Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

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Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

"An Evening Live With Frank Zappa"

2008

2h 0m

5.8(3 votes)

Music

Overview

Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

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Stingray Amazon Channel

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Production Companies

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Frank Zappa

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Frank Zappa

Acting

Steve Vai

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Steve Vai

Acting

Ed Mann

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Ed Mann

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Tommy Mars

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Tommy Mars

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Robert Martin

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Scott Thunes

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Acting

Chad Wackerman

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Chad Wackerman

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Ray White

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