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Category Archives: Miscellany
Frank Zappa, Hamilton, 1975
A couple of recent posts, Philly ’76 and Zomby Woof by Quasar got me thinking about Zappa arrangements in general, and his instrumental compositions in particular – especially within a live context.
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music
Tagged 1975, analysis, arrangements, Eddie Jobson, field recording, Frank Zappa, Hamilton, Norma Jean Bell
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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa
On two separate appearances on the “Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” – one on October 11th, 1986 (clip above), and another on November 29th, 1986 (clip below), Frank Zappa explains why most aspects of popular culture (in their case, the … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, In The News, Interview, Miscellany, Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged 1984, 1986, AM, FM, Frank Zappa, Hollywood, Interview, TV
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Zappa on “Freeman Report” CNN – October 26th, 1981
In this long, five part interview from the October 26th, 1981, edition of the “Freeman Report”, host Sandi Freeman appears mostly well prepared as she asks Frank Zappa open ended questions concerning his views on a variety of topics. For … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged 1981, cnn, Frank Zappa, Interview, sandi freeman
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Frank Zappa, WFMT-FM Chicago, August 1968
Frank Zappa is interviewed by Studs Terkel in these two excerpts from his August 1968 interview on WFMT-FM Chicago. Zappa talks about his music, his lyrics, and the state of America in the summer of 1968:
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Music, YouTubery
Tagged 1968, chicago, Frank Zappa, studs terkel
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Can You Play It Backwards?
Funny little anecdote about Zappa’s typical way of dealing with musicians. Act one goes like this: Just to be sure that Mr. Piano had a fair chance at the reading part of the audition, Frank gave him 2 pieces of … Continue reading
Boston Music Hall, 1976 (Early Show)
If you are still teetering on the fence wondering whether or not to pre-order Philly ’76 (Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA, 29 October 1976) featuring Frank Zappa, Terry Bozzio, Ray White, Patrick O’Hearn, Eddie Jobson and Bianca Thornton, here are five … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music
Tagged boston, Eddie Jobson, field recording, Frank Zappa, lady bianca, philly '76, unique zappa covers
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RDNZL – The Truth
I honestly like those tiny little (previously unknown) factoids that time after time see the light of day and reveal something we did not know before. Here’s something I know you all were wondering about (just like I did), and … Continue reading
Billy the Mountain, Martyrs’ 2009
Just prior to an unauthorized performance of “Joe’s Garage” at Martyrs’ in Chicago on July 27th, 2009, The Chicago Zappa Collective performed an exceptional version of “Billy the Mountain” as an opening set: Billy the Mountain – The Chicago Zappa … Continue reading
Frank Zappa on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Frank Zappa, Interview, Miscellany, Music
Tagged 1970, audio streaming, blues, Frank Zappa, johnny otis, kpfa-fm, ray agee, rhythm and blues, shuggie otis
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