Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Flo Hits 60

Posted on Thursday, 09/20/07 by urbangraffito

Howard Kaylan (Eddie) performs a video birthday salute for his long time friend and musical co-conspirator, Mark Volman (The Fluorescent Leech), both formerly of the Turtles, to be viewed at his 60th birthday party in Nashville, TN on May 5, … Continue reading →

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Later Works

Posted on Sunday, 09/16/07 by Balint

The new Japanese Zappa Box is out. It’s called “Zappa Box – Later Works” and it looks beautiful. Nothing new, just very, very beautiful. Including Does Humour Belong In Music?; Playground Psychotics; Ahead Of Their Time; The Yellow Shark; The … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa Meets Ed Wood

Posted on Friday, 09/14/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Brilliant. And slightly NSFW I suppose. Glen or Glenda? Part one: Part two: Via Shakesville.

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Düsseldorf ’82

Posted on Friday, 09/14/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Aah Germany. The beer, the sauerkraut, the erh… So hey, this week’s Friday Boot comes to us from Düsseldorf — 22 May 1982 to be exact. Enjoy!

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UMRK Rehearsals ’81

Posted on Friday, 09/07/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I’m In The Mood For Love. All Night Long. Filthy Habits. We’re Turning Again. Provided these tunes — 1981 style — suit your fancy, you are in for a real treat. With thanks as always to KUR’s resident bootleg aficionado … Continue reading →

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The First Guy To Rap In The 70’s

Posted on Wednesday, 09/05/07 by Balint

From the ZPZ blog: Dude 1 said to Dude 2, “Who’s playing tonight”? “Frank Zappa’s kid,” replied Dude 2. “Who’s that?” said Dude 1. “You never heard of Frank Zappa?” replied Dude 2. Dude 1, “No.” Dude 2, “Dude, he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Plays Zappa | 36 Comments

Chad ‘n Terry Whip It Out

Posted on Friday, 08/31/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Hey look, Chad Wackerman (Dr Sharl’s favorite) and Terry Bozzio (my favorite) in a competition over who gets to hit the most beats per millisecond. Who wins? Close call: Via Night After Night who calls it “drum porn”.

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St Louis ’77

Posted on Friday, 08/31/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This week’s Friday Boot: Washington University, St Louis 2 October 1977. Although the sound quality leaves something to be desired (ahem), there’s plenty to enjoy here. Just a couple of highlights: FZ’s monster solo in an instrumental version of Conehead, … Continue reading →

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Black & Pink Napkins

Posted on Wednesday, 08/29/07 by Balint

Hm, a nice classic: Black & Pink Napkins, played by a real metalhead, Dimaension X. Quite impressive! Of course from Zappa Internet Jam Session, where you will find some other crazy covers, like The White Boy Troubles. Hah!

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ZPZ:OZ

Posted on Friday, 08/24/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

For those of you who didn’t receive todays’ Barfies newsletter: The Dub Room Special CD is now shipping Some new tourdates for ZPZ — including 4 shows in Australia

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Columbus ’71

Posted on Thursday, 08/23/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

What’s that saying again, “misery loves company”? Aah yes, that’s the one. Earlier today my car decided it would be a good idea to drop dead on me, and thought the event would be even more exciting were it to … Continue reading →

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Zappa: Satan Worshipper

Posted on Thursday, 08/23/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Who knew? (GodTube vid. You have been warned.)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Religion, Silly, Zappa Misc | 16 Comments

Orange Sunshine

Posted on Saturday, 08/18/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Aah the late 60s. Hippies! Summer of love! Groovy music! LSD. Check this trailer for an upcoming documentary of The Brotherhood Of Eternal Love, entitled Orange Sunshine: More about The Brotherhood docu here: The group’s headquarters, a Laguna Beach head … Continue reading →

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Touring Can Make You Crazy

Posted on Saturday, 08/18/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Adrian Belew continues to publish amazing anecdotes on his Elephant Blog. Take anecdote #37 which he dubs The Fourth Day Of My Professional Touring Life. In it, he tells the tale of FZ’s “then-new” tour manager Ron Nehoda: the morning … Continue reading →

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Miami ’69

Posted on Friday, 08/17/07 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Wow, that sucked: as you may have noticed, we were off the airwaves for some 12 hours (details here). Anyway, I’m glad to present you with this Friday’s Boot, all be it a bit late: Thee Image, Miami, Fl, March … Continue reading →

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