
Kay Starr Just for a thrill You changed the sunshine to rain Just for…
Langva I try to leave it all alone It makes me feel…
Lele Blade Yung Snapp made another hit Yeah, fratemo tene doje Revolve…
N.S.O.S. You see the birds on the trees Look how free they…
Opus Do you know what I've always done I wrote every song…
TENSONG 朝目覚めて いつも通りの日常に 時が止まることなく "今"残した足跡は 今日も 全ての願い乗せて あの街へ 想いを込めて…
The Bells of St. Mary's For the things You have done For me For the things…
The Buddaheads m' debake nan rap kon klandesten san papye oh, oh. m' fè…
The Rat Pack Love me love me say you love me Just for fun Softly…
The Shalalalas I don't want to show all the details of my mind Hiding…
U.L.I. (unlimited inspiration) You see the birds on the trees Look how free they…
Wade Bowen Let's go out for the evening Let's see what we can…
黎明 Ooh New York, Paris Every where a party 有你用歌声叫唤 节拍在舞步中充满 从今晚…
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911 Miles away Would you come again, in the night My way Wants t…
Better Day I feel so much better now After all that iv'e been…
Company Graveyard My name is carved, on the graveyard gate I got no…
Don't Cry Don't cry, don't cry, baby don't you cry Don't cry, baby…
Real Mo'fucker when we bang bang, squeezing pistols that make em…
Road to Ruin Hip hip Hip hip Hip hip Hip hip When you're on a holiday Yo…
Softly I Fall Don't you know that I cried in silence. I was…
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@sangeronimoband9018
He was one of the greatest singers and blues guitarist........he could of had the world.......but he choose to raise his two kids. Be a dad first.....it was one of my greatest pleasures. To meet him. God bless you Alan.......
Your with the lord now.
@andymozilof661
Это прекраснейшая композиция! Постоянно слушаю.
@mrk6599
Rip , i love buddaheads and bb chung king, from Brazil...
@8511jrock
RIP Alan...you were one of the best...
@parthoghosh5809
Fabulous number Guys...Beads.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@fenderstratguy
Another great tune Alan
The usual awesome BBCK lyrics.
@MichaelLynch1
I pulled the trigger, the deed was done To her surprise it was an empty gun i did just for fun Ha Ha Wicked Tune
@TruthUnderFire
NICE! I love these guys.
@KousneT
E' la prima volta che ascolto questa canzone. Mi piace ..complimenti..!!
@francescocobelli9846
Ei, ti ricordi di questa?