Frank Zappa paper cutout:

Download the Frank Zappa paper toy in PDF, here: http://stateofshockstudios.com/gallery.html (halfway down).

We Love PDF files here already…

Chas

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It’s nice to see that kindly they have offered English language versions of their webpages:

http://www.zappanale.de/

Chas

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I just learned that Michael Jackson was a huge Frank Zappa fan.

That’s interesting.

I’m curious what Zappa might have seen in his (MJ) tunes?

Two music giants of our time, that we sadly lost way too soon, in their marvelous careers.

Chas

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Go for a Buzz in the Zappa Art Car. Zappa Rulz

This cars owner and designer is a gal who is obviously a huge Zappa fan. & she has been around, to a lot of shows.

Particularly Zappa cover bands such as Project Object:
http://kozmicdreams.com/projectobject.htm#jan2010

She has shared plenty of fun personal pics, of her hanging out with the guys who often play in Project Object - Ed Mann, Don Preston, Ike Wilis, Ray White and yes popular Napolian Murphy Brock…

Chas

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Here’s a poster, that came with the 1971 POP magazine:
http://www.afka.net/mags/Pop.htm

The file is too large to post the full document here.

Chas

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Here’s an imaginative interpretation from Paul Van Scott:

Chas

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Frank Zappa Feeding The Monkies At Ma Maison
Melty, Melty. Delicious. Nutritious. Icy Hot.
Zappa at the Synclavier.
Melt your ears with your own mad digital experience.

I am a believer, as long as there exists a Zappa Trust, there will continue to be newly released music from Zappa:

Chas

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I usually dislike graffiti, not here:

Zappa mural

Chas

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Gee, and they seemed so “happy together”

Lauren Knudsen, Dweezil Zappa’s wife filed for divorce from the rock guitarist and former MTV VJ.
According to People, Knudsen cited irreconcilable differences two weeks ago when she filed for divorce in Los Angeles. The woman is also seeking sole physical custody of their daughters, Zola Frank, 3, and Ceylon Indira, 1. Knudsen also demands spousal support from her husband.

The couple has been married for five years.

Dweezil Zappa’s representative made no statement in this matter so far.

Chas

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Toyota Trucks logo totally looks like legendary Musician/Composer Frank Zappa’s moustache

The Toyota truck dealer is seated at the table of the laboratory of the utility toyota truck research kitchen. Reaching for an oversized chrome spoon, he reaches an intimate quantity of dried toyota truck remnants.

Chas

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Here’s a great graphic of Zappa:

Chas

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Wow, I’m glad I finally got up enough courage to watch this “near the end” video of Frank on the ‘Today Show’ in 1993.

http://www.rockpeaks.com/video/z/Zappa-Frank/Today-Show-1993/Interview
Nice, he still had his sense of humor…
Although when asked about his health, I admit to shedding a few “Tiny Sick Tears"…

I’m very fortunate, having had the opportunity to have met Frank, chatted for a few minutes, he was very kind to share those moments with me, & even gave me his autograph, under Z in my adress book. Ah, between conversation He was constantly babbling some mysterious words or other, I remember him saying “horse pony”, horse pony?.
Now I realize he must have been composing ‘Montana’, “me and the ‘pygmy pony’ over by the dental floss bush”.

There are many fond memory videos here, linked from youtube.
http://www.rockpeaks.com/artists/z/Zappa-Frank

Plenty here too of:
Stevie Wonder
http://www.rockpeaks.com/artists/w/Wonder-Stevie
http://www.rockpeaks.com/video/w/Wonder-Stevie/Wembley-Stadium-1989/Higher-Ground

Chas

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I like this Zappa “Moustache” logo pumpkin:

Chas

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There are so many fine examples of the fun,
Frank wanted us to have, often at his expense.

If you can’t laugh at yourself, you have a big problem, within…

The SNL skits with him involved, were as entertaining as the songs he played on those crazy programs.

Chas

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Speaking of “Tiny Sick Tears”:

Like the first volume of the series, You Can’t Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 was put together without a specific theme in mind. It has a little of everything, from straight rock songs to more complex numbers, from stage antics to guitar solos. All eras of Frank Zappa’s career are visited (including tracks from the 1988 tour), but the ‘80s provided the majority of the material. Highlights include the only official recording of the live arrangement of “The Evil Prince,” very different from the Thing-Fish version and truly a must-have for the fan; a rare performance of “Filthy Habits”; and impressive performances of “Stevie’s Spanking” (with “Church Chat” explaining its story), “Disco Boy,” and the challenging “Florentine Pogen.” Doo wop lovers will appreciate the closing six-track medley that ends with “The Man From Utopia Meets Mary Lou.” Those looking for historically significant recordings have only little bits to chew, like the 1969 improvisations “Are You Upset?” and “You Call That Music?” (the latter with Dave Samuels guesting on vibes), or “Tiny Sick Tears,” an impersonation of Jim Morrison’s Oedipus-inspired delirium. The real treat is the original version of “The Torture Never Stops,” sang by Captain Beefheart over a blues motif—not a fantastic music moment, but an important piece of Zappa history. Neglected songs, live rarities, old favorites: volume four aims at both the die-hard fan and the casual listener, but it probably doesn’t fully satisfy either of them.

But having the complete 6 volumes, 12 fully jamm packed disc’s…

Chas

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