Tag Archives: zft

Who IS The REAL Frank Zappa, Anyway?

Posted on August 22, 2010 by urbangraffito

Sometimes I am quite delighted to discover a fan-made Frank Zappa video like the one posted above. It reinforces my belief that the future of FZ’s public image is in the right hands: creative, open-minded, technology embracing hands. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Bizarre, Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Personal, Pop Cult, YouTubery, Zappa Family Trust, Zappanale | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Sieg Zappanale!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Remember a certain lawsuit issued by a certain dead rockstar‘s widow against a certain fan-organized tribute festival? As it turns out, said widow just lost the appeal. Robert who mailed in the story, says: Sorry, currently only available in german. … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, In The News, Zappa Family Trust, Zappanale | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Greasy Love Songs: “Cruising With Ruben & The Jets” Vinyl Version Re-released

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Email from the ZFT, christal clear and full of detail as usual (click to enlarge): The blurb at Barfko Swill: Yum & Cheap Thrills together at last. It’s 40+ years later for this Anniversary FZ AudioDocumentary in the project/object series. … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Official Releases | Tagged , , , | 63 Comments

The Case Of The Zappa Family Trust

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Paul Carr has written an excellent paper on the clash between the ZFT and tribute bands. Looking at both conflicting points of view in depth, he comes to this conclusion: How would Zappa himself have learnt his trade if his … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Family Trust | Tagged , , | 23 Comments

Napoleon M. Brock In Der Spiegel

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Nice little interview with NMB in der Spiegel where he speaks about touring with Frank Zappa and, of course, Zappanale where he will be performing this weekend. Money quote: Gail Zappa should recognize that these music enthusiasts, like the initiators … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Frank Zappa, Interview, Zappanale | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Tiny Vilnius Tears

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

With a ZPZ concert imminent in the town of Vilnius, Lithuania, Dweezil, Diva and Gail reckoned it would be a nice opportunity to pay an emo-sho-null tribute to the iconic FZ statue present there. Check out the TV coverage. ‘t … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview, Visual Arts, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged , , , , , | 54 Comments

Beat The Boots III

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Available only from Amazon for now, Beat The Boots III, a six disc continuation of the original Beat The Boot series, is confusing the heck out of just about everybody. Official? ZFT endorsed? Zappa.com is not helping much as it’s … Continue reading →

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Mothermania Re-released

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in via ZFT’s newsletter: Mothermania is now available as a digital download: This Frank Zappa download is available in DRM-free, MP3 256KBPS and FLAC format. FZ’s MP3’s will play on iPod® and all MP3 players. Priced at $18 … Continue reading →

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A Lumpy Legacy

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Yesterday, an eight minute feature aired on NPR entitled Frank Zappa: A ‘Lumpy’ Legacy’. From the intro: Gail Zappa is going after cover bands she accuses of “identity theft.” Her lawyers have sent scores of cease-and-desist letters. But many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, Interview, Zappa Plays Zappa, Zappanale | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

French FZ-Fans To Boycott ZPZ’s Paris Concert

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This just in via Uni-Muta: French FZ fansite Les Fils de l’Invention are calling for a boycott of the upcoming ZPZ Concert in Paris. Translation: Just after last month’s dismissal of the case of the ZFT against the Arf Society, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, In The News, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments