Frank-Zappa
Moon Unit devotes less than a quarter of her book to the three decades since her father’s death. Despite his failings as a parent, she wants to respect Frank Zappa’s stature as an artist.
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This offbeat bio of Turtles vocalist, songwriter, and clown prince Mark Volman has been assembled from amusing, insightful, horrifying, honest, and candidly told stories from friends, family, and even some foes.
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Frank Zappa didn’t like being interviewed, but he sure enjoyed having a chat.
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Fans of Frank Zappa who want to know about Frank the man as well as Zappa the musical and political icon would be wise to seek out Freak Out!
Read MoreFilmmaker Salvo Cuccia packs a lot into this tightly framed 2014 documentary on Frank Zappa.
Read MoreThe five compositions and one de facto suite played at the NEC Winds and Winds Ensemble performance spoke with six different voices and carried six different messages.
Read MoreNEC is closed tonight but much of the repertoire on this program is also scheduled for a concert on March 6.
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Music Commentary: A Deep Dive into The Mothers of Invention’s “Plastic People”
Frank Zappa’s tight editing ensured that “Plastic People” was a compelling aural creation, and his fierce confidence compelled listeners to pay attention to the words.
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