Stanley Mouse Tribute Album ‘The Mouse That Rocked’ To Include Contributions From Nicole Atkins, Leftover Salmon & More

The compilation sees contemporary bands and artists covering the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and more.

By Nate Todd Apr 3, 2024 10:03 am PDT

Legendary artist Stanley Mouse is celebrated on the forthcoming compilation, The Mouse That Rocked: A Tribute To Stanley Mouse, due out on April 12. The album sees Nicole Atkins, Leftover Salmon and others covering some of Mouse’s famous subjects such as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and more with all proceeds benefiting the Blue Rose Foundation.

The Blue Rose Foundation “is dedicated to providing preschool scholarships to underprivileged children,” The Mouse That Rocked producer David Gross stated. “Now, Mouse’s fans can contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a musical celebration of one of rock music’s most influential artists.”

“Mouse has been a close friend for years and our team wanted to honor his legacy,” Blue Rose Music founder Joe Poletto said. “By inviting contemporary artists to reimagine songs by bands featured in Mouse’s artwork, we can pay homage to his enduring influence on music and art.”

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Press materials further detailed Mouse’s amazing career.

Reflecting on Mouse’s remarkable evolution as an artist, one can trace his journey from early hot rod monster T-shirt designs to enchanting San Francisco ballroom posters, and ultimately to the era of mega-selling album covers. His creativity now extends into timeless and contemporary oil paintings, showcasing a breadth of work that spans various artistic realms with enduring brilliance.

Also offering tribute to the renowned artist are Chuck Leavell, Charlie Musselwhite, Shawn Sahm & The Tex Mex Experience, Junior Brown, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Poor Man’s Whiskey, The Mother Hips, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Jason Crosby and the Pimps of Joytime.

Along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, The Mouse That Rocked features the music of Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Beatles, Howlin’ Wolf, Journey, Cream, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Bo Diddley, Sir Douglas Quintet, Moby Grape and Stanley Mouse himself.

Head here for more info on The Mouse That Rocked and check out the tracklisting below.

The Mouse That Rocked: A Tribute To Stanley Mouse Tracklist:

  1. Shawn Sahm & The Tex Mex Experience – MENDOCINO (Sir Douglas Quintet)
  2. Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers – SOMEBODY TO LOVE (Jefferson Airplane)
  3. Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz – THE INNER LIGHT (The Beatles)
  4. Chuck Leavell – THREE HUNDRED POUNDS OF JOY (Howlin’ Wolf)
  5. Nicole Atkins – I NEED A MAN TO LOVE (Big Brother and the Holding Company)
  6. Poor Man’s Whiskey – LIGHTS (Journey)
  7. Pimps of Joytime – CROSSROADS (Cream)
  8. Leftover Salmon – I DON’T KNOW YOU (New Riders of the Purple Sage)
  9. Charlie Musselwhite – EASY WIND (Grateful Dead)
  10. Junior Brown – ROAD RUNNER (Bo Diddley)
  11. The Mother Hips – 8:05 (Moby Grape)
  12. Jason Crosby – STANLEY’S SONG (Stanley Mouse)

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