An essay on Frank Zappa’s Rock Opera 200 Motels
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Zappa on film: 200 Motels
December 11, 2009
Zappa: Coffee & Cigarettes
October 19, 2009
Frank Zappa’s image as a popular icon is some what an anomaly. He is widely regarded as one of the most misunderstood men in the history of popular music. Having been a part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll scene during the 60′s and 70′s, Zappa has been assimilated with the image and values that accompany [...]
Groupies and Creativity of The Marginalized
October 1, 2009
The Groupie Phenomenon: The groupie lifestyle has changed throughout the decades. Based on popular consensus, a groupie is outlined as a person who seeks sexual and emotional intimacy with a celebrity; in our case it pertains to a musical group. Frank Zappa, the leader of the Mothers of Invention, defines a groupie simply as “a [...]
