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Category Archives: Pop Cult
Kinda Young, Kinda Dead…
In doing my thesis research (which will include a chapter on You Are What You Is), I stumbled across the discussion of “Charlie’s Enormous Mouth” over at the ARF.ru website, which had this comment: Fuck ME. I remember the Charlie … Continue reading
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Official Releases, Pop Cult
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Freak Out In Cucamonga: An Update, Long Overdue
Those of you who’ve been reading this weblog for more than just a couple of years may remember our coverage of Adam Fiorenza’s documentary on FZ’s Cucamonga days, aptly titled “Freak Out In Cucamonga”, featuring interviews with the likes of … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, Movies, Pop Cult
Tagged adam fiorenza, cucamonga, documentary, freak out in cucamonga
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Happy Thanksgiving!
From one of my all time favorite movies
Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Tom Waits On 78 rpm Vinyl
On November 19th, Preservation Hall Recordings will release 504 limited edition hand-numbered 78 rpm vinyl records featuring two tracks by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with very special guest Tom Waits. Proceeds from the sale of this very special project … Continue reading
Elvis Has Just Left The Building
Have you ever wondered where Frank Zappa got his inspiration for his song, “Elvis Has Just Left The Building” which appeared on his 1988 Broadway the Hard Way album?
Posted in Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Personal, Pop Cult
Tagged 2009, elvis presley, Frank Zappa, the foolz, wal-mart
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John Lennon’s 70th Birthday
Imagine Peace.
78 Years Ago Yesterday…
In a house that someone used to live in, little Donny Preston, also known as little Dom DeWilde or little Biff Debrie, was born on September 21st, 1932 in Flint, Michigan. Happy Birthday, Don!
Impact (Part Deux)
I was really quite enthusiastic about the whole idea when Barry first tagged me on Facebook and proposed it. At first, it sounded all too simple, too easy. The rules: Don’t take too long to think about it. Fifteen albums … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal, Pop Cult
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Impact (Part One)
If you’re on Facebook, you may have come across a recent meme there which states simply: 15 albums that have had a big impact on me. Don’t take too long to think about it. Fifteen albums you’ve heard that will … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Personal, Pop Cult
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Richie Hayward – In Memorium
Little Feat co-founder Richie Hayward has died after a long battle with liver disease earlier this month on August 12, 2010. He was 64.
Posted in Alumni, In The News, Miscellany, Music, Pop Cult, YouTubery
Tagged 2010, little feat, lowell george, Ritchie Hayward, roy estrada
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