Tag Archives: Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa’s “Sensation” Becomes Even More Sensational

August 26, 2023

The torture of Frank Zappa‘s reissue programme never stops! Yes, the torture – because what’s been getting released lately, if we’re talking about expanded variants of his studio albums rather than concert recordings, seems irresistible to an aficionado. It was … Continue reading →

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WILD MAN FISCHER – An Evening With

June 4, 2016

Bizarre 1968 / Gonzo 2016 Leper messiah from the streets of LA brings a string of weird scenes to the studio for Zappa to dissect. There’s no better illustration of music being ingrained in American psyche than Larry Fischer’s debut … Continue reading →

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FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS – The Lost Broadcast / The Full Performance

May 30, 2016

Gonzo 2016 Dysfunctional family’s visit to German TV caught in preparation and in action: rough, ready and rocking to the hilt. This 1968 footage of Frank’s coterie’s musical frolics for “Beat Club” isn’t so much of a rarity – collectors … Continue reading →

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Frank Zappa’s “Beat Club” Session From 1968 Gets Expanded

December 15, 2015

Frank Zappa and his MOTHERS OF INVENTION weren’t regular guests on German “Beat Club” show that preserved a lot of historic moments in its Bremen studios, but when the Americans hit it on October 6th, 1968, they did a fabulous job. … Continue reading →

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