Category Archives: In The News

Zappa in Yugoslavia

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Balint

Great article from The Tenessean Showcase, 1975 about FZ’s visit to Zagreb and Ljubljana. The story of the 3 shows behind the Iron Curtain – via: FZ in Hungary.

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Malcolm McLaren: A Belated RIP

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For one thing, he did manage to make this happen:

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Cucamonga Era Recordings Re-released

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in, by way of Andrew: Crossfire Publications is making the first six of 32 download-only albums taken from Paul Buff’s recordings made at Pal Studios and Original Sound Studios available at CDBaby.com and iTunes (others companies will also … Continue reading →

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RIP Herb Cohen

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Herb Cohen, the tough, litigious manager and label operator who introduced such notables as the Mothers of Invention and Tom Waits during the ’60s and ’70s, died Tuesday of unknown causes in Napa, Calif. He was 77.

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The Artisan Acetate

Posted on March 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

Arranged, compiled, edited and produced by Frank Zappa, this acetate of original live recordings, engineered by Dick Kunc, was 
recorded between October 1968 and May 1969, and mastered at Artisan Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA., in mid 1969. It contains unique … Continue reading →

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Dweezilla!

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Looks like Dweezil is branching out into new territory. From the inbox: Get ready to expand your harmonic horizons and ignite your musical creativity this summer at DWEEZILLA! DWEEZILLA is a unique five-day experience where musicians will be surrounded by … Continue reading →

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“Rock ‘n Roll Evening News” with Frank Zappa

Posted on January 6, 2010 by urbangraffito

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 →

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Knick Knacks

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Some links, sent in by some kind readers: Backstage Auctions’ December auction: “over 300 Frank Zappa lots, containing record awards, signed items, [etc, etc…]” Dale Bozzio to serve jail time for an animal cruelty conviction Dumb All Over sans vocal … Continue reading →

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Philly Cheez

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in by way of Andrew: In a very recent interview, Dweezil said a live FZ concert circa 1976 will be released soon featuring Terry Bozzio and “a female singer”. Word is, Vaulternative will issue a CD of the … Continue reading →

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RIP Les Paul

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Les Paul, whose pioneering electric guitars were used by a legion of rock stars, has died at the age of 94. Say hi to Frank for us, Les.

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