Frank Zappa Videos

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Despite the ridiculous setting of a Mike Douglas show, Frank Zappa performs a respectable version of Black Napkins. Frank plays his Gibson SG in this circa 1976 performance. Check out the 2 handed tapping, two years before the EVH explosion. I love your music Frank, you are missed. sb

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A BBC recording of Frank and the original Mothers playing King Kong. Check out the Bass. With those inlays it has got to be a Hofner, right? I think it is a 1965 Hofner 4578. Turn it up. sb

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Outstanding footage from Franks DVD concert package Baby Snakes. If you don't already have it, buy it.

Features in your face drummer footage of Terry Bozzio. One of my favorite Zappa bands of all time.

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Here's a little wank fest from 1982 featuring Frank and Steve Vai sharing a stage. The tune is referred to as "Stevie's Spankin" and I have to say he does.

First, check this brief clip of Steve Vai describing his audition for Frank's band when he was 20.



Next, check out "Stevie's Spankin" from 1982. Do you think Vai is the only guitarist to spit on Frank's headstock during a performance. No wonder his stay with the band was short-lived.

Frank's Estate took down the spitting version. This version has wanky guitar playing with less drama:



OK. the spitting version is back. If you don't have time for the wank fest it is at 5:35 of the video:

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Here is some 1984 footage of Frank & Co. playing Zoot Allures at The Pier in New York City.

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Frank solos over Suicide Chump in this sepia colored video.

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Another of my personal Zappa favorites "Peaches en Regalia" from 1976.

Features my favorite Zappa drummer Terry Bozzio. Does anyone know the violinist?

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Frank Zappa from 1980.

Frank comes out and warms up with Chunga's Revenge and then follows up with Keep it Greasy.