My Uncle introduced me to Frank Zappa in 1973. They didn't play his music on the Tulsa radio station I listened to. My uncle had several albums. I listened to them over & over. Several years passed & I was studying Petroleum Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. I used my yard mowing money to buy a pretty nice stereo system (for a college student). I honed in on Zappa & bought every album I could find. The album Weasels Ripped My Flesh contained the song The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue. If Frank had written a song about Eric, then he must have been important. I bought the album Out to Lunch. OMG! One of my favorite albums. It started me down the jazz rabbit hole. I'll never get out, but that's a good thing. Great post! 🤘😎🤘
I've always liked Frank Zappa, too. I think my two favorite albums are the box set Shut Up and Play Your Guitar and Sleep Dirt, which is kind of like Weasels Ripped My Flesh. What a great idea - have an Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue and just play Dolphy music. Zappa lived up Laurel Canyon by Mayall back in the day...
Great article. In a side note, 16, 17 years ago or so, Mavis Staples released a fantastic recording of "Down In Mississippi," produced and accompanied by Ry Cooder.
Totally absorbing article. I’ve wondered about Lenoir ever since I discovered him by listening to Turning Point when it was released and now I know. Thank you for this gem,
You've lived an interesting life, my friend!
Have you seen "Sinners" yet? J. B. Lenior resembles the guitar player....
Good to hear from you, brother! I have not seen it yet, but I will now on your recommendation. Thanks.
My Uncle introduced me to Frank Zappa in 1973. They didn't play his music on the Tulsa radio station I listened to. My uncle had several albums. I listened to them over & over. Several years passed & I was studying Petroleum Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. I used my yard mowing money to buy a pretty nice stereo system (for a college student). I honed in on Zappa & bought every album I could find. The album Weasels Ripped My Flesh contained the song The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue. If Frank had written a song about Eric, then he must have been important. I bought the album Out to Lunch. OMG! One of my favorite albums. It started me down the jazz rabbit hole. I'll never get out, but that's a good thing. Great post! 🤘😎🤘
I've always liked Frank Zappa, too. I think my two favorite albums are the box set Shut Up and Play Your Guitar and Sleep Dirt, which is kind of like Weasels Ripped My Flesh. What a great idea - have an Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue and just play Dolphy music. Zappa lived up Laurel Canyon by Mayall back in the day...
Great article. In a side note, 16, 17 years ago or so, Mavis Staples released a fantastic recording of "Down In Mississippi," produced and accompanied by Ry Cooder.
I had not heard this one before. Man, that's a strong cover with a nice personal rap. Thanks for the tip.
I consider that album Ry Cooder's best record!
Totally absorbing article. I’ve wondered about Lenoir ever since I discovered him by listening to Turning Point when it was released and now I know. Thank you for this gem,
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