The real Frank Zappa Book
This is the second-best way to expose yourself to the particular genius of Frank
Zappa (music is the best, after all) - through his own words. In addition to being
an idiosyncratic American composer of some degree of controversy, Zappa was an
orator of no small ability or scope. He was known for his ability to expound at
great length (and to hilarious effect) on any number of topics. The Real Frank
Zappa Book faithfully captures this side of its author, composed of essays on
everything from his background and upbringing, to politics, capitalism, and raising
children. Zappa takes the opportunity to dispel some of the most pervasive rumors
that surrounded him right up to (and even persist after) his death in 1993 (no,
he didn't do drugs, or sleep with all those groupies). If you're familiar with
the man, you will be able to hear his distinctive enunciations (aided by the bold-facing
of certain words and Zappaisms) as you read the assorted road stories, his views
on making music for a living, and scenes from two - count them, two - organized
hearings on obscenity in music. Of course, the chapter titles speak for themselves
and include such Zappa winners as "All About Schmucks," "Marriage (As a Dada Concept),"
and "America Drinks and Goes Marching." - Source: Amazon.com
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