Author Archives: Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Today for the first time, someone hit this site through a search for Barry Manilow lyrics. Somewhere on this planet, someone is probably feeling slightly nauseous right now…

I’m like oh m’god, like totally, like fer sure!: an article explaining the Like Virus which has permeated the anglo-american language. The article mentions Valley Girl as a seminal factor to spreading the virus. Like, sort of.

You thought statistical density was somewhat of a complex topic? How about T’mershi tuplets?

Okay okay, that was sort of a stupid link… allow me to make it up to you with this one! Scroll down to where it says “Frank Zappa” [hello hello], and behold the MP3’s, including the FZ/John Lennon Jam and … Continue reading →

You’re So Gay!

Ed Palermo: “What Edgar Varèse was to Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa is to me.” He’s Not In It For The Money : interesting interview with the leader from one of the great FZ tribute bands. In the article Palermo also … Continue reading →

Planet Of The Dubyas – Part One. Will Sparky The Penguin survive?

Dear Dr Sharleena: it would appear that the sexiest geek alive has been elected, judging from the link you graciously provided. The Sexiest Geek Alive is a woman by the name of Ellen Spertus, and turns out to be a … Continue reading →

This one for geeks all around the world (I know you are somewhere out there!) Find the sexiest geeks alive in the web, and maybe you could participate in the contest. Don’t lose this oportunity!!

Parody breeds parody. Warning: not Zappa-related, but very funny nonetheless. MetaFilter kicks ass!

Bald Headed John updates TheBignote’s Vault of Zappa Live MP3’s. Among the goodies are tracks from the last 3/25/88 US show which features Dweezil on “Stairway To Heaven”, the Stockholm 88 gig (“Big Swifty/T’Mershee Duween” with Mats & Morgan), and … Continue reading →

At beefheart.com, you can now find the original script for “Captain Beefheart vs. The Gruntpeople”, as written by Frank Zappa. And here’s yet another interesting article exploring the Influence of Edgard Varèse on Frank Zappa. (via good ol’ affz)

Well How About This.

Another three sites join CCFZ—The First FZ Webring: The Big Frank Zappa Links Page, Bwanazappa and Zomby Woof. Is there any other 20th century artist that has harvested this kind of online following? FZ is not dead, and as a … Continue reading →

Found in Barry’s FreeLinks page: “The Zappa Interviews”. A mighty fine site with spoken word MP3’s and video’s. And a nice webmaster too. He mailed me saying he’d created a colourscheme on his linkspage especially for my banner! Thanks Mike! … Continue reading →