Who is the guy in the “Spoonman” video?
The bald gentleman featured in the “Spoonman” video clip is none other than Artis the Spoonman. Artis is well-known in Seattle as a street performer, his first performance taking place way back in 1972, playing his spoons to the beat of a cafe jukebox. Artis has since performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and recorded with Frank Zappa, describing his performance on the “Spoonman” video as “a great experience.
