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I Like Frank Zappa

[b]RIP Frank Zappa![/b]

Let us all celebrate today (12/4/2018) the death anniversary of Mr [u]Frank Zappa[/u], who died 25 years ago today. Mr Zappa was one of the greatest American musicians. Frank you're gone - but not forgotten! 🌷

My favorite Zappa [u]song[/u] is "[i]Camarillo Brillo[/i]", my favorite [u]album[/u] is "[i]Shut Up and Play Your Guitar[/i]", featuring Mr. Zappa as a guitar player (no singing here), with carefully constructed guitar solos, from a variety of live concerts. The listener will be exposed to the art of improvisation-as-spontaneous composition that is so typical for jazz musicians, but in a rock context.

(... and for a very special reason, I love the song "The Torture Never Stops"...)

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Peaches · F

YES, 🎼♥️he was waaay ahead of his time! ⭐️ A genius. My favorite was "Moving To Montana Soon." He also did one with "The Mothers Of Invention" I believe the band was called?🤔 Anyway they did this one called "Eddie Are You Kidding." It was about a commercial back in the 70's and I laughed my ass off every time I heard it! 😅

helenS · 36-40, F

@Peaches Frank Zappa didn't smoke weed. He didn't drink alcohol. He worked very hard. He was an ardent student of classical music. He was one of the most important composers of the late 20th century.

Peaches · F

@helenS That IS awesome, like Sonny and Cher. They didn't drink or do drugs either.

helenS · 36-40, F

@Peaches Good musicians don't do drugs, it's that easy. Miles Davis, when he was on drugs, stopped making music. 5 lost years.