The Max Rebo Band
Who would have guessed Jabba’s taste in music?
This song is a 7th inning stretch tradition at the ballpark of the Baltimore Orioles. It began when the legend himself danced and sang “Country Boy” atop their dugout during game one of the 1983 World Series at Memorial Stadium. He surprised everyone in 1997 by stopping by while he was in town during a Oriole’s game and dancing atop the dugout with the team mascot during the 7th inning stretch. Tragically he died three weeks later in a plane crash.
Since the 80s the song has been part of the 7th inning stretch at Memorial Stadium and later Camden Yards on and off through the 90s and 2000s. I’m not one for Country Music, but this song, particularly due to its sentimental connection to both John Denver and Orioles fans, has that extra layer of meaning behind its upbeat innocence. So, don’t think this webcomic was taking a jab at John Denver. Far from it. Jabba just happens to have an eclectic taste in music.
Check out this awesome sketch card that our good friend and artist Danielle Ellison made for us this Christmas!
So cool!
You can check out Danielle’s stunning work at her sketch blog conveniently named: Danielle Ellison Sketch Blog. Danielle made the awesome statues of BMS Biggs, Vader and Smoking Leia that we use as props at our convention tables. If you are interested in getting a sketch card of your own then check out her DeviantArt gallery.
You can commission a sketch card from Danielle by contacting her here by email or via her DeviantArt site. She does color as well as graytone sketch cards so treat yourself or a friend to something unique.
John Denver is pretty hard to book these days…
Sorry Vader, I would have sent you a coffee mug, but you are just a fictional character…
At least in the context of our strip, this is 1983 or earlier.
True, but Dead John Denver jokes are just right for the Holiday Blues… 😉
Not one for country music myself, but that is one hell of a song.
Also great to see RotJ moving forward, despite your health troubles. Somewhat controversia at times it seemsl, but if you got 200 extra readers from that, the edit apology was worth it.
For what it’s worth, I din’t think anything off it and thought it was funny.
I look forward to seeing a lot more Jabba (not a lot more of Jabba, let’s be clear on that distiction)
Jabba can send Boba to fetch John Denver. He’d have to remember the “no disintegrations” stipulation, though.
I think I might have some wall space available for an Ellison commission…
The funny thing was that John Denver was on the Muppet Show.
Happy New Year to all BMSers and especially to Leanne & Rod. Thanks for making 2013 bearable and for one of the best memories of the year.
May 2014 bring you much needed relief and more deserved success at all that you do.
Thanks.
To you too, Graeme! Thanks, as always for your support. I have a good feeling about some of my personal goals this year. Here’s hoping hard work pays off!
All Muppets love John Denver.
It’s a scientific fact. 😉