Tag: Frank Zappa

Interview: The New Music

I'll be honest: I can't tell if The New Music is the name of the show he's on, or just a title the uploader gave this video. But anyway, here's Zappa in a limo talking about his projects, some social views, and, in keeping with the Republican Convention theme, a general disdain for Reagan (though he doesn't have any kind words for Mondale either).

Zappa for President!

(Actually, I'm seriously considering writing in Carter. Four more years!)

Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk

In honor of the Republican National Convention, Zappa's thoughts on the religious right:

And yeah, he had plenty to say about Democrats too -- but their convention's next week.

200 Years Old

With Beefheart. Per the uploader, marcnoelsant, it was recorded at Radio WLIR in Long Island, 1975.

Yo' Mama

Berlin, '78. Yet another post by tomtiddler1. Thanks Tom!

Dirty Love

A tribute featuring Dweezil, Steve Vai, Mike Keneally, and various other alums. NYC, November 1991.

Dweezil's really grown as a musician in the past 20 years, but he was no slouch even in his mullet days. I mean, he is sharing a stage with Steve Vai.

St. Alphonso's Pancake Breakfast / Father O'Blivion

Apparently this is from a DVD called We Don't Mess Around (and they don't!). Doesn't appear to be currently available for sale in Region 1 (if it ever was); I've seen some copies on eBay and elsewhere but they look pretty bootleggy.