The Crazy Recording Career of Hercules the Grizzly Bear & 2500. Sales of The Single

The Crazy Recording Career of Hercules the Grizzly Bear & 2500. Sales of The Single

Author: Kenny Denton May 16, 2026 Duration: 20:08

This Deep Dive review is from Kenny Denton’s memoir chronicles the surreal recording career of Hercules the Bear, a famous grizzly that transitioned from a media sensation to a recording artist. Following a period of financial instability, Denton was hired by two casino owners to produce a cover of the song “Running Bear” featuring the grizzly's authentic vocalizations. The narrative details the logistics of recording the animal in a Scottish den and the subsequent high-profile promotional stunts managed by publicist Max Clifford. Despite a disastrous live television performance and legal interference from the RSPCA, the record became a financial triumph through an unconventional debt settlement. Ultimately, a large-scale purchase by a religious organisation ensured that the single sold a quarter of a million copies, cementing the bear’s peculiar legacy in the music industry. For the full story along with many more, are in my book “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll” is available from Amazon books, in paperback and Kindle.

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