If you’re familiar with the man, you will be able to hear his distinctive enunciations (aided by the bold-facing of certain words and Zappaisms) as you read the assorted road stories, his views on making music for a living, and scenes from two–count them, two–organized hearings on obscenity in music. Zappa takes the opportunity to dispel some of the most pervasive rumors that surrounded him right up to (and even persist after) his death in 1993 (no he didn’t do drugs). The Real Frank Zappa Book faithfully captures this side of its author, composed of essays on everything from his background and upbringing to music, the music business, politics, capitalism, raising children, and more. He was known for his ability to expound at great length (and to hilarious effect) on any number of topics. In addition to being an innovative and prolific American composer, band leader, guitar legend, and producer, Zappa was an orator of no small ability or scope.
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