Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

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Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

1985

0h 57m

8.1(6 votes)

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Overview

Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

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Frank Zappa

Self

Frank Zappa

Acting

Ray White

Self

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Ike Willis

Self

Ike Willis

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Bobby Martin

Self

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Sound

Allan Zavod

Self

Allan Zavod

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Scott Thunes

Self

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Chad Wackerman

Self

Chad Wackerman

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Pablo Guzman

Interviewee: WNEW, New York City

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John Smothers

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