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The Top Ten Songs by Frank ZappaFrank Zappa's music has been described in many terms. "Normal" is not usually one of them. With his band the Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa brought a whole new world of satirical, intelligent and unique music to millions of people.
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DVD Review: Frank Zappa - the Freak Out List (Sexy Intellectual)Back in 1966, Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention released their first groundbreaking record, Freak Out! In the gatefold he listed 139 different "influences." This DVD reviews those influences and shows how they played into Zappa's music. -
Frank Zappa Versus James Baker IIIThe feud between rock musician Frank Zappa and Secretary of State James Baker III. -
Frank Zappaa profile of the legendary guitarist Frank Zappa
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Frank Zappa, Unsung American Music LegendHow will musician Frank Zappa be remembered in time, or will he be remembered at all? -
Frank Zappa - Civilization Phaze III: A Dense, Brooding CompositionListeners will find wisdom and emotion in Zappa's chilling final word. -
Frank Zappa Vs. Tipper GoreIn 1985, Tipper Gore, wife of the then Vice President, co-founded the Parents Music Resource Center as an organized reaction to "suggestive" and "offensive" lyrics in pop music. -
Baltimore Schedules Concert for Zappa Bust UnveilingThe City of Baltimore has scheduled a concert in honor of legendary rock musician, Frank Zappa, on the anniversary of the artist's appearance before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Technology, and Transportation committee in Washington.
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The Felt Forum on Halloween - Frank Zappa and FrankensteinIf you were a New Yorker in the '70s, you wanted to be at The Felt Forum on Halloween Night. -
Zappa Nailed: Are We Only in it for the Money?Why file a lawsuit against the promoters of Zappanale for pennies on the dollar, when the Zappa Family Trust could make a cool million marketing to them?
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Phi-Beta-ZappaIn the sixties there were two, distict sub-cultures. There was the Timothy Leary "Turn-on and Tune-in" hippies, and the blue collar freaks of the Frank Zappa revolution of common sense.
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Is Captain Beefheart Still Alive?Captain Beefheart produced a few critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful albums a la Frank Zappa in the early '70s and then pretty much vanished.
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December 21: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Benjamin Disraeli, Phil Donahue, Chris Evert, Flo-Jo, Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Romano, Frank Zappa and others. Is December 21st your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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A Walkers Rockin Journal - Day 6Walking & Blushing on a treadmill -
The Music in Music CityIntroduced as "The Son of the Pioneers" meets Gene Autry, Frank Zappa and Ornette Coleman, Jim Hoke is a country, progressive jazz musician and composer all rolled into one, livng, working in Nashville, Tennessee. ty. -
The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: A Legacy of Some of the Greatest Concerts EverMost fans and music critics agree that some of the greatest concerts ever have taken place at the quaint Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
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Jennifer Lopez Gives Her Baby a STUPID Name?This is a neat quiz. I got most of these right, ha, ha. It's a fun little music quiz. Doesn't take too long, so it's a good way to entertain yourself for a few minutes at work :) Pop Quiz: Match the Musician with the Weird Baby Name
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The Concept of Concept Albums in Music--Where They Started and Why They May Not Be Seen Again in the MainstreamThose with more limited knowledge of music history would maybe utter "That's easy...it was Frank Sinatra" as guessing the inventor of the concept album. Well, they'd almost be right--but be off by about 15 years and find out it started with a female jazz singer... -
Captain Beefheart: Brave New TwirlI believe I noticed a distinct transformation in Captain Beefheart after Zappa's initial success with "Freak Out!" When it became clear that Frank had broken a wall, from my point of view, Van Vliet began to ascend to another plain.
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The Venues that Helped Bulid Rock N Roll in LATim Baker takes a look at the iconic Sunset Strip venues and clubs that helped build the reputations of some of the worlds most famous and notorious rock bands.
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Is Touring with a Band Worth the Money?Taking your band on tour does a lot for your music career but does that make it worth the money? Can you make money as a touring musician? These are important questions we will discuss in this article.
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Talula Does the Hula from Hawaii the Latest in Bizarre Baby Name BansBizarre names that embarrass children sometimes invoke bans. -
The Bureau of Inappropriate Response"Misalignment Classification Code 0001/-A. Inappropriate response. Happiness." -
The Art Behind the MusicAlbum cover art has a long and storied history in our pop culture and curator/collector Michael Goldstein, of RockPoPGallery.com is helping to preserve this phenomenon by offering limted-edition prints and fine art at his website.
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Must Have Halloween Songs for Your Halloween Bash Songs from Ozzy, Smashing Pumpkins, White Zombie and MoreA great list of must have Halloween songs to play at your Halloween bash. Weather you like rock, pop, or jazz they are all here. Anything from Michael Jackson to White zombie
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Top 25 Songs for Holiday PartiesAs a KJ/DJ, I am generally booked throughout the holiday season. I know that I must have a great selection of holiday songs available in both karaoke and standard versions. -
20th Century Classical MusicThe resulting musical styles range from the flamboyant and soulful works of George Gershwin, to the dense intellectualism of Arnold Schoenberg, and everything in between.
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Concert Review: The Tubes at Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, TN 6/13/2008You had to hear, and see, this show. Get all the details on the unique satirical sights (theatrics) and sounds of classic rock artists The Tubes.
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When I Think Back to All the Crap I Learned at High SchoolWhen Paul Simon penned the lyrics above, he could easily have been talking about the music lessons I endured at school. Back then, such lessons were a skive and a welcome break from maths, physics and French...
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Holidays on Earth Today: August 9, 2008It's Nagasaki Day in America but are you familiar with all the other holidays celebrated around the world today? How about celebrity birthdays?
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Guitar Related QuotesA bunch of quotes by famous guitar players and guitar heroes. -
Top Neighborhoods in Los AngelesLos Angeles is a big city, yet within it's sprawling limits there are all sorts of unique, interesting enclaves complete with fascinating histories, natural beauty and cool people. Here are seven of the coolest neighborhoods in Los Angeles and what to do once you're there.
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September 21: Today's Notable BirthdaysIs September 21th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
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Ten Reasons to Register as "Independent"Anymore, it feels like hardliners have taken over both major parties in America. Why should moderates support either of them? -
Punky Brewster Star Soleil Moon Frye Welcomes Jagger Joseph Blue GoldbergThese days it is much more unusual for a celebrity to choose a common name for their child. Let's face it: celebrities enjoy choosing unique baby names. Soleil Moon Frye is no trendsetter as this 'trend' has going on for decades.
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The New Adventures of He-Man Volume TwoA Professional Review of the Second Volume of the New Adventures of He-Man on DVD from BCI -
Electric Guitar Lessons: Whole Tone ManiaExplanation of the intriguing whole tone scale for electric guitar.
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An Interview with Dr. DementoDr. Demento discusses his book, the blues, his show, and online music trading.
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Fourth of July Music with the Spirit of American RevolutionariesMusic to play in parties and barbecues during the 4th of July, following the spirit and courage of the people who fought during the American Revolution.
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Top 10 Funny Quotes for GraduatesA list of the best, funniest, or most ironic quotes for graduation
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