Interviews with Zappa People
Bob Dobbs interviews people who knew Frank Zappa.
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Bob Dobbs and music writer Scott Woods dive deep into Meltzer’s “Aesthetics of Rock”, unpacking his critique of music criticism, Aristotle’s influence, and the challenges of analyzing pop culture. Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. Scott Woods…
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Naming The Mothers.
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Zappa on being risqué.
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Zappa Hour 4 – Frank’s avant-garde philosophy
Frank Zappa’s influence, avant-garde music, and sonic experimentation – insights on Giorgio Gomelsky, Ornette Coleman, and the evolution of artistic soundscapes. Bob Dobbs is a Zappa researcher and McLuhan scholar. He is joined by regular contributors Roxana Flores Larrainzar and…
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Zappa was more than a musician. –Tommy Mars, keyboardist
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Zappa on trying new things. (From Peefeeyatko)
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Tommy Mars on Zappa’s use of instruments.
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Decoding Rock: Meltzer, McLuhan, Revolution
Bob and Scott delve into Richard Meltzer’s The Aesthetics of Rock, emphasizing his unique style that blends art, politics, and culture. His rhythmic, tactile prose is compared to James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake, with a focus on Meltzer’s enduring ability to…
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Zappa on US non-culture. #interview
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Zappa on creative control. (from Peefeeyatko)