F. Zappa on censure

[Blaze]

Pretty old clip of a discussion about censure in Rock music with Cnn hosts. Frank has been attack from everywhere but he does respond with his own punches .

He is probably one of 20 th century musical genius in my opinion but how about the lyrics of his tunes .

It s a little long again , sorry ..take your time..




Ciao

Blazes

[R_of_G]

Good post Blazes. It may be old but still worth a listen since there are still plenty of people willing to "blame the media" for all the ills of society.

He is probably one of 20 th century musical genius in my opinion but how about the lyrics of his tunes.

I think many of his lyrics are as genius as his music. Sure some of them are downright silly (though I think there is plenty of room for humor in music) but some are brilliantly satirical and a lot more insightful than a lot of other so-called "socially conscious" lyrics.

FZ's one of my all time heroes as a musician, lyricist, composer and general human being.

Anybody who hasn't read "The Real Frank Zappa Book" is missing out on the insights of a fascinating mind.

[Suhnton]

Anybody who hasn't read "The Real Frank Zappa Book" is missing out on the insights of a fascinating mind.

Is that the autobiography? I read it a few years back, can't remember the detail other than it being a very interesting read. Another book I highly recommend is Miles Davis' autobiography (I think it was actually co-written with a music journo/writer). Packed with expletives, but fascinating reading. One of the best music books I've read.

[R_of_G]

Is that the autobiography? I read it a few years back, can't remember the detail other than it being a very interesting read.

Yes, it's Frank's autobiography.

Another book I highly recommend is Miles Davis' autobiography (I think it was actually co-written with a music journo/writer). Packed with expletives, but fascinating reading. One of the best music books I've read.

One of my favorite books of all time. I re-read it every couple of years, but then again, I am obsessed with Miles. It is full of expletives, but a lot of that is because the word "mother-f*cker" had a meaning of it's own among jazz players of that era where it was used as a term of admiration for someone who could really play. The rest of the language is just Miles being Miles. He wasn't exactly known for being a particularly nice guy.

[abraxas]

Zappa was so much more than a musician...

The day Frank passed away, our world became a little darker...

I have watched this video in the past; now as well as then, I'm just amazed at Frank's patience against such criminally stupid people.