Monthly Archives: December 2004

Z on CNN

CNN (!) has an article on Miles’ FZ biography: “I think it was the ordinariness, the emptiness of much of his experience, particularly growing up in the desert, where there was little in the way of architectural, visual stimulation or … Continue reading

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Zappa Catalog, Phase II

A message from zappa.com: “We regret to inform you that Warner Bros (under the guise of “WEA Labels & Lifestyles Sales” – ugh!) and Ryko, our favorite home teams, will no longer support Barfko-Swill in our efforts to provide you … Continue reading

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Living In A Jar

“The coolest thing about the Thing is that everyone responds to seeing it by asking questions. Where did I find it? Is it an internal organ? Is it some sort of fetus? Would it go well with pasta?” (via eskimokaka)

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Misery Whispers

Josh, also known as Shadow Mercy, Jessica, who calls herself Misery Whispers and Anton who is known as Lord Mercy, are all Goths and 12-years-old. “I listen to Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Green Day, Good Charlotte and other sorts of punk … Continue reading

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One Man Band

Check out McRorie Tait’s one-man-band, it is truly amazing. One can’t but wonder what would happen if this guy were to take on a Zappa tune! :) (Thanks Tom!)

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Poll Two

Well that was telling, wasn’t it. Seems the majority of Z-fans who read KUR, are in the 30 to 40 range, closely followed by the 40+ contingent. Beyond/below that, online interest fades. But hey! We have a new poll for … Continue reading

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Bye Bye Spam

Service Anouncement: as of now, my barry@killuglyradio.com email-address will no longer work. I’ve had to delete it because of the hideous amount of spam it was getting. For any and all inanities you wish to communicate, please use my gmail … Continue reading

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Fo Shizzle

Fo’ shizzle, you be über-marinating readin’ this wooka-sweet article. Totally time to clip. Gotta bounce.

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Zappa In Darmstadt

Props to Evaristo for having found “the hidden link between Zappa and the Tropicalia Movement”. The article in question has Rogerio Duprat reminiscing his encounter with FZ in Darmstadt — way back in 1962! Any Portuguese readers that can translate … Continue reading

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The Cucamonga Years

Mentioned in a Miles’s book recent review by David Allen: “Meanwhile, local Zappa fans Derek Miley and Adam Fiorenza are still plugging away on their documentary about the “Freak Out!” musician’s early days.” “The filmmakers, both 22, are working on … Continue reading

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Fluid Guilt Reducer

Wash away all your sins with this new communal hand soap dispenser! Perfect for your church bathroom! With an easy pump action and a tempting “do it again” aloe-enhanced Easter Lily scent, this hand cleanser reduces guilt by 98.9% or … Continue reading

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Stonybrook 84 II

Part two of Stonybrook, NY, Nov 3 1984 is available.Get. While. Lasts.

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Roommate From Hell

This one reads like a Stephen King short story — roommate from hell: “He set fire to our carpet with alcohol during a party. He pissed in the fridge. He shat in the fridge. He shat in the crisper drawer. … Continue reading

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CP III

Over at The Chrome Dinette, the FZCD of the month is CP III.

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Plot? What Plot?

Be prepared to lose a couple of hours when entering badmovies.org. Wonderfully informative reviews such as “I don’t understand the plot, but there were lots of elephants” abound and each movie has its own video-sample section. Cheepnis galore!

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