Frank Zappa

roydo · June 1, 2014

I like my music, I really do. And mostly from around the era Zappa was, well, around.

But I never really took to him. No idea why.

Educate me please. Or otherwise I guess.

Bruce Wayne · June 1, 2014

I get Zappa more than I do Beefheart.

daza_1973 · June 1, 2014

remember this song of his from 20 years of old grey whistle test program - trippy man

The Esk · June 1, 2014

@Groucho

Jib in lad · June 1, 2014

Ship ahoy , you tube it now mate .

IRO1977 · June 1, 2014

I love a bit of Zappa

CahillsCornerFlag · June 1, 2014

Been meaning to spin Hot Rats for ages, but I am pretty reluctant to start listening to really prolific artists.

IRO1977 · June 1, 2014

Woolly Blue · June 1, 2014

Shut up 'n' play your guitar.
Ace stuff.

DualityNSNO · June 2, 2014

I heard that him and The Mothers were at the best place in Montreux, but some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground...

Or something similar anyway, can't recall the lyrics correctly ffs.

mezzrow · June 2, 2014

Zappa had big ears, and wrote music for himself. The dirty words were to keep the rubes listening as well. I love his stuff, and he died way too young. He had incredible bands made up of some of the finest musicians you can get your hands on.

here's a personal fave:

Groucho · June 2, 2014

Cocaine Decisions is excellent commentary, even if you just read the lyrics.

I like Frank Zappa a lot but I understand that some of his stuff can make for difficult listening for the newcomers to him.

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace is great guitar playing.

Piijt · June 2, 2014

The guy was a genius twisted but a genius nevertheless. I was listening to Watermelon in Easter Hay yesterday.

If you ever get the chance, watch his son Dweezil in concert, it's a great show. Zappa plays Zappa.

deipnosophist · June 2, 2014

Frank Zappa's place in my personal pantheon of people who made a significant contribution to modern 'life and culture' is secure. A wonderful (and talented) human being who was WAAAY ahead of his time (he didn't do drugs either...not that that is a hugely relevant qualification to me).