Since October 29th, Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong has been posting up new songs for his solo project called Tim Timebomb and Friends. Collaborating with a host of different musicians Tim has been covering some of his favourite songs and throwing a few originals into the mix as well. He has also posted a video for a cover of The Faces "Ooh La La" with Travis Barker of The Transplants/Blink 182 on drums.
You can listen to all 14 tracks here or over here on the Tim Timebomb website.
"Tim Timebomb and Friends is a place for me to share with you some of my favorite songs that I've recorded with friends of mine. I’ve always enjoyed sharing music, whether I’m just sitting around playing acoustic guitar with my friends or breaking out old 45’s. I guess you could call me a music nerd. I like everything from Bob Dylan to the Ramones, to Jimmy Cliff to Cock Sparrer. I plan to bring together a great group of players to record covers as well as some originals. I hope you dig it and encourage you to pass them on."
"Originally released in 1973, this song was written by Ronnie Lane and Ron Wood for the Faces’ third album, also called ‘Ooh La La.’ As soon as Travis Barker heard my demo for this song, he wanted to play on it, we recorded at his studio the next day and made the video the day after. I have a long working relationship with both Travis and J. Bonner. J is my favorite reggae bass player that I’ve played with and worked with me on Poet’s Life and the Jimmy Cliff album. Travis is in the Transplants with me. I’m so fortunate to get to play with these guys. In the video, there’s a shot of me standing on a garbage can on the corner of Durant and Telegraph, in the distance you can see the church where my parents were married in 1958. This song is dedicated to my dad Don Armstrong 1931-2012."
Tim Timebomb — Guitars and Vocals
Travis Barker — Drums
J Bonner — Bass
Kevin Bivona — Keys