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R.I.P. Dan "Bee" Spears  In sorrow, we note the untimely passing of Dan "Bee" Spears, Willie Nelson's bassist. Spears died Thursday, December 8th, at his home near Nashville. "We are deeply saddened by the death of Family member Dan "Bee" Spears, longtime friend and bassist for Willie Nelson and Family," reads an official statement on Willie Nelson's Web site. San Antonio-born Spears played on such classic Willie Nelson albums as Stardust and Red Headed Stranger. Described by Willie Nelson's nephew Freddy Fletcher as "basically the only bass player Willie ever really had," he joined Willie Nelson in the late 1960s and remained with the band as much-loved member of Nelson's extended musical family. He was featured in Billy Bob's recent documentary about Willie Nelson, THE KING OF LUCK. Our heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to Dan Spears' family, friends, and the entire Willie Nelson clan. Peace out, Bee. Return to Top |
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Driving JAYNE MANSFIELD'S CAR
He added, “Just so you know, Jayne Mansfield is more of a metaphor for the movie. It’s not about Jayne Mansfield’s death or anything like that. It’s mentioned, but that’s not what it’s about. It’s really about how war affects different generations, done in sort of a darkly humorous way. And about the examination of life and death and the fear and fascination with both.” BBT and crew finished a location shoot in Cedartown, Georgia, where the town was spruced up to evoke the fictional Alabama burg of Morrison circa 1969. We are grateful to the Cedartown paper, delightfully named the Polk Fishwrap, for news updates (not to mention the photo of Robert Duvall at the wheel, snapped by the Fishwrap's Lowell Vickers (L) that we borrowed because it matches our background color). |
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From The "Time to Grow a Pair (of Mirror Balls)" Department Put on Your Dancing Shoes: BAYTOWN DISCOBilly Bob and Eva Longoria have signed for the indie comedy BAYTOWN DISCO, which Billy Bob shot in Louisiana this past May. We hear tell that Billy Bob plays Eva's ex-husband in this tale of three redneck brothers who try to kidnap a wheelchair-bound boy to rescue him from the clutches of a useless father. |
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From The "Yes, Virginia (and No, We Don't Mean Billy Bob's Mama)" Department There is a BAD SANTA 2At least it's in negotiations, and we hear that not one, but two scripts are in development. As Hisfineself said to the Belfast Telegram, "Hopefully we can get close to the first one. But hopefully the fans will at least get a kick out of seeing the character again, and that's my hope for it - that people will get a charge out of seeing that character doing his thing again." |
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The Billy Bob Papers Are the rumors true? Is Billy Bob Thornton completing a book with the world-famous Governor of the Heart of Texas, country-western singer/songwriter, mystery novelist, and cigar bon vivant Kinky Friedman? |
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| Billy Bob Takes the Rap for Prisoner of Southern Rock Billy Bob has written the foreword for Prisoner of Southern Rock, a memoir by Michael Buffalo Smith that will be published by Mercer University Press in 2012. Prisoner of Southern Rock is the unlikely story of one Southern boy's rise from near poverty to become a respected Southern music historian, specializing in the sub-genre known as Southern Rock. The book traces Smith's journey from his meager beginnings in Upstate South Carolina to his work as a musician and journalist during his college years and his destined founding of the Southern rock magazine Gritz following a near death experience from a chronic bacterial infection. The memoir combines stories from his life growing up with stories of life on the road, backstage, and onstage with many of the bands he idol-worshiped during his early years. These are the life and times of the man known around the world as “The Ambassador of Southern Rock.” The book includes a chapter on Buffalo’s meeting and becoming friends with Billy Bob Thornton and the members of The Boxmasters. When the book comes out, you can bet that we'll have direct links for you to buy it! You can keep up with Buffalo's writings at UniversalMusicTribe.com. Return to Top |
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"Bellflower" Blooms in 2012In early 2011, The Boxmasters will be releasing Bellflower, their fourth record on Vanguard/Sawmill Records. As with their previous releases, Bellflower is a 2-CD set: one disc of original songs and one disc of cover songs. Bellflower comes on the heels of the band’s current CD, Modbilly, which reached the Number one spot on the Americana Radio Chart for two consecutive weeks and was named one of the top 100 Records by the Americana Music Association in 2009! |
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Alan Parsons' New Project
The Art and Science of Sound Recording collection offers something for everyone interested in recording their own music, from novice to professional engineers. Supported by extensive musical examples, custom diagrams, and interview clips, each section offers an in-depth view of individual areas of the recording process. Along with the premiere scenes released last month covering MIDI, EQ, Delays, Drums, Noise Gates and Recording a Choir, the new sections individually examine the recording topics of Studio Acoustics, Consoles and Controllers, Digital Audio and Computers, Monitoring, Microphones, Keyboards, and Bass. You can now stream each video in this incredible series for $1.99 or download each video for $4.99 at www.artandscienceofsound.com. |
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Coffee Fool Brews Up Boxmasters Blend
How would you like that ground? At Coffee Fool, you can get a 12-ounce or 2.25-pound bag ground to your exacting specifications: Whole Bean, French Press, Coarse Grind, Perk, Drip Grind, Grindhouse (no, wait, that's a Tarantino flick), Very Strong Drop Grind, Very Fine Grind, Turkish, and Espresso. Like Billy Bob himself, it's a little bit country, it's a little bit rock 'n' roll. If the up-tempo ballads don't rouse you from your post-roadhouse stupor, then a shot of this stuff'll cure whatever ails ya.
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The Warrior Wedding Project
Billy Bob has always been a big supporter of our people in the services, often performing free concerts on military bases. He is also a supporter of the Warrior Wedding Project. If you wish to support this wonderful cause, click here. |
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Going to Save the Elephants
Kat Kramer has gained Billy Bob's support because she is using the power of the moving image to call attention to the plight of elephants in captivity. On January 20, she brought numerous Hollywood luminaries together to attend the premiere of a new documentary, ELEPHANTS AND MAN: A LITANY OF TRAGEDY. From the intentional electrocution of an elephant (by Thomas Edison, no less) in the early days of electricity to the painful beatings that many still suffer at zoos and circuses, the documentary displays in graphic detail the physical and emotional agony elephants have endured in captivity through the centuries. The images are nauseating: an elephant hanged by its neck as “entertainment” for a crowd of spectators; behind-the-scenes video of animal trainers and hunters using clubs and hooks to beat elephants into submission; an elephant wailing in agony like a screaming child as it is shocked with an electric prod; an escaped elephant being shot repeatedly until it collapses and dies.
ELEPHANTS AND MAN: A LITANY OF TRAGEDY was directed by Jacek Kropinski and executive produced by Melya Kaplan, founder of the nonprofit Voice for the Animals Foundation. Kaplan participated in a panel discussion with Tomlin, Hedren, Kramer and activists, urging members of the of the celebrity audience to use their influence to help get the word out about how elephants are still mistreated by many zoos and circuses, when nobody is watching. “This film clearly shows how elephants endure a lifetime of suffering when they are captured or bred to be put on exhibit for our momentary ‘pleasure,’” said Tomlin, who has been outspoken in her support for closing elephant exhibits at zoos. “Elephants need hundreds, even thousands, of acres to walk and roam as they do in the wild. Ambulating is necessary to keep their feet and joints disease-free and their mental state healthy and thriving. A sanctuary with hundreds of acres and the companionship of other elephants is the closest environment we can provide to their living in the wild.”
“The bill was working its way through Congress, but somebody inserted language that said circuses would be exempt,” she said. “I was told that without that exemption, it would never pass. I would not agree to that. I want everyone to write letters to Congress and say ‘Pass the bill to stop the breeding.’” Actress Kat Kramer founded “Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World” series in 2009 to highlight motion pictures that raise awareness of important social issues. Her father, the late producer/director Stanley Kramer, was known for making socially conscious movies such as JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG, SHIP OF FOOLS, ON TEH BEACH, GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, and BLESS THE BEASTS AND THE CHILDREN. “I was honored that so many people turned out for this event,” she said. “It was a difficult film to watch, but so important. I really think it will have impact, as more people see it. The audience was clearly moved. If people continue talking about this issue and put pressure on zoos and lawmakers, we really can change things for the better.” You can view the film on You Tube. Be forewarned: its scenes are graphic, upsetting, and disturbing. More importantly, they should move you to take action. |
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this humiliating catastrophe again! You can learn about Shower Vision and the new Kitchen Vision by visiting ShowerVision.com! Add some pizazz to the way you view the world! 
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From the "That Burger's About the Size of Texas, Mr. President" DepartmentBBT's Hideaway at K-Bob's SteakhouseThe Sorocco El Defensor Chieftain (one of the best newspaper names we've ever heard) reports that John Woodworth is the new operations director for Billy Bob Thornton's Hideaway, a mini-restaurant bar and grill adjacent to the famous K-Bob's Steakhouse located in Sorroco, New Mexico. Woodworth has devised a menu with an average entrée price of about $7 and a selection of 20 rare wines from around the globe. Entrees includes the secretly spiced Armageddon Burger on a Kaiser roll, plus beer batter fries, which Woodworth serves with Roseblum Zinfandel from Paso Robles, California. Additionally, Woodworth has instated Wednesday Night Wine Dinners and a wine club called the Hideaway Club. As the El Defensor Chieftain puts it, "The Wednesday Night Wine Dinners consist of a three-course dinner paired with three wines specially selected by Woodworth. The price of the dinner is $19.99 per person. Membership for the Hideaway Club is $40 per month and includes an engraved wine glass, a wine club T-shirt and four wine dinners." Hey! Sign us up! The restaurant is located at 1123 NW Frontage Road in Sorocco. Call (575) 835-2900 for further information. |
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BBT for Free!Requests for unsigned photos, letters 'n' greetings for Billy Bob, and other whatnot now go to: Planet Billy Bob By the way, we are getting a lot of e-mails from people in Russia asking for autographs. We do not have autographs, but we are always happy to send Billy Bob's fans from Russia and everywhere else our free, unsigned black and white glossy photos of Billy Bob from All the Pretty Horses, as well as headshots from MONSTER'S BALL. We've also got ARMAGEDDON programs from the 1998 world premiere. We'd love to give one to you for free! See our Contact info for more details!
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Say Hey to Billy Bob! Want to send Billy Bob a message he'll actually read? Visit our MySpace page and leave us a greeting! Throw in a picture (Billy Bob likes to see photos of his fans!) and Webmistress Amélie will print it out and personally deliver it to Billy Bob (now that she bought a refurbished color printer from a mysterious Russian connection). We can't make any replies (we get thousands of posts, and Billy Bob does not know how to compose or send an e-mail to save his life), but he will read and enjoy each and every one. And click here for more Contact Information.
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So Proud of You, Zac!
Fans of the triple-threat rejoice! Billy Bob returns to write, star in, and direct a cool new project: JAYNE MANSFIELD'S CAR. What, you want more? Okay, well how about he's writing the script with his 
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Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew took some time from recording to take part in legendary artist Alan Parsons’ new project: a DVD series titled The Art and Science of Sound Recording which features ten hours of original video material to teach viewers about music production–from the intricacies of studio acoustics to the history and progress of artificial reverb technology. Parsons hosts the series. Thornton narrates the entire 24-chapter collection. His narration was recorded by J.D. Andrew in The Cave. 
Billy Bob's earliest memories as a musician are of him at the age of 5 twanging a toy guitar in his backyard while standing on a little tub that was actually designed for a performing elephant to place its enormous foot on during circus shows. Now, Billy Bob would like you to know about the work of Kat Kramer, founder of the film series "Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World." 
“There are films that can change the world, and this is one of them,” said actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. “How can people not see that plants and other species are part of the web of life that supports all life? It will be our own undoing if we don’t stop this.”
Although the film is about elephants, it sparked discussion afterward about similar issues involving other exotic animals that are often tortured and killed in captivity. Actress and animal rights activist Tippi Hedren talked about proposed federal legislation she is spearheading to ban the breeding of exotic cats to be sold as pets or for private possession.
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