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Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher
George Duke: Feel
George Duke‘s 1974 album “Feel” is to be rereleased on September 23. As you may know, the album had Zappa playing on it. Always good to see out of print gems like this one pop up again. Hat tip: John … Continue reading
One Note Neil
For those who are familiar with Neil Young’s body of work, specifically his soloing technique, this will bring a big grin on your face: See this post on Thrasher’s Wheat which gathered so many comments in defense of Young’s solo … Continue reading
A Concert For Jimmy
I guess by now you know that Jimmy Carl Black is battling a nasty cancer, and has been confronted with very heavy hospital bills in attempting to do so. To help out, a benefit concert is in the works. The … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, jimmy carl black, tribute concert
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Cpt. Beefheart vs. The Grunt People: The Poster
I’ve recently had some inquiries as to whether the fictional poster Sharl and I created a while back, is actually available as a real poster… Well now it is, from my CafePress account. Printed on heavyweight 7 mil semi-gloss paper … Continue reading
Posted in Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Visual Arts
Tagged artwork, Captain Beefheart, grunt people, poster
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Now Play It In 7/8 Reggae
Steve Vai recalls his audition for Frank Zappa:
Let’s Help Out A Mother
Last week, Jimmy Carl Black had an operation to remove a tumour on his lung. Now, the tumour has turned out to be cancerous. Idiot Bastard Son, who spoke with Jimmy last Thursday writes: He sounded fairly chipper, but they … Continue reading
Impressions From Zappanale #19
From FZ tribute band Zappatika: Sharl’s friend Debutante Daisy performing “Montana” with the Low Budget Research Kitchen: Low Budget Research Kitchen plays “Inca Roads”: The Wrong Object with Stanley J. Zappa on sax: The Paul Green School of Rock All-Stars … Continue reading
When Rock Legend Widows Litigate
In November, the plaintiffs demanded that the organizers of the Zappanale be forced to pay a €250,000 penalty or be sent to jail for two years should the festival or the related “Arf-Society” refuse to comply. Cut to the present: … Continue reading