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Anyone read "Shell Shocked" (Howard K.) yet? Any Judee Sill or Bob Harris content? 
  I just heard Howard K. being interviewed on WFMU today. He raved about Louis Prima and Keely Smith, Yo La Tengo, and plugged his book. JS and/or BH1 content?
By sg...@hotmail.com  - 5:35pm - 3 new of 3 messages    

Zappa foundation ? 
  This what I found on Wikipedia about the last single release: The single was re-released to mark it's 40th anniversary, as part of World Record Day 2013. It was released on transparent green vinyl, with blue smoke lines limited to a run of 3000 copies worldwide. The vinyl was cut from the original masters, and all profit went to the Frank... more »
By eelco janzen  - May 17 - 1 new of 1 message    

YCDTOSA vol. 2 vinyl 
  Do any of the YCDTOSA vol. 2 vinyl tracks contain extended edits, apart from duplicated material in connection with LP side shifts? According to [link] CD set total 1:56:44 - LP labels 1:59:09 [+2:25]... more »
By Michael Brenna  - May 17 - 9 new of 9 messages    

FZ's puppet shows 
  I'm looking for discussion of FZ's giving puppet shows in his youth. Here's what I've found: 1. TRFZB, p. 25: ... 2. Esquire (June 1989) [reprinted in Society Pages (Norway) #47, p. 31]: ... 3. David Walley, No Commercial Potential, p. 102: ... [I'm skeptical about the chronology here. Lowell turned five in 1950,... more »
By Charles Ulrich  - May 15 - 11 new of 11 messages    

TBLBYNHIYL Questions...... 
  While listening to TBLBYNHIYL the other day, these thoughts occurred to me: 1). Why did Frank change the name of "Young & Monde" to "Let's Move to Cleveland"? 2). Why did Frank consider the "Theme from Bonanza" torture? I's gotta be in the Top Ten of Most Recognizable TV Show Themes along with "Leave it... more »
By The old geezer  - May 15 - 4 new of 4 messages    

Now the spargel is gone.. 
  Just heard a brief interview with Fritz Rau on BBC Radio 4. He said that he was once a member of the Hitler Youth and that Jazz turned him into a human being. -- SB
By Steve Brooks  - May 12 - 1 new of 1 message    

So What's Your Fave Tune by the...... 
  ....Association??? Remember, if Frank had hung around with Terry Kirkman more he may have become lead guitarist for them instead of the MOI!! Can't you just picture Gary "Jules" Alexander on lead vocals for "Who Are The Brain Police"? Or FZ's wicked guitar playing on "Pandora's Golden Heebie... more »
By The old geezer  - May 11 - 5 new of 5 messages    

Terry and Chad guest on new CD by Antoine Fafard 
  Here's the press release: For Immediate Release Bass Player Antoine Fafard To Release Second Album 'Occultus Tramitis' Featuring Former Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson Members! Featuring! Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree), Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto), Chad Wackerman (Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern)... more »
By glassonyo...@gmail.com  - May 10 - 1 new of 1 message    

Zappa Plays Zappa - Roxy & Elsewhere 2013 
  Got the email last night. For some reason it made me think of you lot. -- SB
By Steve Brooks  - May 10 - 5 new of 5 messages    

How Music Works by David Byrne 
  Would someone steeped in Frank Zappa get any enjoyment or insight from reading this book?
By Piper  - May 9 - 3 new of 3 messages    

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