How not to meet a famous rock star
In 1989, CHRIS BOURKE was in New York and went along to a Frank Zappa book launch on behalf of a friend back home.
Who you jiving with that cosmic debris? Zappa’s Apostrophe (’) at 50
Frank Zappa’s most popular album gets a chunky six-disc elaboration. GARY STEEL wonders whether it warrants the attention.
Moon Unit Zappa’s memoir: a ripping rock and roll read
The original valley girl’s memoir is an acutely observed and at times shocking tell-all about growing up in the dysfunctional family of a 1970s
Steve Vai talks Zappa, guitar wizardry and life on the road
GARY STEEL enters the mouldering vault of past interviews and digs out his never-before-published 1997 chat with guitarist extraordinaire, Steve Vai.
The long-delayed release of a legendary 1968 performance by Zappa/The Mothers
Frank Zappa and his Mothers would never be hotter than they were the week in 1968 when this gig was recorded. GARY STEEL takes
Frank Zappa’s amazing conceptual continuity
Any prospective fan making their way through Zappa’s bounteous discography needs to know how to find the motherlode, but it’s not easy, writes GARY
Frank Zappa – Zappa ’88: The Last US Show REVIEW
GARY STEEL reviews the latest release from the Zappa vaults and reveals both its strengths and weaknesses.
ZAPPA – REVIEW
Lifelong fan GARY STEEL knows a thing or two about Frank Zappa, so who better than to pass judgement on the first official documentary
They’re all dead
GARY STEEL marks what would have been Frank Zappa’s 80th birthday with a little musing on death and records.
Fear Of Music
In 40 YEARS IN 52 WEEKS, GARY STEEL trawls through his archives and selective memory banks to celebrate a lifetime of writing about modern
The Victory Of The Musical Magpie
Don’t worry, it’s the 21st Century, it’s okay to like pop music and weird shit too, writes GARY STEEL.
Rare Gems From The Vaults Reviewed
Three legendary artists reviewed, a double album, a triple album and a seven-disc box set of rare gems.
Son Of Shut Up And Play Your Guitar
Frank Zappa is dead! Long live Frank Zappa! GARY STEEL witnesses the great man’s resurrection through the musical reinvention of son Dweezil Zappa and
The Next Best Thing To A Frank Zappa Show In NZ
Next month Dweezil Zappa brings his father Frank’s music to New Zealand for the first time since 1976. LYNN ANSELL talked to the virtuosic
Frank Zappa – Dance Me This (Zappa) ALBUM REVIEW
Frank Zappa's final album arrives a mere 22 years after the composer's untimely death. Gary Steel reckons he must have been on drugs.
Frank Zappa – Chunga’s Revenge (Zappa Records/Universal) CD REVIEW
With Universal issuing remastered versions of Frank Zappa’s enormous catalogue, Gary Steel takes up the challenge of reviewing every single one of FZ’s genius
Frank Zappa/The Mothers Of Invention – Absolutely Free (Zappa Records/Universal) CD REVIEW
With Universal about to issue remastered versions of Frank Zappa’s enormous catalogue, Gary Steel takes up the challenge of reviewing one of FZ’s genius
Witchdoctor Editor’s Bizarre Wee Project
Please help Witchdoctor editor get his project off the ground. It's the philanthropic thing to do.
Frank Zappa – Weasels Ripped My Flesh (Zappa Records/Universal) CD REVIEW
With Universal reissuing remastered versions of Frank Zappa’s enormous catalogue, Gary Steel takes up the challenge of reviewing all of FZ’s genius album creations,
Frank Zappa – Hot Rats (Zappa Records/Universal) CD REVIEW
With Universal reissuing remastered versions of Frank Zappa’s enormous catalogue, Gary Steel takes up the challenge of reviewing all of FZ’s genius album creations,
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