Category Archives: Interview

Westwood One: The Real Frank Zappa

Posted on October 27, 2009 by urbangraffito

Recorded in Frank Zappa‘s Living Room (the Den) on June 8th, 1989 and interviewed by Mike Reynolds for the Westwood One Radio Network on the occasion of the release of The Real Frank Zappa Book – I’ve edited the interview … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa on KPFA-FM, Los Angeles, circa 1970

Posted on October 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

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 hour they spun old records, yet in this clip, … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa’s Compulsions

Posted on October 9, 2009 by urbangraffito

Frank Zappa talks about his attitude towards drugs, and Tommy Mars speaks of Zappa’s compulsions: number one of which was his work, his music.

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Captain Beefheart VPRO Radio Interview, 1980

Posted on October 6, 2009 by urbangraffito

During the European leg of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band‘s tour promoting ‘Doc at the Radar Station‘, Don Van Vliet was interviewed by VPRO Radio (Amsterdam) on November 1st, 1980 (no doubt prior, or just after the infamous Paradiso … Continue reading →

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Gary Lucas on Captain Beefheart

Posted on September 29, 2009 by urbangraffito

Filmed at the Swiss Cottage Hotel, London, September 2005, from the 2006 DVD documentary “Captain Beefheart: Under Review” (Prism Productions), Gary Lucas discusses working with Captain Beefheart in the early 80s, and the making of the track “Cardboard Cutout Sundown” … Continue reading →

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Matt Groening – My Wasted Life

Posted on September 26, 2009 by urbangraffito

Matt Groening – who once stated “Zappa is my Elvis” – discusses the major influences in his life and work in this 3 part documentary (part 2 focuses on Zappa’s influence on his life and work). Part 1 | Part … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Ron Rutherford

Posted on September 25, 2009 by urbangraffito

An Interview With Ron Rutherford!!! Radio Galactica Podcast Portal Back on Thursday, July 10th, 2008, I posted “Ron Rutherford — Lone Wolf (Debut Solo Album)” after discovering his music on Last.fm. Being a fan of many of the singer songwriters … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa: The Interview Sessions

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

Available from Chrome Dreams: The disc contains: …over 70 minutes of often hilarious but always thought provoking and stimulating interviews with Uncle Frank, during which he speaks eloquently on just about any subject thrown at him. From John and Yoko … Continue reading →

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Son of Tweezer Glint – Part Two

Posted on September 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

Just when you thought KUR mixtapes couldn’t get any better. Monster solos. Interviews. Alternate versions. Cover versions. Proto versions. Live versions. Unreleased material. I bring you “Son of Tweezer Glint – Part Two“. Savour this one slowly, it’ll be up … Continue reading →

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Slonimsky On Zappa

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Slonimsky who? Nicolas Slonimsky. (Via henningmusick)

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