Sunday, July 17, 2022

Frank Zappa, circa 1958

 


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  1. An intelligent young man. His wicked sense of humor is needed in America today. I'd love to hear Frank's opinion on the current trends like "I 'm a woman even though I have a tallywhacker, and I'm a boy even though I have a hoo-ha! (Witness "Bobby Brown").
    He was a different cat, but did not have room for lies and bullshit.

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  2. Believe he graduated Mission Bay High School (San Diego) 'bout this time.

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  3. Here's some great Zappa quotes: ”The illusion of freedom in America will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will take down the scenery, move the tables and chairs out of the way, then they will pull back the curtains and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater."

    “There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.”

    “Their stupidity does not amaze me, it’s when they’re smart that amazes me. It’s baffling whenever you find someone who’s smart - incredible. Soon you’ll have zoos for such things.”

    "People will agree with you if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds."

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    1. He may have had some insider insight. Zappa had some serious MIC connections. He was the king of the Laurel Canyon alumni. He was a fan and promoter of Charles Manson

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  4. Shitty resolution, but here's the Man demonstrating some innovative musical licks on the Steve Allen Show, about 5 years after your photo.
    Like many others whose like we will never again see in our lifetimes.
    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Zappa+playing+the+bicycle&view=detail&mid=243426D1B3A3843EEB79243426D1B3A3843EEB79&FORM=VIRE

    CC

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    1. dig his tight "Continental Suit"- quite the rage in that time frame.

      too, Frank is wearing a sub-lip "soul patch" in his headshot.

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    2. You beat me to it!

      Zappa definitely loved to tweak the establishment, besides being a talented musician and composer (including classical works).

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  5. Is that a real poncho I mean is that a Mexican poncho or is that a Sears poncho?Mmmm no foolin?

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    1. LOL,,, She had that Camarillo Brillo,,,,

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  6. Saw him in concert about a dozen times, always entertaining.

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  7. Well, I am the slime from your video Oozin' along on your livin' room floor

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  8. " , it appears as though Frank Zappa also displayed some of the same less-than-admirable qualities shared by Manson and Paulekas. As DesBarres observed, “Vito was just like Frank, he never got high either. They were both ringmasters who always wanted to be in control.” And as Barry Miles noted in his Zappa biography, Frank’s daughter Moon “recalls men with straggling beards, body odour and bad posture who crouched naked near her playthings …” Also, the “Zappa children watched porn with their parents and were encouraged in their own sexuality as soon as they reached puberty. When they became teenagers, Gail insisted they shower with their overnight guests in order to conserve water.” Because, you know, apparently the Zappas were having a hard time paying their water bill.
    [2008] Inside The LC: The Strange but Mostly True Story of Laurel Canyon and the Birth of the Hippie Generation by Dave McGowan

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    1. The actual title to Dave McGowan's book is "Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon: Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops & the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream." It is more than weird... a vast amount of rock gods who entertained us starting in the 60's had family ties to our spooky government & military agencies.

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  9. Thoughts going through his head: The Torture Never Stops.

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