Famous Bristol Musicians - Santiago Jetstormer

Santiago Jetstormer is one of the cult musicians of the Bristol Rock Scene.

Born in 1942 out of the brief liaison between an American Serviceman and a Spanish Au Pair stranded in Dorset, Santiago grew up to become one of the West Countries best Washboard players. 

He moved into skiffle early in the 60’s and with it, rudimentary percussion and some close sources say that his lifelong friendship with “Thumper Carpenter” and their discovery of the “Dallas Queer Drum” inspired Carl Palmer to write “Tank” on ELP’s debut album. 

The 70’s saw Santiago’s adventure into punk. Sadly, he was 6 years too early and such classics as “Saw me leg off baby ‘cos the Sunday joint’s gone bad” never really enjoyed the kudos they deserved. “Isobar Tea Totaller” was a minor regional hit but Distant Vision soon split and “Thumper” moved away to became a test pilot for a new type of seaplane.  Little has been heard of him since. 
After a quiet period in which Santiago played little more than quicksteps and foxtrots in the local “Alec Miggins Showband” he was again discovered by none other than Kevin “Rock Legend” Skuse, then a mere boy.  Kevin soon realised the enormous talent that was his new friend and immediately they formed “Just for Kix” and took the Bristol scene by storm.  Quite literally since Bob Starling, master guitarist and formerly of “Stormtrooper” took the lead guitar whilst Santiago once again amazed us all with his virtuoso keyboard mastery.

The Virtuoso plays keyboards and Kevin Skuse  (with hair) provides a rocking bass line.

Santiago & Steve Brown share the stage.

Sadly you can get too much of a good thing and demands of life on the road took their toll. 
Just For Kix split and Santiago was looking for new inspiration.  He found it with the talents of none other than Steve Brown, himself an experienced and rounded “pro” and together they formed the band “Norma Stitts and the Plastic Hunts” and some say that they were very big “Down Under”.

These days and in recognition that really, there are few people that have the ability (and in fact want) to play with him, Santiago has opted for a solo career and is working on his debut solo album. 

Many tracks are fine examples especially his dedication to Paul Simon with “Fifty Ways For Masturbation” and we will very soon feature the whole album on the site.  Meanwhile, spoil yourselves with “The Devil’s Dollars”.

Santiago relaxes with his Maverick.