I had the honor to meet Mr. Zappa while in the Anchorage airport. I got to sit and talk with him for almost an hour about nothing. The man was a joy to speak with and I will always remember this as a highlight of my life. Rest in peace Mr. Zappa.
Wow! Lucky You! I only saw Roger Waters but from far away seat on his concert in National Stadium in Warsaw and talk with man who sat near me who met him and take a photos with Rog and showed me them... Better than nothing😁
There's something triumphant about seeing the undying essence of the person shining through the mortal illness. Of course he's sick, but he's still Frank Zappa, the courage and intelligence intact, the generosity and warmth for a friend. Death be not proud. You only killed his body. You couldn't lay a hand on his mind or spirit.
This comment has some value... ...untill you know somebody suffering from dementia, or Creutzfeldt Jakob, or something else. We are here only for a short moment, nothing is given.
@@leodellapietra I don't remember saying what you see in this video is true for everyone. My comment was made relative to this video in particular and nothing in it suggests I think otherwise. I've known people with dementia. Not everyone dies with their personality, their mind and spirit left to them. Many are cruelly robbed of all that by the end. I actually knew that before some internet rando made it a straw-man argument as if I'd made an assertion I didn't make. I could comment further on the value of your own comment but, as you say, life is short.
@@mfreeman313 I was just readying in your comment a generalization that probably was only in my mind, and some thought about people I knew came up. Internet rando? Does anybody need to be qualified to write on YT? straw-man argument? ...
Frank Zappa said in an interview for NBC, when asked, "How would you like to be remembered?" He replied, "It's not important." I can say he is without a doubt, remembered fondly by his many fans throughout the world. A true original who is sadly missed.
+cluxseltoot I'm so glad that Music never dies, In a way he will always live on through his brilliant pieces, but he just left us at way too young an age..... 53, that's hardly beyond middle aged.. He could have had another 2 solid decades of creating art for the world to enjoy. Sorry for ranting, but he was just incredible!
I always get teary eyed when I watch this...About the same time Mr Frank Zappa died was when I took up guitar. He is one of my idols. His music helped me a lot as a bullied loner teenager with no friends. He taught me a lot about music. RIP. Mr Zappa.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
A fascinating and Perfect quote. As Physics has taught us that everything is happening at once. It is only memory that allows us to discern time, while experiencing entropy caused by an expanding universe. If you’re unsure how true that is, talk to someone, or read about ppl that can’t make memories.
Wilcox660, You are so lucky to actually have had a conversation with the late great Zappa. How did this happen? Do you work for a magazine or a newspaper or are you a Radio personality? How were you able to have a chance to interview Zappa? What were the circumstances which allowed you this interview? Just very curious.
wilcox660 I am sure you know just how awesome this is to have had a conversation with Zappa. I am speechless at the thought of being that close to him.
I never met him but my father worked with him on various North America tours. My father said he was such a gentleman and kind person . I remember my dad crying when Frank passed away, which in itself was unusual as my dad hardly ever cried . Rest in peace dad and rest in peace FZ.
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659 Are you insinuating nobody cares about the guys story about his deceased dad meeting frank? Well I care and enjoyed the comment, you fuckin douche bag.
@@cultfilmfreakreviews - your statement shows your colossal ignorance. before you make a fool of yourself with comments like that, you should learn more about the career of this man. he possessed a level of intelligence that was highly above average, musically and otherwise albeit unusual. his many accomplishments include a composition which he wrote being performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, he wrote and produced several movies, and he battled intellectually with the PMRC (google it) on behalf of himself and other musicians regarding the first amendment. what contributions have you made to society?
I don't believe he was under appreciated at all, he even said he was abnormal... You have to have a level of musical maturity to appreciate what he did, and his music certainly wasn't understood by most people maybe?
@@toddhenkelmon1599 The expression is overused for sure, but I think it might actually be appropriate here. Those of us who consume the man's entire catalogue, can appreciate his genius. For the rest of the folks out there, it's all about "Don't eat the yellow snow" and "Bobby Brown" (and maybe "Peaches en regalia" if they're really want to show off) but will dismiss most of Frank's other work as too .... weird. And it's such a huge mistake.
My friends and I grew up in Studio City, California and knew where he lived 😁 When we were teenagers we'd " accidentally" be outside his house skateboarding.. He was really cool. Some of my friends ended up knowing his kids in highschool. Zappa was indeed a brain, and a musical brain as well. He's missed for sure.. Rest in peace, Frank. Thank you for everything ❤️
To me he is God of muzik, and on that video He looked like Jesus as well. Man ,it was hard to watch and somehow releasing. At this very moment cant say it better, sorry about that.
@@buffaloborn71 Frank was raised Catholic, criticized religious organizations and called himself an atheist. however, he was never a militant atheist and still claimed that he had remnants of Catholicism in his mind.
frank zappa is the link that connects rock/funk/blues/pop/rnb/reggae/prog/fusion/ad jingles/bathroom stall humor to the great composers writing for orchestras who were themselves the link connecting anyone writing music using 12 tone equal temperament to the pythagareans
cruiserscreek It doesn't matter. And I fully agree that deep down, he was a benevolent and kind man. No one behaves nicely all the time, nor should we.
Despite his illness, Frank's eyes light up when he talks about his friend and mentor Slonimsky. In the end, our relationships are the most important things in life, either treasured or regretted. The struggles to overcome life's obstacles are more precious than the material wealth that success brings. Communion with nature and the spiritual world are also treasures. You can find just as much happiness fishing from the bank as from a bass boat. This is what I learned from losing 2 close friends to cancer quite young in the space of 3 years
The most worrying, and depressing, thing about living in the 21st century, is that 99% of "life's obstacles," we must overcome, are man made, either by the corrupt society laws and rules we live under, or from our own troubled minds. Its a very sad fact that we live under a regime that promotes the illusion that "material things" are important, and so to be reached for at all cost. Whatever man's original role on this earth was/is, it definitely was not the forced slavery to the corporate elite role we play today. Communion with nature and the higher development of one's spiritual self, above all else I believe, must of been close to our original role here, but today we find ourselves so out of touch with the most basic awareness of the natural earth, that such ideas are in themselves alien to most people. The destruction and rape of our planet and its resources, the extinction of species on an international scale goes on unobstructed in the name of progress and industry, but in all honesty is just the greed of the corrupt few, right at the top. Frank Zappa was a genuine person in a 100% corrupt and greed driven business. Genuine people, without agenda of any kind, are a very very rare species in the 21st century, along with common sense. You enter this life with nothing, and its a certain fact that you will leave the exact same way, with nothing, so enlightenment and spiritual growth must be key. We understand so very little of this mystery, and are misled and told untruths and lies at every turn, starting as children in preschool, and continued throughout our entire existence to keep us off course. I try to steer my ship by the old adage of, "Treat others as you yourself would want to be treated," and, "If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong."
I'm a guitarist, musician, father and husband at 50 years old. I am just now getting into Frank Zappa. Yes, this is sad to watch but to be honest, it's a natural part of life and cancer has impacted so many of us. If you’ve ever lost someone to cancer you know what I mean. However, unlike many who have passed in silence, Frank has left us a large amount of music, videos, writings, thoughts and of course, his children, as representative of what a person can leave behind. For me at 50, I continue to be inspired by others and now, I have so much of Frank to absorb. Those bits of him that inspire me, as I create music with my kids, will be passed along to my 5 children and that’s very cool and unique. Thank you Frank!!!!
Ditto. I never got into Zappa, as I don't think I was a sophisticated listener until maybe now at 53, and perhaps I'm finally 'ready' for Zappa. Gonna be a trip!
@@NickNicometi I held Zappa very high! His music, his humorous intellect! Sad that cancer took him away. As well as it did my mother and sister! Was a fan when I saw him and the Mothers of invention in the early 70.
Frank Zappa is a national treasure. I cried like a baby the day he passed away. He was much more than a composer. Thank you for your inspiration and your art.
I still remember the day Frank died. I went to college, the skies were grey, I was morbidly sad. It's an image of a day burned into my soul. He was the best.
My beloved Mother used to say, “only the good die young and the wicked live forever”. I miss these two people the most everyday. My Mother and Frank are watching today’s mess and having a good laugh.
That's because this dirt ball we are on is a POS, and probably life here is one step away from hell, if it isn't he'll itself. He is in a better place, and if he's not, vote for me when of I run my campaign for God.
@@davidtran6928 Yes indeed I am aware of that Frank Zappa has passed. Perhaps you read my post wrong.when I wrote “My beloved Mother used to say”. She has passed as well. Have a great weekend David...
I cry sometimes listening to Franks music, and the thought that he has now gone. The marvellous melodies in his slow numbers show how he could have tapped into mainstream 'pop' music, but he chose to push boundaries - both musical and ethical. I grew up listening to this man and his various bands' incarnations, and am wiser for it. Cheers Frank. Love you forever.
Hard not to get sad. At a ZappaPlaysZappa show when Dweezil would play with Frank on a screen I would get that choked up feeling. Love ZpZ but still get all sentimental thinking of old FZ shows and that he's gone.
awwwww. So do I . I think it's so fkng awsome that you said so. started listening to Zappa @ Absolutely Free (I stole it, lol) I was 13 yrs. old. Absolutely mesmerized I wound up owning everything he's recorded and/ or produced, of course paying $ for the remainder of my collection. . I also cry when I listen to Beefheart who touched my soul at the age of 18 (not knowing at the time that he'd touched my soul much earlier in my life) whop was also a mind blower , for me . Have been listening to one or the other or both since 1967. Yeah, I'm old and getting older w/with Snoop Dogg & Fuzzy by my side as music fills our house and car.
I see people saying that they hate seeing Frank Zappa this way. Well, I lost my mother to cancer. She was 49. Of course at the last stages she was a mere shadow of hee former self... BUT She was a fighter. She never lost her will for life, her humour, her integrity. It would be unfair for her to say that I don't want to remember her like that. I also remember her like that. I admire her life as a whole. And for me she is a winner. So, I want you all to reconsider. Isn't it a bit selfish to choose how you want to see a person? Why is that? Because you CAN'T relate. You cannot admire a sick person. Well, that's selfish for sure.
@Donde Merlin I was unaware of this quote, however, do you think he might have changed his outlook on such a statement while on his deathbed? I was end stage fibrosis last year, and with transplants temporarily “Non Essential” due to covid, it really changed my outlook on life, especially of being too critical on a number of issues. Luckily the ban on transplants were reinstated and I got my lungs in August with about 5 months to spare!
Its funny. The whole reason I started listing to Frank Zappa was because my "Music Appreciation" teacher skipped him in are studies. 28 CDs later, I think my Music teacher needs a good Musical lecture.
Not to mention, I went back to ask him why he skipped Franky. He said, "I think his music is repulsive, and calling him a musical artist is embarrassing." The word "Angry" doesn't even begin to describe what I was feeling. The song "Watermelon in Easter Hay" let alone any of his other works. Shows how little he knows. Music appreciation my ass!
Ignorance is rampant... as Frank once said. Lucky nevertheless to have a ''music appreciation'' subject in your school... Not any such in the schools I went to...
Well said. In the 80's when In high school my friend and I were the two that brought Zappa into our small classroom. It spread to our little clan quite well. My science teacher also liked him but he was more like us than a teacher, lol..
There are a few problems with your story. 1. You say you started "listing" to him (presumably, you mean "listening") because your teacher skipped him. But you also say you questioned the teacher and got angry at his reply; why? If you'd never heard Zappa before, why would you have an opinion? 2. You clearly skipped English appreciation, and that doesn't seem to bother you.
the old saying age equals knowledge is a load of shit. with age comes experience but only the ones who lack ignorance can use said experience to gain knowledge.
Growing up in the 60s and 70s always waiting for the next album to drop by one of the zillion great bands in those days they did it all on stage with no help from computers they were true artist without question Frank Zappa was a cut above super fun guy his concerts were really something to remember the mothers of invention band was fantastic..
Seeing him this way makes me feel so sad. It has been 20 years, and I think I miss him now more than I did in the beginning. R.I.P Frank, you truly were one of the very greatest composers of the 20th century.
I can only imagine what pain was inside of him and He just simply went over it, dismissed the deadly disease and pain with his clear mind and vision expressed through his words.. Genius
Aleksandar Popovski Apparently FZ didn't like taking the pain medications prescribed to him for the cancer because they made him tired. It must have been torture for this *all go no quit* hard working man to have to slow down like this.
A musical genius that will always be remembered as the man who put intellectual humor into music...I remember the day he died very well... R.I.P. Frank
There's all kinds of music genre.. rock, blues, folk etc...etc .. then there's ZAPPA .. one of the greatest musical geniuses that walked the earth in modern times. R.I.P dear brother.
I'm moved to tears by Frank's generosity in this interview. I know that's a little weird, but I wouldn't make the comment for metaphorical tears. His last recorded interview was in support of his composer friend. That's gets me.
you're right Mary. Watching Frank like this brought me to tears. I was fortunate enough to have seen 6 or 7 shows since '78, and will remember these concerts and Frank on stage.
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
Miles Davis you’re missing the point entirely of what these people are saying. Haven’t you ever watched someone die slowly? Watch someone slip away right in front of you? It is difficult to watch. It is hard to see because it is sad. Nobody is complaining. Nobody is implying that he should have been doing something different. It is just sad to see him in that state and know what is coming. That is why it is “difficult” to watch.
Frank was and will always be one of the most brilliant men of music....He saw the world for what it was and said "I need to fuck with it" and in doing so made us all laugh and enjoy the ride....Thanks Frank
like what....? the body/SKIN-SUIT is DYING.... NOT the ESSENCE INSIDE of it.... you are mistaking the clothes/ outer garments for the man.... FRANK is now a WAVE-FORM/ FREQUENCY just like his music....
I can't watch this without feeling sad. THE greatest composer/arranger and most unique guitarist that has ever walked the earth. RIP Frank..............
My introduction to Frank was when there were a thing called free FM radio in Los Angeles (kmet), and might have picked him up along with the mothers during the crossover from am to FM radio wavelengths. The cool thing is no one told me to like him or listen to him, I immediately fell in love with his music and his philosophy on things. His love of rhythm and blues and his depth of classical music made him very unique. Frank never came as a (12 for a dozen musician) he came as a special delivery to all of us and the world.
Words of Jesus Christ will never pass away . The earthly resurrection is 100 percent sure . Also for Frank Zappa ! John 5:28-29 Under Gods kingom the real life will be wonderful each day . Revelation 21: 4 And he will wipe out every tear from there eyes , and the death will be more , neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore . The former things have passed away ! Look JW org .
I always listened to Zappa and for the last two weeks watching 68 - 70 stuff fascinating to see how tight the band was? It’s sad to see this footage and at the same time it makes it easy. Thanks Frank for the music RIP
Frank Zappa! What an amazing musician! What an amazing, interesting man! I went to a book signing he gave once at B&N many years ago. He signed my book and I shook his hand. An awesome moment! I cherish that book and all my LP's and CD's of his music. "Genius" is a word that has been cheapened over the years, but where Mr. Zappa is concerned, it is the ONLY word to describe him. Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar is still my most favorite music from Frank Zappa. R.I.P.
Wow, you shook his hand. That is too awesome! I love and miss Zappa too. You are so right about the "Genius." I don't think there are to many musicians today who will ever be able to earn the title of "Genius." When it comes to Zappa it is the only word which accurately describes him!
Frank thank you for your contribution to music and for teaching me to be think logically and not follow the masses . You would be sad to see the situation of the world today . Your music has inspired me and shaped me in alot of ways . Thank you again . See you on the other side
At the end of the day, we all are just humans. But it is nice to see that we`ve managed to evolve far enough to carry the memory of those very special personalities like Frank Zappa though the years, who become immortalized because of our love to their music and us being lucky enough to have access to all that amazing creations at will. Still, it makes me feel very sad that I will never have a chance to see Zappa live. It is truly one of the biggest regrets of my life since Frank died just one month after I was born.
Saw him at Michigan State Univ in 1970. The crowd was yelling "get the 'uniforms out of here'", to which Zappa responded to the crowd, "everyone in here is wearing a uniform". Classic Zappa, and was so right. RIP.
Such a great man, I admired him so much & had the privilege of seeing him play in the mid 80s.... certainly the best gig I ever attended....bless his beautiful soul❤🎸xxx
Thank you mr. Zappa. You have represented the music industry in a most grand fashion, especially at the senate hearings. It is a shame that some people did not recognize your true genius. May you Rest in Peace.
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
Such a humble, kind, and giving soul. Not even an ugly illness affected his beautiful spirit. I miss his honesty... his creativity... his humor. I can only imagine what he would say about the world today. Whenever I think of him... I hum.
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
Frank Zappa changed the course of music. Excellent musician and not ever worried about backlash. Maybe that's why he stole the margarine. Legendary man.
I lost my elder sister 33 years ago, then my mother 4 years later, then my father 2 years later, then my second elder sister in November 2019. All of them wiped by cancer. I have never watched this interview (start the video and immediately stop it) not because it hurts me in any way but because I have tons of videos in UA-cam to remember Frank Zappa at his best and that's how every single person should be remembered.
Man this is so sad.. To see a musical genius in this state!! Long live zappa!! His music will never be forgotten, a true original artist that u won't find today.
i always tear up watching this. my cousin exposed me to zappa at 11 years old and expanded my horizons before i was even a teenager. frank is the reason i love music and listen to a wide variety of genres today at 24 but most importantly he taught me even when we go through rough times, music can always make you smile.
My Bro drove equipment truck for Zappa on his tours in the 70's....My Bro died the same year as Zappa 1993 but my Bro was 12 years younger...41 cancer....
I feel your pain, I watched my only brother take his last breath at age 23 from a rare cancer... That fucked me up for most of my life, still dealing with it now.
I remember when I scored the "Shut up and Play yer Guitar" box set in 1985. I always knew Frank could play, but the bloke was much better than people give him credit for. He even played the guitar satirically, ripping off Hendrix and Santana, among others. He was to music as, say, Robin Williams was to comedy - endlessly inventive, spontaneous, totally inimitable. Occupied a sphere of his own.
If there was one man I could bring back to life it would be Frank Zappa! Such great songs with such crazy lyrics and fantastic solos. Also such a brilliantly clever and interesting person he was. RIP Frank Zappa.
It’s so hard to see someone in this shape. He was an amazing musician, producer, coordinator, father and more. He didn’t care if he was remember as he said in a interview before he lost his battle with prostate cancer. But his legacy and everything he blessed us with can never be erased or forgotten. Thank you Frank!!!!
My absolute favorite eccentric musician. I hope you have many sets of gleaming tweezers and some poodle hats to keep you laughing in heaven Frank. Miss you lots.
I'm an inveterate fan of Frank Zappa. To see it in this state is to tear the heart. Such a fun guy. He left very early. I miss his thoughts so much. R.I.P. Frank.
His playing was off the charts but one of the things that truly impressed me about him was that he NEVER did drugs..nothing. And the fact that he came up in the 60's? WOW. It just showed how different this man was. RIP Frank!
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It's really sweet that his last interview is just him saying nice things about his friend
@Scott Ouellette you’re a piece of shit
@@ViveLeQuebecLibreTabarnak he deleted his comment before i could see but i agree anyways
That’s usually what happens when you find out ur dying..? Rip vinnie Zappa ☮️
Thats what death does.
He probably made sure it went that way.
I had the honor to meet Mr. Zappa while in the Anchorage airport. I got to sit and talk with him for almost an hour about nothing. The man was a joy to speak with and I will always remember this as a highlight of my life. Rest in peace Mr. Zappa.
James Isbell ok liar
Phil Jones hes lying idiot, you actually going to believe him stupid
Wow!
Lucky You!
I only saw Roger Waters but from far away seat on his concert in National Stadium in Warsaw and talk with man who sat near me who met him and take a photos with Rog and showed me them...
Better than nothing😁
@@richariz7896 your name is a good description of you. why would anyone lie about that? and who actually cares? get some sleep my african friend
Henry Dunlap
How is that racist?
There's something triumphant about seeing the undying essence of the person shining through the mortal illness. Of course he's sick, but he's still Frank Zappa, the courage and intelligence intact, the generosity and warmth for a friend. Death be not proud. You only killed his body. You couldn't lay a hand on his mind or spirit.
Best comment on here by a million miles - so perfectly well put - couldnt agree more
Wonderfully said
This comment has some value...
...untill you know somebody suffering from dementia, or Creutzfeldt Jakob, or something else.
We are here only for a short moment, nothing is given.
@@leodellapietra I don't remember saying what you see in this video is true for everyone. My comment was made relative to this video in particular and nothing in it suggests I think otherwise. I've known people with dementia. Not everyone dies with their personality, their mind and spirit left to them. Many are cruelly robbed of all that by the end. I actually knew that before some internet rando made it a straw-man argument as if I'd made an assertion I didn't make. I could comment further on the value of your own comment but, as you say, life is short.
@@mfreeman313 I was just readying in your comment a generalization that probably was only in my mind, and some thought about people I knew came up.
Internet rando? Does anybody need to be qualified to write on YT? straw-man argument? ...
Frank Zappa said in an interview for NBC, when asked, "How would you like to be remembered?" He replied, "It's not important." I can say he is without a doubt, remembered fondly by his many fans throughout the world. A true original who is sadly missed.
The way I remember it he said “ I don’t think I will.”
Some will remember his heini...
Happily missed 👍
@@JerryMungo Well we all know he was wrong about that
@@MusicissuperiorEVHROX316 I understood him to mean in the long term after all of his original fans were gone.
I hate seeing him like this... I miss you, Frank.
+DoomKid Another great one lost. Lucky to see him play. Just once.
+DoomKid I was just getting ready to say the same thing. RIP Frank.
+DoomKid Yes it's sad because he was a genius...
+DoomKid Me too - I miss him so much.
+cluxseltoot I'm so glad that Music never dies, In a way he will always live on through his brilliant pieces, but he just left us at way too young an age..... 53, that's hardly beyond middle aged.. He could have had another 2 solid decades of creating art for the world to enjoy. Sorry for ranting, but he was just incredible!
It’s absolutely heartwrenching seeing Frank so frail. Rest easy Frank. We miss you.
I always get teary eyed when I watch this...About the same time Mr Frank Zappa died was when I took up guitar. He is one of my idols. His music helped me a lot as a bullied loner teenager with no friends. He taught me a lot about music. RIP. Mr Zappa.
big hug to you !!!
Same here brother ❤
Bro-hug dude…c’mere
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
Beautiful ♥
In that case, my life is somebody else's memory, because mine is pretty well shot.
For me, life is all about the present moment, and how I can make it as genuinely lived as possible.
Yes u right 🤔life is all memory except fr that moment that goes by so quickly 🌺
A fascinating and Perfect quote. As Physics has taught us that everything is happening at once. It is only memory that allows us to discern time, while experiencing entropy caused by an expanding universe.
If you’re unsure how true that is, talk to someone, or read about ppl that can’t make memories.
It's difficult to see someone you love go from a powerhouse of creative energy to a prisoner in their own body.
shut up. no one knew him but his family. it's sad for them. we just put on an album and there it goes.
@@cultfilmfreakreviews knob!
We all are prisoners in our bodies here. Death of a body is the key to freedom, soul never dies.
Jussi Kuokka Soul my arse , you’ve been brainwashed. The only thing you’ll become is fertiliser and not really good fertiliser at that.
@@shiraz1736 Well said.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Frank several times. I found him to be thoughtful & funny. A wonderful man. I miss him every day.
Wilcox660, You are so lucky to actually have had a conversation with the late great Zappa. How did this happen? Do you work for a magazine or a newspaper or are you a Radio personality? How were you able to have a chance to interview Zappa? What were the circumstances which allowed you this interview? Just very curious.
I talked to Zappa for several publications back in the 1980s. Mostly local & long out of print.
wilcox660 I am sure you know just how awesome this is to have had a conversation with Zappa. I am speechless at the thought of being that close to him.
It's incredible to meet genius f2f. Would love to know who you wrote for ? We may have friends in common, small world and all that.
Hmmm...Relix, Dirty Linen, Gannett Newspapers & lots of CT local stuff.
I never met him but my father worked with him on various North America tours. My father said he was such a gentleman and kind person . I remember my dad crying when Frank passed away, which in itself was unusual as my dad hardly ever cried . Rest in peace dad and rest in peace FZ.
Who cares?
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659 get some help
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659you’re a retard - you clicked on a video about his last interview then act like a prick when people reminisce about him?
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659holy shit you can see all the comments under your profile - you’re such a loser lmaooooo
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659
Are you insinuating nobody cares about the guys story about his deceased dad meeting frank? Well I care and enjoyed the comment, you fuckin douche bag.
I was never a big fan of Franks music, but a huge fan of his talent and sharp mind. Probably a genius in many respects.
I feel the same way. Not a huge fan of his music, but I could listen to him talk all day. What a smart and interesting man he was.
Zappa's IQ was something like 170, about 30 points above Einstien. You just need to explore his catalogue more. You'll Love It!!!
His music was amazing. Some of my favorite of all time
@@bigdaddydogz9922Neither of them actually took an IQ test.
To be honest, I don't think his music sounds good. For music, complex doesn't mean good though.
The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Sacred G - OH MY GOSH< that is soooooo TRUE!!!!
Something I learnt
Great Primus Lyric!
@@kennytesta9312 Actually it originally comes from a line in Blade Runner FYI
@@dennismcdonald2607 So many people trying to sound 'deep' by pilfering lines from movies 😆
So sad. Probably one of the most intelligent people in america.
hmmm. talented on the guitar. but his mind wasn't all that much.
Says someone who can't even write.
"Frank Zappa is the most intelligent asshole I've ever met."-- Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane.
@@cultfilmfreakreviews - your statement shows your colossal ignorance. before you make a fool of yourself with comments like that, you should learn more about the career of this man. he possessed a level of intelligence that was highly above average, musically and otherwise albeit unusual. his many accomplishments include a composition which he wrote being performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, he wrote and produced several movies, and he battled intellectually with the PMRC (google it) on behalf of himself and other musicians regarding the first amendment. what contributions have you made to society?
He was a Conservative also. That reinforces the intellectual superiority.
RIP Frank. The most underappreciated musical force in modern music.
I don't believe he was under appreciated at all, he even said he was abnormal... You have to have a level of musical maturity to appreciate what he did, and his music certainly wasn't understood by most people maybe?
@@toddhenkelmon1599 The expression is overused for sure, but I think it might actually be appropriate here. Those of us who consume the man's entire catalogue, can appreciate his genius. For the rest of the folks out there, it's all about "Don't eat the yellow snow" and "Bobby Brown" (and maybe "Peaches en regalia" if they're really want to show off) but will dismiss most of Frank's other work as too .... weird. And it's such a huge mistake.
He wasn't a Christian
@@matimus100 That's true, and there are even more good things about Frank.
My friends and I grew up in Studio City, California and knew where he lived 😁 When we were teenagers we'd " accidentally" be outside his house skateboarding.. He was really cool. Some of my friends ended up knowing his kids in highschool. Zappa was indeed a brain, and a musical brain as well. He's missed for sure.. Rest in peace, Frank. Thank you for everything ❤️
To me he is God of muzik, and on that video He looked like Jesus as well. Man ,it was hard to watch and somehow releasing. At this very moment cant say it better, sorry about that.
Nobody cares.
@@shaquadradeloiserussell8659 🧲🪝🎵✝
Frank accepted his time gracefully.Now there is a symphony in heaven.
Did he say that Jesus was his Saviour ?
@@buffaloborn71 Why would he have to?
@@lemurianchick God needs constant reassurance because of deep insecurities that probably stem from being imaginary.
@@buffaloborn71 Frank was raised Catholic, criticized religious organizations and called himself an atheist. however, he was never a militant atheist and still claimed that he had remnants of Catholicism in his mind.
I hope so ,but maybe when he in his last breath let the symphony persvede his atheist heart to see the truth.
Even in his dying days his mind and words were always on point. The world needs more Frank Zappas.
From the way he speaks, he's no ordinary man. It seems we lost one of the wonderful human beings that lived.
True words m8. But Ozzy is still und us.
frank zappa is the link that connects rock/funk/blues/pop/rnb/reggae/prog/fusion/ad jingles/bathroom stall humor to the great composers writing for orchestras who were themselves the link connecting anyone writing music using 12 tone equal temperament to the pythagareans
We sure did.
It's a shame he went so soon , I got the pleasure of seeing him live twice , amazing guitarist .
Slonimsky was 46 when Zappa was born, and still outlived Frank by two years.
Always intelligent, always kind. Greatly missed. We could use him so much these days.
He wasn't always kind, get a grip, i miss him too but that is just not true.
indeed. he could be a real asshole too. one of the greatest artists ever ....
Genius is often prickly. The man had flaws but his instincts were unfailingly good.
+Franz Kafka i agree with that but it is a different statement than the one you originally made.
cruiserscreek It doesn't matter. And I fully agree that deep down, he was a benevolent and kind man. No one behaves nicely all the time, nor should we.
"He was wonderful. He was a fully developed character." Words just as apt to describe Frank Zappa.
He was one of the best composers of the 20th century. May he Rest In Peace.
Yes, with john case, terry riley, k h.stockausen ,miles davis. I saw him in 1974 milan italy.amazing concert my best wiew!!! Italia'n fans
the best of the history
Despite his illness, Frank's eyes light up when he talks about his friend and mentor Slonimsky. In the end, our relationships are the most important things in life, either treasured or regretted. The struggles to overcome life's obstacles are more precious than the material wealth that success brings. Communion with nature and the spiritual world are also treasures. You can find just as much happiness fishing from the bank as from a bass boat. This is what I learned from losing 2 close friends to cancer quite young in the space of 3 years
Hear, hear!!!!!
Very insightful ,you speak the voice of a person that knows loss,and loves life.
The most worrying, and depressing, thing about living in the 21st century, is that 99% of "life's obstacles," we must overcome, are man made, either by the corrupt society laws and rules we live under, or from our own troubled minds. Its a very sad fact that we live under a regime that promotes the illusion that "material things" are important, and so to be reached for at all cost. Whatever man's original role on this earth was/is, it definitely was not the forced slavery to the corporate elite role we play today. Communion with nature and the higher development of one's spiritual self, above all else I believe, must of been close to our original role here, but today we find ourselves so out of touch with the most basic awareness of the natural earth, that such ideas are in themselves alien to most people. The destruction and rape of our planet and its resources, the extinction of species on an international scale goes on unobstructed in the name of progress and industry, but in all honesty is just the greed of the corrupt few, right at the top. Frank Zappa was a genuine person in a 100% corrupt and greed driven business. Genuine people, without agenda of any kind, are a very very rare species in the 21st century, along with common sense. You enter this life with nothing, and its a certain fact that you will leave the exact same way, with nothing, so enlightenment and spiritual growth must be key. We understand so very little of this mystery, and are misled and told untruths and lies at every turn, starting as children in preschool, and continued throughout our entire existence to keep us off course. I try to steer my ship by the old adage of, "Treat others as you yourself would want to be treated," and, "If it feels wrong, it probably is wrong."
Beautifully said
so beautifully put. I agree with 100% of everything you said
I'm a guitarist, musician, father and husband at 50 years old. I am just now getting into Frank Zappa. Yes, this is sad to watch but to be honest, it's a natural part of life and cancer has impacted so many of us. If you’ve ever lost someone to cancer you know what I mean.
However, unlike many who have passed in silence, Frank has left us a large amount of music, videos, writings, thoughts and of course, his children, as representative of what a person can leave behind. For me at 50, I continue to be inspired by others and now, I have so much of Frank to absorb. Those bits of him that inspire me, as I create music with my kids, will be passed along to my 5 children and that’s very cool and unique.
Thank you Frank!!!!
Ditto. I never got into Zappa, as I don't think I was a sophisticated listener until maybe now at 53, and perhaps I'm finally 'ready' for Zappa. Gonna be a trip!
@@NickNicometi I held Zappa very high! His music, his humorous intellect! Sad that cancer took him away. As well as it did my mother and sister! Was a fan when I saw him and the Mothers of invention in the early 70.
This is a wonderful and thoughtful comment. Thank you
Thankyou, so beautifully, said people like you make the world feel that bit softer.
Love Australia
Frank Zappa is a national treasure. I cried like a baby the day he passed away.
He was much more than a composer. Thank you for your inspiration and your art.
I still remember the day Frank died. I went to college, the skies were grey, I was morbidly sad. It's an image of a day burned into my soul. He was the best.
He's just a guy like anybody else.
My beloved Mother used to say, “only the good die young and the wicked live forever”. I miss these two people the most everyday. My Mother and Frank are watching today’s mess and having a good laugh.
That's because this dirt ball we are on is a POS, and probably life here is one step away from hell, if it isn't he'll itself.
He is in a better place, and if he's not, vote for me when of I run my campaign for God.
We must not generalize......
same
Dude, I'm not sure if you realise but Frank Zappa died
@@davidtran6928 Yes indeed I am aware of that Frank Zappa has passed. Perhaps you read my post wrong.when I wrote “My beloved Mother used to say”. She has passed as well. Have a great weekend David...
I cry sometimes listening to Franks music, and the thought that he has now gone. The marvellous melodies in his slow numbers show how he could have tapped into mainstream 'pop' music, but he chose to push boundaries - both musical and ethical. I grew up listening to this man and his various bands' incarnations, and am wiser for it. Cheers Frank. Love you forever.
Hard not to get sad. At a ZappaPlaysZappa show when Dweezil would play with Frank on a screen I would get that choked up feeling. Love ZpZ but still get all sentimental thinking of old FZ shows and that he's gone.
With you bro'. (apologies for not responding sooner).. . only just seen your post.
Bill12700 thanks.
awwwww. So do I . I think it's so fkng awsome that you said so. started listening to Zappa @ Absolutely Free (I stole it, lol) I was 13 yrs. old. Absolutely mesmerized I wound up owning everything he's recorded and/ or produced, of course paying $ for the remainder of my collection. . I also cry when I listen to Beefheart who touched my soul at the age of 18 (not knowing at the time that he'd touched my soul much earlier in my life) whop was also a mind blower , for me . Have been listening to one or the other or both since 1967. Yeah, I'm old and getting older w/with Snoop Dogg & Fuzzy by my side as music fills our house and car.
+Bill12700 This interview made me tear up a bit, so sad to see Frank like that.. At least we can still enjoy his music.
I see people saying that they hate seeing Frank Zappa this way.
Well, I lost my mother to cancer. She was 49.
Of course at the last stages she was a mere shadow of hee former self... BUT
She was a fighter. She never lost her will for life, her humour, her integrity. It would be unfair for her to say that I don't want to remember her like that. I also remember her like that. I admire her life as a whole. And for me she is a winner.
So, I want you all to reconsider.
Isn't it a bit selfish to choose how you want to see a person? Why is that? Because you CAN'T relate. You cannot admire a sick person. Well, that's selfish for sure.
Saso love you don’t know you but my wife died of cancer at 50. Unless you have lost someone to it there is no way to understand
So sorry for the loss of your mother 💔
@@scottrobbins6216
My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your wife...
Rosie Brind'amour thank you dear heart
Saso Spot on. Thank you.
we will all be there someday,
just be glad we were lucky enough to live in the age of Frank Zappa,
there will never be another one like him.
Heartbreaking to watch. I can see it in his eyes. The pain. The intellect. His profound insight, knowing that he was leaving...
@Donde Merlin I was unaware of this quote, however, do you think he might have changed his outlook on such a statement while on his deathbed? I was end stage fibrosis last year, and with transplants temporarily “Non Essential” due to covid, it really changed my outlook on life, especially of being too critical on a number of issues. Luckily the ban on transplants were reinstated and I got my lungs in August with about 5 months to spare!
Hey, thanks. I really hate talking about my favorite artists leaving us. But this video makes me wish to talk about it.
This dude stayed real till the end, the most sober mind I’ve ever seen😢
Its funny. The whole reason I started listing to Frank Zappa was because my "Music Appreciation" teacher skipped him in are studies. 28 CDs later, I think my Music teacher needs a good Musical lecture.
Not to mention, I went back to ask him why he skipped Franky. He said, "I think his music is repulsive, and calling him a musical artist is embarrassing." The word "Angry" doesn't even begin to describe what I was feeling. The song "Watermelon in Easter Hay" let alone any of his other works. Shows how little he knows. Music appreciation my ass!
Ignorance is rampant... as Frank once said. Lucky nevertheless to have a ''music appreciation'' subject in your school... Not any such in the schools I went to...
Well said. In the 80's when In high school my friend and I were the two that brought Zappa into our small classroom. It spread to our little clan quite well. My science teacher also liked him but he was more like us than a teacher, lol..
There are a few problems with your story. 1. You say you started "listing" to him (presumably, you mean "listening") because your teacher skipped him. But you also say you questioned the teacher and got angry at his reply; why? If you'd never heard Zappa before, why would you have an opinion? 2. You clearly skipped English appreciation, and that doesn't seem to bother you.
the old saying age equals knowledge is a load of shit. with age comes experience but only the ones who lack ignorance can use said experience to gain knowledge.
We need people like Frank Zappa more now then ever! If he were alive today he would have known what to do. Love you Frank, rest in peace.
@Jim Brauski whaaat?
@Jim Brauski what's your point?
No,we need more people to just be the best version of themselves.
Growing up in the 60s and 70s always waiting for the next album to drop by one of the zillion great bands in those days they did it all on stage with no help from computers they were true artist without question Frank Zappa was a cut above super fun guy his concerts were really something to remember the mothers of invention band was fantastic..
Seeing him this way makes me feel so sad. It has been 20 years, and I think I miss him now more than I did in the beginning. R.I.P Frank, you truly were one of the very greatest composers of the 20th century.
I can only imagine what pain was inside of him and He just simply went over it, dismissed the deadly disease and pain with his clear mind and vision expressed through his words.. Genius
Aleksandar Popovski
Apparently FZ didn't like taking the pain medications prescribed to him for the cancer because they made him tired.
It must have been torture for this *all go no quit* hard working man to have to slow down like this.
A musical genius that will always be remembered as the man who put intellectual humor into music...I remember the day he died very well... R.I.P. Frank
Wasn't a Christian
There's all kinds of music genre.. rock, blues, folk etc...etc .. then there's ZAPPA ..
one of the greatest musical geniuses that walked the earth in modern times. R.I.P dear brother.
People dont realize frank used every ouch of energy his body had left to just talk. He was tough
I'm moved to tears by Frank's generosity in this interview. I know that's a little weird, but I wouldn't make the comment for metaphorical tears. His last recorded interview was in support of his composer friend. That's gets me.
Words fail to describe how much this brief clip touches my heart.
Такой красивый и харизматичный человек, как жаль что он так рано ушёл от нас... Вечная и светлая память Маэстро, ты навечно в наших сердцах!.. 💎🌹💗
this is so sad... his vitality is clawing to get out... love you frank.
i love him too. He was such a great mind. Rock music doesn't have any like Frank anymore.
king jojo
Don't think there ever was someone like Frank.
Scott L we've still got Dweezil carrying on his father's music :)
you're right Mary. Watching Frank like this brought me to tears. I was fortunate enough to have seen 6 or 7 shows since '78, and will remember these concerts and Frank on stage.
You're so lucky, Pierre!
Very poignant to see him this way. A great musician who stood up for what he believed in at all costs. A Legend :)
Saw him in concert 3 times and always was amazed at the creativity and professionalism.
Did ya get a bunch of antics?
He still had so much life left in him but his body failed due to disease.
Going to listen to a few hours of Frank right now!....Love you Mr.Zappa
how did frank die? aids?
@@jasonvoorhees5640 Prostate cancer horrible disease ...
This is hard to watch
Yes, very hard. So sad.
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
Miles Davis you’re missing the point entirely of what these people are saying. Haven’t you ever watched someone die slowly? Watch someone slip away right in front of you? It is difficult to watch. It is hard to see because it is sad. Nobody is complaining. Nobody is implying that he should have been doing something different. It is just sad to see him in that state and know what is coming. That is why it is “difficult” to watch.
fair enough. Perhaps i just wish it to be be less sad, knowing there is a good chance many of us or the people we know go out like this
Miles Davis understand.
Frank was and will always be one of the most brilliant men of music....He saw the world for what it was and said "I need to fuck with it" and in doing so made us all laugh and enjoy the ride....Thanks Frank
Christ, it's tough seeing him like this
Yeah
like what....?
the body/SKIN-SUIT is DYING....
NOT the ESSENCE INSIDE of it....
you are mistaking the clothes/
outer garments for the man....
FRANK is now a WAVE-FORM/
FREQUENCY just like his music....
Very intelligent and creative man. Sorry he had to leave us at such a young age. He had so much more he could have given the world. RIP Frank.
I can't watch this without feeling sad. THE greatest composer/arranger and most unique guitarist that has ever walked the earth. RIP Frank..............
Oh man! Rest in peace, love you! My heart is going with you :-)
My introduction to Frank was when there were a thing called free FM radio in Los Angeles (kmet), and might have picked him up along with the mothers during the crossover from am to FM radio wavelengths. The cool thing is no one told me to like him or listen to him, I immediately fell in love with his music and his philosophy on things. His love of rhythm and blues and his depth of classical music made him very unique. Frank never came as a (12 for a dozen musician) he came as a special delivery to all of us and the world.
“All things must pass, but My Words will never pass away.”
Words of Jesus Christ will never pass away .
The earthly resurrection is 100 percent sure . Also for Frank Zappa !
John 5:28-29
Under Gods kingom the real life will
be wonderful each day .
Revelation 21: 4
And he will wipe out every tear from there eyes , and the death will be more , neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore .
The former things have passed away !
Look JW org .
I always listened to Zappa and for the last two weeks watching 68 - 70 stuff fascinating to see how tight the band was?
It’s sad to see this footage and at the same time it makes it easy.
Thanks Frank for the music
RIP
Frank Zappa! What an amazing musician! What an amazing, interesting man! I went to a book signing he gave once at B&N many years ago. He signed my book and I shook his hand. An awesome moment! I cherish that book and all my LP's and CD's of his music. "Genius" is a word that has been cheapened over the years, but where Mr. Zappa is concerned, it is the ONLY word to describe him. Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar is still my most favorite music from Frank Zappa. R.I.P.
Wow, you shook his hand. That is too awesome! I love and miss Zappa too. You are so right about the "Genius." I don't think there are to many musicians today who will ever be able to earn the title of "Genius." When it comes to Zappa it is the only word which accurately describes him!
REBECCA ANDERSON
I agree with you, "genious" is the ONLY word, and nobody to my knowledge ever earned that title since he left us
Frank thank you for your contribution to music and for teaching me to be think logically and not follow the masses . You would be sad to see the situation of the world today .
Your music has inspired me and shaped me in alot of ways .
Thank you again .
See you on the other side
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@@anameisafiction4460 elaborate
At the end of the day, we all are just humans. But it is nice to see that we`ve managed to evolve far enough to carry the memory of those very special personalities like Frank Zappa though the years, who become immortalized because of our love to their music and us being lucky enough to have access to all that amazing creations at will.
Still, it makes me feel very sad that I will never have a chance to see Zappa live. It is truly one of the biggest regrets of my life since Frank died just one month after I was born.
He was uh...extra dead when I was born
What a beautiful soul he was.
loved ya, Frank....
Saw him at Michigan State Univ in 1970. The crowd was yelling "get the 'uniforms out of here'", to which Zappa responded to the crowd, "everyone in here is wearing a uniform". Classic Zappa, and was so right. RIP.
Such a great man, I admired him so much & had the privilege of seeing him play in the mid 80s.... certainly the best gig I ever attended....bless his beautiful soul❤🎸xxx
this is heartbreaking to watch. Thank you Frank Zappa for all the amazing music you left us with. You are truly missed. RIP
Thank you mr. Zappa. You have represented the music industry in a most grand fashion, especially at the senate hearings. It is a shame that some people did not recognize your true genius. May you Rest in Peace.
That was almost too hard to watch.
Seeing that great man almost at the end of his tragically short life.
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
It's hard to watch because he's fucking done.
Miles Davis Copy/paste, copy/paste....
Frank was a man of many musical talents. He actually produced an album for Grand Funk Railroad and did a great job behind the board. RIP, Mr. Zappa.
Painful to watch. Miss you Frank!
Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert. He was one of a kind. RIP
miss you frank but your music will live on forever.
Such a humble, kind, and giving soul. Not even an ugly illness affected his beautiful spirit. I miss his honesty... his creativity... his humor. I can only imagine what he would say about the world today. Whenever I think of him... I hum.
We miss you Frank. No one knows what musical boundaries you would be pushing today.
So sad to watch... R.I.P. Bro
As I recently commented on a similar post. why is it hard to watch? would you prefer the man was holding a guitar belting out tunes until he breathed his last breath? or perhaps dropping philosophical knowledge with every word? Looks like a man at peace in this short clip the youtube user chose to upload.
Frank. You are not here to read these words. But I love you. That is all I have.
Frank Zappa changed the course of music. Excellent musician and not ever worried about backlash. Maybe that's why he stole the margarine. Legendary man.
I don't think I could've said it any more beautiful than that.
My grandsons and I piss in the snow every year to pay tribute to the Master of Ingenuity. Miss ya FZ . . .
The Huskies got there before you.
Such a legend. I wish more people had the opportunity to hear his music. Awesome personality that lead to lots of great albums.
Very hard to see him like this, he was always so full of happiness and craziness
R.I.P Frank your music is some of the best music I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.
I lost my elder sister 33 years ago, then my mother 4 years later, then my father 2 years later, then my second elder sister in November 2019.
All of them wiped by cancer.
I have never watched this interview (start the video and immediately stop it) not because it hurts me in any way but because I have tons of videos in UA-cam to remember Frank Zappa at his best and that's how every single person should be remembered.
💜
He was a musical mastermind. And even on his death bed he still talks about his love for his work.
Man this is so sad.. To see a musical genius in this state!! Long live zappa!! His music will never be forgotten, a true original artist that u won't find today.
The most cynical,hilarious,insightful,brilliant artist that ever lived imho. Thank you FZ you are sorely missed for sure
Anyone here after his new movie by Alex winter .
Long live Zappa the true music genius of all time .
No 1 ...
i always tear up watching this. my cousin exposed me to zappa at 11 years old and expanded my horizons before i was even a teenager. frank is the reason i love music and listen to a wide variety of genres today at 24 but most importantly he taught me even when we go through rough times, music can always make you smile.
My Bro drove equipment truck for Zappa on his tours in the 70's....My Bro died the same year as Zappa 1993 but my Bro was 12 years younger...41 cancer....
Who
Sorry man.
RIP, Bro.
RIP to your bro.
I feel your pain, I watched my only brother take his last breath at age 23 from a rare cancer... That fucked me up for most of my life, still dealing with it now.
So sad. Wish he was still around today.
I remember when I scored the "Shut up and Play yer Guitar" box set in 1985. I always knew Frank could play, but the bloke was much better than people give him credit for. He even played the guitar satirically, ripping off Hendrix and Santana, among others. He was to music as, say, Robin Williams was to comedy - endlessly inventive, spontaneous, totally inimitable. Occupied a sphere of his own.
I didn’t want to click on this , he was a one in a million never to be repeated
C'est dur de revoir Frank dans cet état. Merci à toi mon frère pour tout l'univers que tu m'as fait découvrir et je t'en suis très reconnaissant.
If there was one man I could bring back to life it would be Frank Zappa! Such great songs with such crazy lyrics and fantastic solos. Also such a brilliantly clever and interesting person he was. RIP Frank Zappa.
It’s so hard to see someone in this shape. He was an amazing musician, producer, coordinator, father and more. He didn’t care if he was remember as he said in a interview before he lost his battle with prostate cancer. But his legacy and everything he blessed us with can never be erased or forgotten. Thank you Frank!!!!
My absolute favorite eccentric musician. I hope you have many sets of gleaming tweezers and some poodle hats to keep you laughing in heaven Frank. Miss you lots.
Poor Frank. How brave to do a TV interview in that condition.
I'm an inveterate fan of Frank Zappa. To see it in this state is to tear the heart.
Such a fun guy. He left very early. I miss his thoughts so much.
R.I.P. Frank.
I was lucky enough to see Frank Zappa twice in concert. Great show. A huge loss to the music world.
I miss you Frank. Thank you for playing until the very end! You never gave up. Love you!
A Great loss. His music was part of my life
un très grand guitariste , une musique unique , en concert que du bonheur , tu nous manque . 40 ans que je t'écoute . Merci Frank
His playing was off the charts but one of the things that truly impressed me about him was that he NEVER did drugs..nothing. And the fact that he came up in the 60's? WOW. It just showed how different this man was. RIP Frank!
He never did drugs according to his own definition. He said tobacco was a vegetable.
Zappa forever.