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| '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. | ||
| Born in ], |
Born in ], by 1966 he moved to ], worked briefly as a sketch writer with ] for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting. | ||
| ] covered the song "]," |
] covered the song "]," a melody by Rose and song and lyrics by ], on his album '']'' (1971). | ||
| Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose |
Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose appeared 12 times on '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . | ||
| ⚫ | 2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985. | ||
| 1978's ''Roast Beef'' was produced by ] and recorded in a single take. | |||
| ⚫ | 2005 saw a |
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| ==Musical Style== | ==Musical Style== | ||
| Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more |
Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more orchestrated numbers. Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. His newer releases frequently rely on negative ]s. Many of his websites, such as , feature anti semitic and anti black statements. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being ] and ] . | ||
| Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and ] elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He makes controversial use of ]s. In his web-based art, Christ and Hitler are referenced often, apparently as icons/personifications of good and evil. Many of his websites, such as , openly deal with race and religion. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being ] and ] . It is said that Rose denies the charge. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| ===Full Length Releases === | ===Full Length Releases === | ||
| *''Biff, Cliff, and Warren'' (1961) | |||
| *''Banjo and Ballyhoo'' (1963, Angry Young Man Records) | |||
| *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'' (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | ||
| *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | *''Children of Light'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah) | ||
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| *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) | ||
| *''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists) | *''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists) | ||
| *''Hamburger Blues'' (1974, Sweet Jane Limited) | |||
| *''Roast Beef'' (1978, ]/Pacific Arts) | |||
| *''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, ]/Pacific Arts) | |||
| *''Bone Again'' (1996, Fast Eddy) | |||
| *''The Elizabethan Period'' (2000, GoddessOne) | |||
| *''E-Stir Parade'' (2003, Wascals) | |||
| *''Live At The Earl Of Oldtown'' (recorded 1977, released 2003, Wascals) | |||
| *''The Knight Wigguh and the Nippie Higger'' (2004, Wascals) | |||
| ===Singles=== | |||
| *''What's Gnawing At Me/Molly'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | |||
| *''Buzz the Fuzz/Gentle People'' (1968, Tetragrammaton) | |||
| *''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, non-album single) | |||
| *''I Forgot to Tell You/The Captain'' (1970, Buddah) | |||
| *''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists) | |||
| *''Garbage/Lord I Done Bumped Into You'' (1972, United Artists) | |||
| ===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| *''Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar'' (1962, Kimberly) | |||
| *''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' (mid 1970's, Pickwick) | *''Put Your Hand in the Hand'' (mid 1970's, Pickwick) | ||
| *''The Acoustic Highway Collection: The Road To Country Rock '' (EMI, 1996) | |||
| *''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side/Children of Light'' (2005, Water Records) | |||
| *''Fill Your Heart With Biff Rose'' (2005, RPM Records) | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 02:45, 13 March 2008
Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter.
Born in New Orleans, by 1966 he moved to Hollywood, worked briefly as a sketch writer with George Carlin for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting.
David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart," a melody by Rose and song and lyrics by Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971).
Following the release of 1968's The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side, Rose appeared 12 times on The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. .
2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.
Musical Style
Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more orchestrated numbers. Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. His newer releases frequently rely on negative racial stereotypes. Many of his websites, such as www.Jewmanity.com, feature anti semitic and anti black statements. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being antisemitic and racist .
Discography
Full Length Releases
- The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
- Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
- Biff Rose (1970, Buddah)
- Half Live at the Bitter End (1971, Buddah)
- Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ (1972, United Artists)
Compilations
- Put Your Hand in the Hand (mid 1970's, Pickwick)
References
- Promotion for the Water Records Compilation includes very detailed bio of Biff Rose by Thom Moore.
- 2005 Interview in Bay Guardian by Kimberly Chun
- Reviews of Biff's albums 1968-1970
- Robert Christgau column, Esquire, Apr. 1969, reviews an early Tonight Show appearance.
- Robert Christgau review of Half Live at the Bitter End comedy album, further commentary on "Tonight Show" appearances, 1971.
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's review of 1972 album Uncle Jesus Auntie Christ
- Biff Rose Richie Unterberger's biography on allmusic.com.
- Here and here are references to Bruce Springsteen's Jan-Feb 1973 Max Kansas City shows opening for Biff Rose.
- 2004 Paul Williams liner notes compliment Biff Rose.
External links
- One Biff Rose official website
- Another Biff Rose official website
- Here's another Biff Rose official website
- Biff Rose's message board Biff Rose's musings.