Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains

The Profile

Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains is an American supergroup formed at Bonnaroo 2002 by Les Claypool, Buckethead, Bernie Worrell, and Bryan “Brain” Mantia. They released one studio album, The Big Eyeball in the Sky (2004), and toured the United States.

Formed at Bonnaroo 2002; members: Les Claypool (bass), Buckethead (guitar), Bernie Worrell (keyboards), Bryan “Brain” Mantia (drums). One album released in 2004; style blends experimental rock, funk, and improvisational jams.

Two reviews dive into C2B3’s lone studio blast, The Big Eyeball in the Sky (2004). Both praise the virtuosity and improvisational spark, with one noting uneven, repetitive moments. Highlights include Buckethead’s blistering solos and the band’s elastic groove. Overall mood: eccentric, inventive, and fun.