I was watching some episodes of Saturday Night Live from the second season DVD set and was completely mesmerized by the performances, mostly the above “I Am The Slime.” I know Zappa’s got a crazy number of records, but can anyone tell me a good place to start? If not, definitely enjoy the videos. I can’t remember another musical performance on SNL that did this much, from having Don Pardo participate to the goo running down the monitors. Inspired!
Start with Hot Rats. From there go to Apostrophe, We’re Only In It For the Money, and/or Joe’s Garage.
Cool, thanks Sean. Do you know of any good Zappa books?
Then Joe’s garage and at that point you will realize you probably want to get them all and will purchase them as you find them.. Great stuff. Too bad the first link is broke now. But I will search that out. Here is my band giving call any vegetable a go. Peace – Joe
Oh yeah, and find a good silent movie and play Yellow Shark for the audio instead.
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