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Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later…
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Zappa on walking in Hollywood. (From Peefeeyatko)
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Zappa Hour 3 – Ride thru Zappa’s mind
Bob Dobbs and his guests take a ride through the mind of Frank Zappa, by examining Zappa’s work, with a little help from longtime Zappa band member Ike Willis. Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. He is…
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Zappa on the challenges of performing in an age of emptiness. From Peefeeyatko.
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Zappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol. 14
Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later…
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Zappa’s interest in digital composing. (From Peefeeyatko)
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From Noise to Dylan to Zappa: How rock changed culture
Bob and Scott explore rock music’s changing role, Dylan’s impact, and Zappa’s genius. A journey through the cultural shifts that shaped modern rock and how we experience it. Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. Scott Woods is…
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Frank Zappa’s dad said he influenced Frank.
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Zappa Hour 2 – Musical alchemist who challenged society
Bob Dobbs and guests Explore Frank Zappa’s revolutionary music, biting social critique, and lasting cultural impact in this comprehensive analysis of his life and artistry. Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. He is joined by regular contributors…
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Frank Zappa on self financing artistic productions. From Peefeeyatko.