Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Lucille Again

Jeff Simmons has asked to spread the word that he has just released a new album called “Blue Universe”, the first one after the FZ produced “Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up” (1970), so this is what I’m doing here … Continue reading

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Aloha Zappa

In january this year, Dutch mag “Aloha” ran a nice posthumous article on FZ. Here it is, scanned: page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. I may translate this one if the mood strikes me (in other words: look for it … Continue reading

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In Nieppe

Today was quite adventurous (Aujourd’hui c’tait l’aventure!)! Well sort of (Bin, plus ou moin). We crossed the border to Nieppe, France, to pick up a DVD containing FZ’s appearances on Saturday Night Live. If there’s sufficient interest (s’il y a … Continue reading

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Blinked and she missed it…

The clue is in the last line (!!).

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Archive *This*!

There won’t be a Friday Boot this week I’m afraid. Instead, may I suggest you have a look at archive.org‘s rather huge collection of live music. No Zappa (!), but still, something there for everyone, I’m sure (teehee!).

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Baby Moon Unit

Well, it seems it wasn’t easy to be a child in a family as openminded az FZ’s. It’s interesting, because his music (his bands) always means to me a kind of togetherness, a kind of care for each other, to … Continue reading

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Zomby update

There might be some who didn’t notice: there are some new FZ covers on ZombyWoof’s page. Night School is my favorite from this set (not mentioning Alien Orifice) – how about yours?

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WNYC – New Sounds

Program #2283 Wednesday, May 12, 2004

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Muthers In Detroit

This week’s offering is a real treat, dating back to April 10 ’68: The Mothers at The Grande Ballroom, Detroit (courtesy of Gilles). Enjoy, and don’t forget to eat your greens…

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Zappa-moustache

Here are some Zappoid moustaches. Strange list… Anyone knows Roy Harper? – he’s a favorite singer of mine, great guy; check out his homepage. Some say: “The UK’s answer to Zappa (politically, rather than musically)”. Well well…

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Boulez Conducts Zappa

The Perfect Stranger is being radiated this month by the good ol’ Chrome Dinette. I’m listening to it right now for the first time ever. It’s the kind of stuff you have to listen to without doing anything else. I … Continue reading

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Boot Art

Uni-Muta’s latest newsletter once again provides an interesting read. Some of the bootleg artwork there looks like it could’ve been made by Dr Sharleena! (Only, she would have done a much better job ;-)

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This Is Frank Talking?

Bob Marshall: This is Frank talking? Frank: Yes. Bob Marshall: Was rap, what’s called rap music the last few years, fresh air? Frank: Some of it. Some of it is good. Most of it is a waste of time. But, … Continue reading

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Who do you believe…

A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results. or This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has … Continue reading

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let’s hear from another great mother

Let’s hear it folks, from mother superior (see September 4, 2003) to Tom Waits. I didn’t know none of those audio archives, neither those pictures, and of course there is a lot more to be known, like The Fall’s covers … Continue reading

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