J.N. Bates was a talented musician; singer, guitar player, washtub bass, kazoo, you name it. He was lead singer for the Lazy Alien Blues Band for 30+ years before his passing in 2017. Below I’ve put together a video and some recordings that span the years he was with the Aliens. There is so much that could be said about my good friend J.N., he was talented, kind, generous, irreverent, and funny as hell. He is missed.
J.N. Bates 1942-2017
Lazy Alien Blues Band
Have You Ever Loved a Woman
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Curly Shuffle
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Highway Like a Woman
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I'll Be Gone
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Jealous Man
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Messin With the Kid
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Shotgun Blues
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Tired Man
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24 Hours Everyday
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Flip Flop Fly
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Giving It Up for Your Love
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I'll Be Gone
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A special shout out to Lance Willis, our long time sound man, for making these recordings back in the day when it wasn’t easy.