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Classic Summer Series – 1967 – Summer Of Love [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:31 +0000

The rock scene in 1967 was huge in Los Angeles and one band that was a big part of that was The Turtles. Because of the social and cultural upheaval that prevailed, not to mention; the divide between hippies and those over 30, the summer of ’67 became known as the summer of love. [...]

Two Frank Zappa Albums To Be Reissued On Vinyl

Dave Swanson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:05:54 +0000

The Zappa Family Trust, headed by Frank Zappa's widow Gail, has announced that select titles from the massive Zappa catalog will be finding their way to vinyl this summer. In June, Zappa's Barking Pumpkin label will put out editions of 1973's 'Over-Nite Sensation' and the 1966 classic 'Freak Out!,' joining the recently released 'Finer Moments,' a collection of live material from the early-'70s.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Dirty Love"

Baxter — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:06:25 +0000

FRANK!!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Frank Zappa's 'A Token of His Extreme' to Finally See Commercial Release

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:49:17 +0000

Frank Zappa was a musician either ahead, or completely outside, of his time. His elaborate music and bizarre stage theatrics were so one-of-a-kind that it almost isn’t possible to accurately describe Zappa’s work in words, and that often set him at odds with the mainstream media. One such instance was ‘A Token of His Extreme,’ [...]

Frank Zappa Album Getting Philharmonic Treatment

Jenna — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:14:50 +0000

It has been a long time coming, but one of Frank Zappa’s albums is getting the philharmonic treatment. The album 200 Motels from 1971 will get the full orchestral premiere thanks to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as they have chosen to kick off their tenth season with a performance this fall. Frank Zappa’s widow Gail [...]

Frank Zappa's 'Roxy by Proxy' to be Distributed by Fans

Dave Lifton — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:55:34 +0000

The career of Frank Zappa has been nothing if not innovative. Nearly 20 years after his death, his estate is continuing his tradition by coming up with a new way of licensing his music, by allowing his fans to serve as independent distributors. Between now and Dec. 28, the Zappa Family Trust is selling master [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Dirty Love"

Baxter — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:38:06 +0000

FRANK!!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Classic Rock Releases For December 2012 – 'Frank Zappa' – Still More Catalog Releases

Mark Alan — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:06:12 +0000

Great Classic Rock releases for the month of December could make your holidays Classic.

Top Classic Rock Releases For November

Mark Alan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:10:45 +0000

November a great month for releases

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Uncle Remus"

Baxter — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:35:45 +0000

FRANK!!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Frank Zappa's First Appearance on TV [VIDEO]

Sloan — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:04:59 +0000

Frank's spirit kind of floats through the hallways here at The LOON and infects just about everything we do, and in this vintage Steve Allen Show clip from 1963, you can see the beginnings of Franks unique style, sense of humor and his adventurous music.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Joe's Garage"

Baxter — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:49:53 +0000

Every weekday morning we pull a song out of the “attic”. If you are new, the attic is a mythical place we used to hang out and enjoy great music and other “stuff”.

Hey Frank Zappa Freaks- He's Back

Mark Alan — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:41:43 +0000

"Watch out where the Huskies go, Don't you eat that yellow snow", Frank Zappa

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Montana" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:10:18 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Cosmic Debris"

Baxter — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:59:22 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.
Frankly, It's Friday!!

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Dirty Love"

Baxter — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:58:20 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Joe's Garage" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:44:43 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

'From Straight to Bizarre' DVD Documents History of Frank Zappa's Early Record Labels

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:07 +0000

When Frank Zappa parted ways with Verve Records in 1968, he knew what was best for his career moving forward, and that was starting his own label. Actually, Zappa co-founded two labels — the Straight and Bizarre imprints (which were distributed by Warner Brothers). And not only was Zappa’s then-band, the Mothers of Invention, part [...]

BAXTER'S ATTIC Frank Zappa "Montana"

Baxter — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:24:56 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where, in the 70′s, we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Frank Zappa Talks Drugs

Baxter — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:25:25 +0000

Stumbled upon this about Frank’s take on drugs. It may surprise some, but Frank did not partake in the drug part of the 60′s and 70′s culture.