FRANK ZAPPA
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Topic: FRANK ZAPPA
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Subject: FRANK ZAPPA
Date Posted: 07-May-2015 at 03:31
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I was never a Zappa fan, and other than his album art would not remember anything about him or one tune he played on his 50+ albums. My 1960's and 70's buddies were all into him but at the time I was a devout bluesey folkie. (right Derek?) I'm still not a fan of his music but stumbled over some of his interviews posted on YouTube. Every word that comes out of this man's mouth makes sense. He was a true prophet and gifted speaker for a person claiming to be uneducated and didn't read because it made him sleepy.
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Posted By: joey the lips
Date Posted: 07-May-2015 at 09:00
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Like you Pogue ,i was never a fan ,so cant say much about him ------------- You can checkout anytime u like but u can never leave |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 08-May-2015 at 09:07
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Have 2 of his albums (apostraphe and the Grand Wazoo). Dont play them very often though. ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 08-May-2015 at 15:15
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Never really got into Zappa at all. The problem for me was that there was so much good music going on at the time it was impossible to buy records for every artist. But I know from reading musical articles that Zappa was very influential and produced some good music. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: monarch
Date Posted: 08-May-2015 at 16:20
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Zappa was ok but for real weirdness it had to be Captain Beefheart . ------------- There is a crack in everything ...... that's how the light gets in |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 08-May-2015 at 19:50
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I have heard different reports on Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) On the David Letterman he claimed to have never spent so much as one day in school and Frank Zappa said they went to the same High School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI96OebR_DA" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI96OebR_DA
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Posted By: monarch
Date Posted: 09-May-2015 at 00:33
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Here's a bit of the Captain for you Sean . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw2yWkgs_Nk" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw2yWkgs_Nk ------------- There is a crack in everything ...... that's how the light gets in |
Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 09-May-2015 at 16:09
HAY! I remember that tune... the lyrics need a bit of work
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Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 09-May-2015 at 16:12
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My favourite Beefheart tune: http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVFtDw209S0" rel="nofollow - http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVFtDw209S0
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Posted By: Pogue Mahoney
Date Posted: 09-May-2015 at 16:18
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and this... Both from their appearance on The Old Grey Whistle Test I didn't know Roy Cooder played guitar for the Captain...is this him on lead?-- I suppose I could looki it up but I'm lazy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6fCOGyVJg" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6fCOGyVJg |
Posted By: monarch
Date Posted: 10-May-2015 at 01:40
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I don't think so Sean , possible was Bill Harkleroad . ------------- There is a crack in everything ...... that's how the light gets in |