Frank Zappa Archives

Dec 21 2024

Zappa 69 years old: Philly ’76

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 2009 the live album Philly ’76 was released. Frank Zappa with an entirely new band and Lady Bianca. A great posthumous release.

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Mar 22 2024

Frank Zappa, Apostrophe (‘) and the Yellow Snow suite

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1974 Frank Zappa released his most commercially successful album ever, Apostrophe (‘). Songs about yellow snow, an Eskimo and racism.

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Mar 21 2024

Frank Zappa – Apostrophe (‘) commercial

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Video

In 1974 Frank Zappa released his successful album Apostrophe. See the television commercial from that era!

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Dec 04 2023

In memoriam: Frank Zappa 1940-1993

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in In memoriam

In memoriam: Frank Zappa 1940-1993

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Feb 28 2023

Frank Zappa at the Hammersmith Odeon London 1978

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1978 Frank Zappa performed in London. The recordings were released posthumously on his 70th birthday. Another impressive release!

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Oct 25 2020

Today in 1980 Frank Zappa performed in Buffalo

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

On October 25th, 1980, Frank Zappa and his alien, perfect band played in Buffalo, New York. A look back on a fantastic show and release!

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Mar 09 2019

The best live albums

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in List

What are the best live albums of all time? A selection from my personal collection. My most played, sometimes with the most childhood memories, concert recordings!

AC/DC, Aretha Franklin, Bauhaus, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Cheap Trick, Chuck Brown, David Bowie, Donny Hathaway, Earth Wind & Fire, Frank Zappa, Grand Funk Railroad, Herman Brood, Ike & Tina Turner, Japan, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Michael Schenker Group, Miles Davis, Motörhead, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Nirvana, Peter Frampton, Peter Gabriel, Ramones, Roger Waters, Roxy Music, Saxon, Simon And Garfunkel, Simple Minds, Siouxsie And The Banshees, UFO, Underworld, Waterboys, Who

Dec 29 2018

Closing of 2018

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert, List, Review

Closing of 2018. What was good? What wasn’t? What were the main events? What blog stories were favorite? A look back at 2018.

Ace Frehley, Altın Gün, Anderson .Paak, Blood Orange, Bruce Springsteen, Carters, Cat Power, David Bowie, David Byrne, Dweezil Zappa, Father John Misty, Frank Zappa, Herman Brood, Janelle Monáe, Kamasi Washington, Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Mazzy Star, N.W.A., New Order, Prince, Public Enemy, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Van Halen, Waterboys

Jul 25 2018

Dweezil Zappa, 07/25/2018

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Concert

4/5: Dweezil Zappa and his Choice Cuts tour. Obscure and complex Zappa work in a beautiful impressive concert!

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Mar 03 2018

Zappa In New York

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

Frank Zappa played in New York with his otherworldly band. The story on the double live album and classic songs like Titties & Beer, Punky’s Whips, The Illinois Enema Bandit and The Black Page.