Moon Unit Zappa

Guitarist and bandleader Dweezil Zappa makes his way to Phoenix on Monday night as part of the tour where he plays his late father's musical opus Apostrophe in its entirety. There was a moment in time when a group of guys I hung out with held Zappa the elder in very high esteem, and thus, while my ears wanted to hear the Flamin Groovies, my pals hooked me on prime-era FZ and Apostrophe was among the highlight. Cosmik Debris and Stinkfoot always were audio funtimes. Did you know that in the...Read Full Story

My morning TWITTER birthday salutes. 9-28-10 Hottie Hilary Duff is 23 today….she’s best known as “Lizzie McGuire”. OTHER SEPTEMBER 28 BIRTHDAYS: Singer Ben E. King is 72 today…known for his huge hit song “Stand By Me”. Singer Jennifer Rush turns 50 today…known for her hit “Power Of Love”, which she co-wrote. Celine Dion & Laura Branigan did covers. Janeane Garofalo turns 46 today…I happen to be watching her on “The West Wing” as I type this, on Bravo. The lovely Mira Sorvino...Read Full Story

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Zappa filed for divorce in Los Angeles last week. More here: Moon Unit Zappa, Matchbox Twenty Guitarist SplitRead Full Story

Thomas Nordegg was Frank Zappa’s guitar tech back in the day. Later, he became guitar tech for his son, Dweezil Zappa, and for former guitarist in Frank Zappa’s band; Steve Vai! Thomas Nordegg has quite an impressive effects setup, including lots of TC Electronic gear, and a bunch of rather unusual guitars that can pull off some amazing tricks! Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Share this on Facebook Tweet...Read Full Story