Category Archives: Frank Zappa

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Posted on Friday, 01/21/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Shrek Yerbouti! Also: Wembley, 14/09/73, Part Two.

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Largest Digital FZ Catalog

Posted on Thursday, 01/20/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

eMusic, “the world’s No. 2 digital download service” apparently now has the largest Frank Zappa catalog available in digital form. Have a look at its frontpage, if only for the sheer brilliance of the educational sign-up graphics. See what I … Continue reading →

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Life Of Sin

Posted on Thursday, 01/20/05 by Dr Sharleena

It’s easier than “doing the bop”: if you are around Washington DC today, for the Inauguration Day of the mandate of the King George II, don’t forget to turn your back on Bush, if you can. If otherwise you are … Continue reading →

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Duke & Nappy Whip It Out

Posted on Wednesday, 01/19/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some nice snapshots from a concert George Duke gave at ‘de Melkweg,‘ Amsterdam, last Nov 24 — including a surprize appearance from Nappy Brock. (via zappa.hu)

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On eBay

Posted on Wednesday, 01/19/05 by Dr Sharleena

Frank Zappa signed FENDER autographed guitar. With certificate of authenticity and UACC credentials. For sale!

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Kung Fu

Posted on Friday, 01/14/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

It figures. Yesterday we watched Kill Bill Vol I on DVD, today I get to announce a Roxy show from Sept 14 ’73, track 6 of which is named, what else: Kung Fu. Update: zappa.com forum member Unica (aka “He … Continue reading →

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Only Innit

Posted on Friday, 01/07/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

And what might we find in this product placement gallery? Obviously.

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Grand Wazoo in ’72

Posted on Friday, 01/07/05 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Moving along from Roxy to Grand Wazoo, here’s Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Sept 15 1972. GMail-account, anyone?

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The Quiz Of Your Dreams

Posted on Friday, 12/31/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Back in the good old days (Clinton was still president!) I put together an online Zappa quiz with the aid of the ever helpful SOFA. Due to my terminal redesignitis it had long since disappeared from these pages. Until now… … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Site News, Zappa Misc | 9 Comments

St. Paul Civic Center ’74

Posted on Friday, 12/31/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

What better way to kick off the last day of the year than with some Roxy-era music! Have a good one…

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TWGS

Posted on Thursday, 12/30/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Everything you always wanted to know about “The World’s Greatest Sinner” (see also), but were afraid to ask.

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Christmas Boot

Posted on Friday, 12/24/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This week’s Friday Boot, as you will note, turned out extra-big: 24 tracks (thanks Gilles!). Wichita State University, April 11 1980 — enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas!

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Pretentious? Moi?

Posted on Thursday, 12/23/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some good reads in this Zappa appreciation thread. Noteworthy quote from one DonkeyRhubarb: “Has anyone thought about what it is that is exactly wrong with being pretentious? I’m pretentious all the time, I enjoy it. I have a good job, … Continue reading →

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Anybody?

Posted on Wednesday, 12/22/04 by Dr Sharleena

Now, who is Mathilda..?! (off to watch “Keeping Up Appearances” on BBC1. Ah, sweet holidays…:^)

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FZ signed painting on eBay

Posted on Wednesday, 12/22/04 by Dr Sharleena

“NOTE WE COLLECT FRAMES AND THE ONE THAT THIS ART WAS IN CAME FROM AN OLD gERMAN CASTLE -ITS VALUE HAS BEEN APPRAISED AT THREE THOPUSAND DOLLARS SO IT IS NOT INCLUDED –ALSO WE GUARANTEE TWO HUNDERED PERCENT CHEERFULLY -MONEY … Continue reading →

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