Monthly Archives: March 2007

Minuscule

Amazing animations!! Just scroll down for more. (The quality reminds me of Amanita Design). Fun.

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Mark & Howard Whip It Out

The Turtles performing Eleanor on the Mike Douglas Show, 1968 (direct link). Funny stuff. (Via Classic Television Showbiz)

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Denver ’68

Looks like we were off the airwaves for a good hour or so — but we’re back! With a Friday Boot. So why not direct your mouse over to Denver, 3 May 1968 and click away…

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Smart Diva

Just read a nice little article over at the wiki. A quote: One day Diva refused to go to school. In fact, she refused to leave her room. Gail spent quite some time trying to persuade the obstinate child to … Continue reading

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Articles | 3 Comments

Extreme Makeover: Zappa.com Edition

Quoth beepee with regard to Spifnificently Soonly: It’s a website makeover. Expect Nothing. Hey, I’d actually be very interested to see an all fresh ‘n new zappa.com. The whole Flash thing they had going was fun for a while (read … Continue reading

Posted in Frank Zappa, Geek | 8 Comments

Last.fm

Right, as usual I’m the last person in the world to jump onto the hipness that is Last.fm. I’ve only just signed up and am still playing around with it but this could be interesting. As per the site’s blurb: … Continue reading

Posted in Geek, Music | 9 Comments

Zappa On The Dick Cavett Show

A lengthy interview from 1980, well worth the watch — besides it’s always a pleasure to see and hear Frank talk as I’m sure you’ll agree: Part two, part three.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video | 2 Comments

Yet Another Zappa Book

It’s called Hungry Freaks Daddy, and it’s written by Scott Parker: (…) “HUNGRY FREAKS, DADDY the Recordings of FRANK ZAPPA and The Mothers Of Invention Volume One 1959-1969”. It’s the first of what may be a four or five-volume series … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Frank Zappa | 3 Comments

Spifnificently Soonly!

Check here: we are presented with a keyhole view of a naked FZ playing guitar on the can. The wording seems to hint at an Over-Nite Sensation special release. Colory me curiously! Delivery though is everythingy.

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Banned From SNL

… and why am I not surprised that: Frank Zappa was banned from the show after his hosting stint on October 21, 1978. His distinct sense of humor made him unpopular with the cast and crew. During his performance, he … Continue reading

Posted in Pop Cult, Zappa Audio/Video | 6 Comments

Interlude

Just testing out a snazzy new feature from my webhost. Let’s see how this looks:

Posted in Comics, Randamonium | 3 Comments

The Voice Of Cheese: Sterbus

VOC #9! Suffice it to say a considerable amount of footwork was involved in obtaining Sterbus‘ contribution — but I think it was more than worth the hassle in the end. The track is entitled “My Pruyem’s Got A Life … Continue reading

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In Other News…

Dr Sharleena is taking driving lessons as we speak. May the force be with her (and with those crossing her path on the road). Tomorrow I get to have my obligatory work-related bi-annual medical check-up. If you don’t find me … Continue reading

Posted in Personal, Randamonium | 3 Comments

Scum Deluxe

Well what have we here: the Interfail blog links to a Russian site which has the entire MOFO Deluxe up for download (and more). They also had the courtesy to slap my MOFO package picture on top of the page. … Continue reading

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Edinburgh ’77

Requests? REQUESTS? I suppose you’ll be telling me that we do requests next as well, Barry? Yes, well, once is too much as far as I’m concerned mumble mumble floodgates grumble hrrrrmph… ok, I’m heading back down to the dungeons… … Continue reading

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots | 22 Comments