Frank Zappa quote
Apr 28, 2024 14:01:21 #
Just Fred wrote:
Zappa is also famous for the line, “There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.”
I liked the one "I don't want my sister to get shot in her fox hole".
Apr 28, 2024 14:11:46 #
Apr 28, 2024 14:20:49 #
PhotoMono123 wrote:
Who is (or was) Frank Zappa?
Frank was a very prolific 20th Century composer of alternative rock, jazz, Neo-classical, jazz-rock fusion music, and off-beat humor, and was one of the most famous musicians from the Laurel Canyon, California music scene in the 1960s-'70s. He was quite the social critic, too, often poking fun at politicians and polemic figures from all walks of life. For more, look him up on WikiPedia.
Many who follow modern music consider Frank to be one of the most important musical forces of the last 100 years. I've listened to his music since 1966. He died in the early '90s of prostate cancer.
Apr 28, 2024 15:26:37 #
burkphoto wrote:
Many who follow modern music consider Frank to be one of the most important musical forces of the last 100 years. I've listened to his music since 1966. He died in the early '90s of prostate cancer.
Many who follow modern music consider Frank to be one of the most important musical forces of the last 100 years. I've listened to his music since 1966. He died in the early '90s of prostate cancer.
No wonder I don't know him. I essentially stopped listening to pop music before the Beatles were big, and by 1966 I was already reaching back to the Big Band era. I have been listening to the 1940's ever since.
Apr 28, 2024 15:29:51 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Can't I do not have a guitar.
And I stand by my comment.
And I stand by my comment.
I have two very nice guitars and could sell you one if you would like--with a case!
Apr 28, 2024 16:10:35 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Really? You cannot come up with something original like your own thoughts?
Seriously? You're criticising the OP for passing along an interesting quote? I, for many more than one, appreciated seeing it.
Apr 28, 2024 16:46:48 #
burkphoto wrote:
Frank was a very prolific 20th Century composer of... (show quote)
I listened to Zappa a lot back in the 70s. I saw him with George Duke, Jean-Luc Ponty, Flo and Eddie AND Rubin and the Jets at the Paladium early 70s. One of the most memorable performances I've been to.Herb Cohen sent Tom Waits on tour with Zappa as an opening act. The rabid Zappa crowds hated Tom and told him so night after night. One particularly brutal night after Tom's set Frank sez ... "So, what's the crowd like tonight?" Tom sez ... "Character building." Tom Waits, Lowside of the Road, excellent bio.
Apr 28, 2024 16:47:33 #
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Apr 28, 2024 16:52:11 #
nervous2 wrote:
I have two very nice guitars and could sell you one if you would like--with a case!
Pics thanks! I have a couple as well.
Apr 28, 2024 16:58:00 #
Frank named his kid "Moon Unit Zappa" - never really understood that.
IF she became an MMA superstar, at least then I could connect it to "A Boy Named Sue"
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Dunno why Wrongo stepped on the OP, and regarding the comment about 'Just Play Your Guitar'
It certainly applies to us - as in 'shut up and just take your photos'.
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As far as guitars go - yeah I have a 1975 Guild M80-CS. If only I could play it for what it's worth.
I also have a D'Angelico 12 string (it hurts my fingers), and an Atlas 6-string acoustic that I play pretty well.
IF she became an MMA superstar, at least then I could connect it to "A Boy Named Sue"
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Dunno why Wrongo stepped on the OP, and regarding the comment about 'Just Play Your Guitar'
It certainly applies to us - as in 'shut up and just take your photos'.
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As far as guitars go - yeah I have a 1975 Guild M80-CS. If only I could play it for what it's worth.
I also have a D'Angelico 12 string (it hurts my fingers), and an Atlas 6-string acoustic that I play pretty well.
Apr 28, 2024 17:41:37 #
PhotoMono123 wrote:
No wonder I don't know him. I essentially stopped listening to pop music before the Beatles were big, and by 1966 I was already reaching back to the Big Band era. I have been listening to the 1940's ever since.
I'm a huge fan of Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Bennie Goodman, Sinatra, Billie Holliday, and so many more from the 30s and 40s. But I will listen to just about anything. High Point where I live is home to the John Coltrane Jazz and Blues Festival, each Labor Day Weekend. We'll be there again this year. And I'm an avid rock listener. At Davidson College in the early '70s, we had a student-run FM station. I was the operations manager. We played classical, jazz, blues, folk, funk, rock, hard rock, acid rock, punk, a smidge of country, trance, dance, disco, big band, soul, comedy, show tunes... pretty much whatever. If it was interesting and clean enough for airplay, we played it.
Lately, I'm a huge fan of three classically trained kids who've been playing rock since they were 7, 10, and 12. They just played to sold out crowds across Europe and the UK, and sold out 10,000 seats at a concert in Mexico City — to be held in February of 2025 — in one hour. The story of how three little bilingual Mexican Catholic school kids would revive rock music for Generation Z is an inspiration and a half. It's a deep rabbit hole of a story full of positivity and hope.
https://youtu.be/s7iQG0ug4HI? (documentary)
https://youtu.be/pj5ue3M-v6o? (TEDx Talk at University of Nevada)
https://youtu.be/s6b_FgQnXL8? (live performance)
Apr 28, 2024 19:50:09 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Really? You cannot come up with something original like your own thoughts?
Looks like it's time for your pill again!
Apr 28, 2024 20:51:37 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Really? You cannot come up with something original like your own thoughts?
Have you ever been inspired by another person?
Aside from being a fan of Frank Zappa, I like to take an interest in what moves or inspires others.
Apr 28, 2024 20:53:14 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Oh look, they are at it again.
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