Whoa. Jim Sullivan's story alone makes you want to listen his sole album over and over again. Look for clues, trip out or vibe on his mystery. The condensed version goes as follows: In 1969 Sullivan put out an album called UFO on a Cali micro-label called Monnie. Because of local popularity his album got around but ultimately any hope of national recognition dissolved. In 1975 a seemingly determined yet possibly discouraged Sullivan took off for Nashville, where his sister-in-law lived, in an attempt to "make it." His car and guitar made it as far as Santa Rosa, New Mexico but Sullivan himself was never seen again. Now there are several possibilties as to what occured. Some think Sullivan got drunk and had a nasty run-in with a local Italian family, the Genetti's, who were rumored to have mafia ties. More entertaining theories suggest he walked into the desert or better yet confirmed the omens in his album and was taken by aliens. Most of the information I've gathered came from this article which is worth a look. Another fun fact about Jimbo is that he had a cameo in Easy Rider!!! Dark and psychadelic yet an attempt at pop. Capitol records told him he sounded too much like their singer James Taylor. Personally, I think he's hiding out somewhere with Connie Converse.
"There is something happening that isn't too clear.
Just a little different than in previous years.
I think that happiness is getting very near.
I'm checkin out the show
with a glassy eye.
Looking at the sun dancing through the sky.
Did he come by UFO?"
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