Frank Zappa on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970

Posted on October 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

I recently came into possession of an audio clip of Frank Zappa as special guest on “The Johnny Otis Show” which ran on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970. During most of the hour they spun old records and ran typical regional advertisements for everything from local diners to Nevada casino bonuses, yet in this clip, a live-in-the-studio performance, Ray Agee is backed by Frank Zappa and Shuggie Otis on guitars. Frank tells a little story to start, then Johnny Otis urges Shuggie to lend Frank a guitar and they launch into an impromptu blues piece. A nice bit of audio history.

Leave Me Alone – Ray Agee, Frank Zappa, Shuggie Otis
[audio:http://www.killuglyradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/01-Leave-Me-Alone.mp3]

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One Response to Frank Zappa on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970

  1. Hugh says:
    October 29, 2009 at 8:24 am

    That was frickin’ fantastic. I’m sorry it cuts off before we hear some old-school “jugging”! I love the 3 minute mark when Ray momentarily pauses his vocals and Frank goes quickly into solo mode! And on the last minute I swear I hear a riff from a track (perhaps Canard Du Jour) on Shut Up & Play Your Guitar!?

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