Frank Zappa would have been 71 today had he not passed away in 1993. Both my husbutt and myself have a big love for Mr. Zappa, I even went so far as to have his portrait tattooed on my arm a few years ago (thus ensuring I never have a "normal" job again.) I like to think Frank would be proud of me for that, but he'd probably think I was an idiot.
Frank Zappa guest starring in Night On Freak Mountain SNL comedy skit 1978
Great video! I'm old enough to remember when this originally aired.
ReplyDeleteI also love, and miss, Frank Zappa. I used to have a "Zappa For President" bumper sticker on my '58 Thunderbird. (Right next to my "Cut Off Reagan's Arms" and "Skateboarding Is Not A Crime" stickers.)
It always warms my heart that one of the first images you see when walking into the museum section of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a twelve foot tall b&w image of Frank, dressed in a suit, testifying before Congress on the issue of government censorship of artists. Not only a great musician, but a brilliant man who fought for artists' right and freedom of personal expression.
Rock on Frank! May your music and message continue to inspire us.