For a sample of what Frank's son, Dweezil is doing, click on the link at the end of this paragraph. Be sure you have speakers on, and that you're braced for a wall of sound. Ready? Go there now.
In keeping with the Old Man’s tradition, Dweezil’s picked only top-notch musicians to fill the stage with him. The blowmindingest was Steve Vai, who lives up the often overused adjective, legendary. Beyond Vai, if I had to pick a favourite, I'd be voting for Scheila Gonzalez. She sings, plays sax, a couple of keyboards -- and often seems to do all three just about simultaneously!
The world of Frank Zappa is as wonderful now as it was all those years ago with Freak Out. For a tiny taste of Frank, cross your fingers that this link remains active.
Take a close look at this photo to see where I was 22 years ago -- with my own son along that time too.
Happy what-should-have-been your 66th birthday, Frank. You must be proud of your baby.
3 comments:
Hey, I was there too—I mean last night, not 1984. Steve Vai was amazing during his time on stage, as was the rest of the band.
Rats! I mean, Hot Rats! Wish I'd seen you!
the first rock concert i ever attended was at kerrisdale arena to immerse myself in the mothers of invention. i was 15 and remember drinking a beer with a straw because i heard that would get me higher faster! what a rookie. most memorable highlights were: the mothers had 2 drummers (never seen that before) and frank played for the first 13 minutes with his back to the audience until he turned around and revealed a 2 foot strap on. this was not my father's jazz.
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