My favorite Zappa Band. Adrian Belew on vocals, Bozzio, Mann, Mars, O'Hearn. I was at one of these shows at the Palladium Halloween '77. 16 years old. Wow! great times. Thanks for requesting Peter. ✌This is from the Baby Snakes movie
@@EdwardGregoryNYC Yes! The Palladium was a great place to see a show. Saw BOC, Be Bop Deluxe, The Outlaws, Santana, Return To Forever, Thin Lizzy, RUSH and FZ of course.
@@bobcorbin3294 Bowie grabbed him because he was probably the only one who could play Robert Fripps guitar parts live. I saw him years ago with his band the Bears at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly, they were great. After the show, after most had left, he sat on the edge of the small stage and talked about music, etc for an hour, to about 10 of us. Such a cool concert and a giving and talented musician.
that SG was one he bought for $500 from a guy backstage. the 'Baby snakes' guitar. he had one other which was the 'Roxy guitar'. Think that's the one Dweezle has now. You can get a miniature replica of the SG in this video from Axe Heaven. I've got one
Mad killer guitar skills especially from this particular band. That modified SG always had such a beautiful tone. Bozzio is a world class drummer and a perfect match with Frank. Currently he tours with a humongous drum set, playing his own compositions on solo drums.
Frank’s Halloween shows were legendary. Terry Bozzio is my favorite of all the Zappa drummers. Wait till you see him play “The Black Page Drum Solo,” which Zappa wrote specifically as a challenge for him. Also, the singer was the great Adrian Belew. After he was with Zappa in ‘77, he did stints as a guitarist for David Bowie and Talking Heads (Remain in Light tour) before joining King Crimson and doing his own solo material. Storied careers for both.
I love how you guys get it. If this was somebody's 1st time hearing Frank they would not get it. It takes time to understand what he's doing and I appreciate that you guys have spent the time.
Back in the days, in music magazines Frank was sometimes critisized that he played a solo over 1 chord. Frank reacted something like I don't give a shit about that. I like to solo over 1 chord. I play what I like to hear and that's what they have to deal with.If they don't like it, don't listen to it.
Guys, this such a badass song. Fusion of Zappa’s insane guitar, ,Belew’s vocals, and an incredible lyric. Glad you discovered this gem! Tiny is as tiny do! I think this has a Bongo Fury/Captain Beefheart feel,😎
This is from the Baby Snakes movie. Drummer Terry Bozzio's big showcase song is called "Punk'ys Whips", and he also plays the Devil in "Titties And Beer". Frank has Adrian Belew dancing around in a dress later, and on one album has him do a Bob Dylan impression.
Yep, it's Adrian Belew alright. He actually can sing real pretty when he wants to. See King Crimson Heatbeat. The drummer is Terry Bozzio who was the voice of the devil in Titties and Beer. Him and bassist Patrick O'Hearn formed synthpop band Missing Persons in the early 80's after their tour of duty with Frank. The singer was Bozzio's wife and Hustler magazine centerfold, Dale Bozzio who was the person lady gaga stole her act from. She also performed with Frank on Joe's Garage. Terry now plays a kit called the SS BOZZIO because it's the size of a freakin ship.
I saw a different Zappa spin-off group one time in San Francisco - before Missing Persons there was the jazz fusion "Group 87" (Patrick O'Hearn with trumpet player Mark Isham and guitarist Peter Maunu.) The opening act was Henry Kaiser lll, making some amazing noises on his home built instruments. Group 87's Moms were at the table next to me - they were certainly not enjoying that part of the show...
That particular SG, although it says Gibson on the headstock, was actually hand built by a fan who brought it to a show for Frank to check out and he bought off the guy. It has the star inlay as well as some infinity symbol inlays. Frank also had the electronics modified, as he did with pretty much every piece of gear he owned.
Electronics modified, yes! From what I recall it was modified to be active then went through a series of studio effects then straight to house. No guitar amp necessary. Incredibly ahead of the time. Things people are only starting to do pretty recently. Also looks like an early wireless system on his strap.
I was at this show! My buddy and I got into Halloween costumes, took the train into NYC from Philly. There's a part in the video when you can see us in the audience. Adrian Belew, Terry Bozzio, Tommy Mars etc....
That was a total mind blast. What a group of players? It is hard to believe that you are actually listening to something so musically refined and yet so down and dirty at the same time. Are we perfectly sure that Zappa was really a human being? Was he even sure himself? Zappa seemed to be in a league of his own, indeed in a world of his own, maybe he or one or both of his parents were from a different world?
Terry Bozzio on drums. Was in Missing persons with his wife Dale on vocals ( one of the few bands Miles Davis mentioned liking), Jeff Beck, and Korn. First drummer to play Black Page considered the Mount Everest in accomplished drumming.
Black page is a monster that every ambitious drummer vant to learn. Check out Bard Kolstad playing Black Page part 2. Bard Kolstad is the drummer in Leprous. He was a teenager at the time he played The Black Page video.🤘
Adrian Belew on vocals/guitar. It is noted in other comments this was just a few years before he joined King Crimson. As if playing with these two giants of rock/prog-rock history weren't enough he also played with David Bowie. And the Talking Heads. And Laurie Anderson. He even cut a song or two with Paul Simon. He's a helluva performer. Saw him with King Crimson in late '81/early '82 for the "Beat" album tour. Saw him with Zappa about '78. He had a hard-hat on with a spinning red light on top like an ambulance light or something. Belew did some great solo work too. Blessings.
Adrian Belew! Also of Talking Heads fame around Remain In Light/Stop Making Sense time. Terry Bozzio on drums had a semi-successful ‘80s band with his wife, band was named Missing Persons.
Adrian Belew is a great singer and really excellent here. What a great band , Bozzio on drums. Around the time of the Zoot Allure album and features the song Ms Pinky ( the sex doll) Probably a stage prop.
Nice pic-up, nice react... Terry (monster-machine) Bozzio is my favourite drummer in Zappa's "constellation's"... when FZ played guitar solos right in front of me I always had to be careful not forget to breath! ...stunning!... breathtaking!....extatic!...extraordinary moments!...I remember an open-air show in Germany in summer'81, hot weather, nice concert area with a little river passing through and around 30000 people (Zappa enthusiasts)... the people in the first 5 rows just before the stage totally freaked out! ...people cried and shout out loud during 'torture never stops"...they throw their shirts, bikinis, underwear ect through the stage... FZ was inspired by so many naked or topless boys and girls in front of him that he got into an acting-mood a bit like in the NY shows... awesome! ... I found him in different ways playing a concert... really active - or later on more introvert in some indoor shows round Germany and the Netherlands... I liked both styles very much... thank you for this nice video and your nice react...🙏
Yes, that was a VERY young Adrian Belew singing, and yes, he is quite a good vocalist. He’s played with plenty of other artists including Talking Heads, King Crimson and David Bowie, not to mention having a solo career of his own. As for drummer Terry Bozzio, what can I say…the guy’s a force of nature. He’s another musician with an impressive resume, including stints with UK and Missing Persons. Fun fact: during an interview with bassist Patrick O’Hearn, he had an interesting comment about Bozzio. He said that when Terry first joined the band, he was pretty straight laced. His preferred stage attire in the beginning was a suit with a (probably skinny) tie. By the end of his tour of duty in the travelling circus that was Zappa’s touring band, his onstage wardrobe had been reduced to a red leather jockstrap, which is probably what he was wearing in this video.
Frank's concerts would typically have sections with 6-10 dense songs played back-to-back without any pause between. A breathtaking amount of complex music. There'd be tightly-inserted sub-sections improvised and conducted. Each concert was a composition of its own. It was a real treat when he'd stop and talk to the audience. Let me recommend a bootleg of Packard Goose/Black Napkins, also performed live in NY. Poor sound quality, but well worth it for the great audience interaction. "20 years of Frank Zappa: Album 7"
This was an especially great show it became the footage for the concert. Part of the movie Baby Snake's. Frank loved the New York City audience's, as you can see he had a great time interacting with them. Great reaction, the joy you get watching Zappa is fun to watch✌️❤️😃
Great line up. David Bowie snapped Belew from Zappa at a secret meeting in a restaurant after a gig in Berlin. Against all ods Zappa and the rest of the band went to the same resturant. Bowie tryed with small talk and said, quite a guitar player you got her Frank. Frank looked him in the eye and said, Fuck you Captain Tom.(emphasis on Kaptain). Belew notes that Zappa had demoted David from Major Tom to Captain Tom. The rest is History🤘
I think that Dweezil made a video about a bunch of Frank's guitars, that are still at the "Log Cabin" in Laurel Canyon. I seem to remember him featuring the SG and how it was modified. Great Reaction! I have loved Frank since my Brother brought home the "Freak Out" album in the Fall of '66!
You can also catch Terry Bozzio with the Zappa band in several 1970's Saturday Night Live appearances. And by the way, the "Baby Snakes" video also features some of that weird Bill Bickford clay animation, and some interesting rehearsal/recording footage in Zappa's studio.
Baby Snakes movie! Drummer was Terry Bozio. I loved his drumming then. Now he plays a drumset as large as a cathedral, but I miss his energy and sound from that time
My daughter is a dancer. She loves Terry Bozzio. After seeing this concert (DVD) he became her fav drummer. She was on a ship a couple of years ago dancing and she and a couple of her friends called themselves the blonde bimbos for a joke. She met some guys playing in a trio (jazz) on the ship and she asked the drummer if he liked Terry Bozzio. He and the others nearly fell off their chairs. They’d never come across any “blonde bimbo” ask them about Bozzio and then claim that Whats New in Baltimore was her fav Frank ditty, let alone know of Frank’s music. She’s in the Bahamas right now…another cruise gig. Bozzio is my fav too. Frank said he had a tendency to frenzy out. I love that tendency. That rhythm section is one of the best to ever step foot on a stage. Patrick O’Hearn and Bozzio were good friends. Patrick played upright bass on The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution the first time he met Frank. He had the thing in the car and Frank asked him to come in and jam. Something like that. Probably got the details wrong. But that rhythm section is as good as any I’ve heard…as good as Sam Jones/Louis Hayes, Paul Chambers/Philly Joe, Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison, Tony Williams/Ron Carter, Jaco/Erskine/Acura, Jamaaladeen Tacuma/Calvin Weston, Charlie Halen/Billy Higgins, Marco Minnemann/ Bryan Beller etc….
Finally someone reacts to this track! Adrian Belew on vocals and Terry Bozzio on drums....seen many Zappa reactions on TH-cam but never this one and it's a monster! Thank you both for reacting to this.... so enjoyable!
I have the limited music box from that show, the consert is on a USB stick in high definition audio, right now it's worth $500 in mint condition on dischog.
Great song. What always amazed me was that you'd get used to his band, think it couldn't be surpassed, and, IMHO, he would prove you wrong. Each band evolving with Frank with each new band adding just that bit more than the previous one. Sure you know, but it's his birthday on tuesday 21st. Happy Zappamas xxx
Thanks for that. Yes, the famous Halloween series. This particular show was video taped and landed on Baby Snakes video and DVD. The Zappa Trust released the audio for that years series, covering all 6 shows. If I remember correctly you guys have done another review of a song from this show. The entire show was epic. My ultimate favourite the version of Zappa's Black Napkins, only played on one show (the one that got taped).
To this day, I truly believe that the late 70s to the mid 80s are the best Zappa music. I personally was at this show. We NEVER missed the NYC Halloween shows.
Happy to see that others commented identified Adrian Belew and Terry Bozzio. The bassist was Patrick O’Hearn. Patrick and Terry were in Missing Persons as well as Terry’s wife Dale who sang along with Warren Cuccurullo on guitar. They all played with Frank. Frank “discovered” Belew somewhere in Ohio and brought him onboard before he was poached by David Bowie. Then onto the Talking Heads where he, David Byrne and Brian Eno did Remain in Light. Belew was also in the monster lineup of King Crimson which also included Bill Brufford on drums and Tony Levin on bass and Chapman stick. Of course Robert Fripp was there. If you can find that band doing Elephant Talk on ABC’s Fridays, check it out to see that band that did a great trilogy of albums: Discipline, Beat and Three if a Perfect Pair. When that band toured with those albums they were the best on the planet - hands down.
The drummer is Terry Bozzio. He began with Frank in late 1975 when Frank toured with Captain Beefheart; and stayed until 1978. He took over the drums in Frank's band when Chester Thompson left and was substituted in 1978 by Vinnie Colaiuta, who arguably became Frank's most praised drummer. Vinnie left in 1980 so Frank recruited David Logeman for that years tour only. In 1981 arrived Chad Wackerman who never left Frank's band since. Frank toured every year till 1984. Then dedicated himself to learning to play the synclavier for four years. He returned to touring in 1988, however after a successful European tour and halfway through the American leg, arguments among band members made Frank give up touring for good, canceling the remainder of dates. I think it was just before 1990, news started circulating that Frank was diagnosed with something. He past away in Dec. 4, 1993.
Adrian Belew was with King Crimson for quite awhile. Franks SG was not an actual Gibson SG. He bought it from a fan for $500 and then customized the electronics to his own liking. Famously known as the Baby Snakes guitar, he used that right up until he switched to his custom sunburst Les Paul. Terry Bozzio was maybe 21 at the time of this show, and today is considered one of the top drummers in the world. And and well deserved status. I started going to Zappa concerts the following year, 1978 and the sound quality and performances he produced, were comparable to any high tech, concert put on today.
YES! thank you, Peter K. Their views are piling up! Look how many. Now we started some real serious Frank rock period from his golden era of the baby snakes tour/movie series! Best Zappa ever. Best drummer, Terry. Best two keyboardists. Best line up for the style! Best vocals/strat abuse with Belew.
Very young Terry Bozzio on drums, and equally young Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar. Very amusing story from Bozzio on how he jointed FZ band herer on YT. Around this time, TB also played with thge Brecker Brothers and is on some of the tracks on the Heavy Metal Bebop album.
Hello from Colorado USA. My first time visiting your channel , great job, and what a fantastic Jam. 🎸🎼 🎼🎼Dweezil Zappa is carrying on his Father's Legacy Superbly.🤘😎
Adrian part 2 and some other stuff... Adrian would leave the stage during certain guitar solo's by Frank, because he wasn't needed, sometime yes, sometimes no, but during the no times... he would go get a coke. In Kohln Germany Zappa played a concert and Brian Eno attended... after the show Brian called David Bowie and told him that the guitarist in Zappa's band was amazing with an amazing voice, and David just had to see him. The next night, Zappa played in Berlin, and during the solo of Pound For a Brown... Adrian went to get a coca cola. David Bowie was waiting for him at the bar backstage.. While Frank Zappa played what would ultimately be recorded as "The Sheik Yerbouti Tango" on the album Sheik Yerbouti, David Bowie was stealing his guitarist. David asked Adrian to meet him in a small unknown bar after the show on the other side of Berlin to talk about entering his band in a place where Frank wouldn't be. So they go to this little "unknown" bar on the COMPLETE other side of town... and when they enter to get a table... yep... you guessed it...lol... there's Frank... sitting right by the door. David said something to Frank like "good show... Adrian is quite a guitarist." Frank said "Fuck you captain Tom. Adrian thought "Christ...Frank's known him 5 seconds and he's already demoted him from Major to capitain." David says something like "aw... come on Frank be a good sport." lol Frank repeats "Fuck you, captiainTom." And that's all Frank ever said to David Bowie. When David and Adrian went to sit down... David said to Adrian with a smile... "Well... that went well, didn't it?" Now... Terry Bozzio... you should see his new drum set here it is in time lapse... get ready to shit your pants. th-cam.com/video/uV9WlgC5oWo/w-d-xo.html
@Chris Boulet - Adrian Belew: "The next night we performed in Berlin," he says, "there was a part of the show where Frank took an extended guitar solo and most of the band members, including myself, left the stage for a few minutes. As I walked to the back of the stage, I looked over at the monitor mixing board and saw David Bowie and Iggy Pop standing there." After collecting himself, Belew says he told Bowie how much he loved his work, to which Bowie said, "Great, how would you like to be in my band?" Belew noted that he already had a job, with the guy currently soloing on stage. "David laughed and said, 'Yes, I know, but when Frank's tour ends my tour starts two weeks later. Shall we talk about it over dinner?'" Belew remembers. They took great pains to disguise the negotiations, meeting in a waiting limo outside Belew's hotel. ("It was like something out of a spy film," he says.) Bowie then announced he was taking the guitarist to one of his favorite restaurants in Berlin. Problem: Zappa and the rest of the band were somehow at the same place. "How many restaurants are there in Berlin?" Belew asks, rhetorically. "25,000?"
@@Frunobulax74 yep... heard Adrian tell the story in an interview... in fact that is how I dedected that the solo is the one from Sheikyerbouti Tango... it was recorded on that night and it is one ofg the only solo's where you can't hear Adrian on rythym guitar dyuring the bootleg of the entire concert.
and ONE LAST THING... the guy playing piano... the guy with long blond hair... his name is Peter Wolf... after he left Zappa he wrote two very big hit songs for Jefferson Starship and produced the whole album... but he wrote "We built this city on rock and roll" and he wrote "Sarah" little fun fact.
If it reminded you of the Muffin Man video, it should since it was the same band, same set of shows... and you were so wrapped up by the music that you didn't comment on the killer line...tiny is as tiny do! He's talking to his audience (and in those days you could smell the pot in the air at concerts, before they banned any kind of smoking). Only Frank could dis his audience and get cheered for it. Funny thing about this song, it is the song he played more times than any other in concert. I saw him quite a few times and this was the song that always seemed to be in the set list. And every one had a killer jam, so when you think about it, there are hundreds of live solos (which he always recorded) just from this song alone...incredible. Glad you enjoyed!
You MUST listen to LIfe During Exodus by Umphree’s McGee. It is a 4 song mashup and this is the 4th song. Also, the man singing became the lead singer of King Crimson between 1981-2004
Bruce Bickford's animation for this blew my mind when i first saw it..Many years before Peter Gabriel's 'groundbreaking' Sledgehammer video which uses similar techniques...But any videos of Frank live are great..always something going on..I don't need to list the band members here as others have already done so...but Mr Bozzio as Animal? Yup,100% lol
Watch Frank calling for narrow feedback from the audience when he was soloing...He is looking for a response from an audience member to draw inspiration showing he understood broadcast and reception and narrow casting and reception....Terri Bozzio..drummer...basically designed the double pedal most use today with the DW company...they use to have two pedals then a small universal joint was added so one kick drum could be double kicked...
also... the custom SG... is not a Gibson SG. It's a copy. It was the only thing that Frank could find that came close to his SG, which was destroyed by some airline company.
Terry bozzio and yes Adrian belew,. Different version on sheikh yerbooty, also live, more constructed solo. Keep well keep calm and carry on. Merry Christmas
Another masterpiece. If you played in Frank’s band your ticket was punched. On a side note David Bowie lured AAdrien Belew away from Frank to play in his band.
On a sider note, Bowie needed Belew because Robert Fripp wasn't able to tour with Bowie for the Heroes album (which he performed on). Fripp got Belew back for the '80s version of King Crimson.
"If you played in Frank’s band your ticket was punched." Yes and no. Other musicians knew you could play your ass off, but also might doubt whether you could be tasteful and unobtrusive in the way they wanted - since FZ asked for that far less than most, and usually had no problem with cross-rhythms or jazz chords and licks.
My favorite Zappa lineup. Bozzio, O'Hearn, Belew, Mars... Not just virtuosos but musical characters as well. Frank discovered Adrian Belew, but David Bowie stole him after seeing a show in Berlin. Bowie arranged a clandestine dinner at his favorite restaurant in Berlin to negotiate the deal. Coincidentally Frank and the band were at the same restaurant. "David, trying to be cordial, motioned to me and said, 'Quite a guitar player you have here Frank,'" Belew remembers. "And Frank said, 'F- you, Captain Tom.'" (Belew notes that the angered Zappa had "demoted David from Major Tom to Captain Tom.") Bowie tried again to make small talk, but was met once more with the same reply from Zappa: "F- you, Captain Tom."
Bowie was at that show thanks to Brian Eno who had seen the show the night before in Cologne. He knew that Bowie was looking for a new guitar player at that time.
Poor Guiys !! The Torture never stops ........................ He discovered Belew in some bar in Nashvillle ... he liked his singing and he was not at that time , the brillant guitar player he lately became...
True story: Adrian Belew (vocals and guitar) started touring with David Bowie (who was famous for hes alter ago Major Tom) after this tour. Zappa was sour. He felt like he had stolen Belew. Bowie wanted to make peace and walked towards Zappas limo. He rolled down the window and said "Fuck you corporal Tom". He degraded him :D Belew has also toured with Talkng Heads. Everyone wanted Belew at that time. Then he joined Fripp with King Crimson and the rest is history.
Tho Belew did a fantabulous job & put his stamp on it, on the Philly '76 CD Ray White does an earlier version which I find as good. Depending on my frame of mind.
Whoa!! Bozzio is a beast!! I prefer Belew's vocals with Crimson, but he's fun and cool here too. When the guitar solo(s) began, I thought some of the sonic mayhem may have been him, maybe some was, but Frank quickly took firm "control" of that. Another monster display, as you say...'Monsters of Rock'. Loved when he, Belew and the keyboards were all freaking out at once over that gargantuan groove. F me sideways. 8>o
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My favorite Zappa Band. Adrian Belew on vocals, Bozzio, Mann, Mars, O'Hearn. I was at one of these shows at the Palladium Halloween '77. 16 years old. Wow! great times. Thanks for requesting Peter. ✌This is from the Baby Snakes movie
Great kick asp show. I was also there. Must have been 15 if it was '77. Loved the Palladium.
my pleasure ;-)
@@EdwardGregoryNYC Yes! The Palladium was a great place to see a show. Saw BOC, Be Bop Deluxe, The Outlaws, Santana, Return To Forever, Thin Lizzy, RUSH and FZ of course.
Drummer is Terry Bozzio. Singer is Adrian Belew.
It was Adrian Belew a few years before he joined King Crimson. The drummer was Terry Bozzio.
Frank discovered Adrian here in Nashville, later David Bowie poached him for his band.Then Talking Heads then King Crimson
@@bobcorbin3294 Bowie grabbed him because he was probably the only one who could play Robert Fripps guitar parts live.
I saw him years ago with his band the Bears at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly, they were great. After the show, after most had left, he sat on the edge of the small stage and talked about music, etc for an hour, to about 10 of us. Such a cool concert and a giving and talented musician.
Bozzio on drums. Broken hearts are for assholes is a great song too
You have to watch "Punky's Whips" and "Black Napkins" from the same concert movie "Baby Snakes".
that SG was one he bought for $500 from a guy backstage. the 'Baby snakes' guitar. he had one other which was the 'Roxy guitar'. Think that's the one Dweezle has now. You can get a miniature replica of the SG in this video from Axe Heaven. I've got one
Better yet, you might want to watch the WHOLE concert ;)
Mad killer guitar skills especially from this particular band. That modified SG always had such a beautiful tone. Bozzio is a world
class drummer and a perfect match with Frank. Currently he tours with a humongous drum set, playing his own compositions on solo drums.
Frank’s Halloween shows were legendary. Terry Bozzio is my favorite of all the Zappa drummers. Wait till you see him play “The Black Page Drum Solo,” which Zappa wrote specifically as a challenge for him. Also, the singer was the great Adrian Belew. After he was with Zappa in ‘77, he did stints as a guitarist for David Bowie and Talking Heads (Remain in Light tour) before joining King Crimson and doing his own solo material. Storied careers for both.
Terry Bozzio on drums and yes that's adrian belew on vocals.
I love how you guys get it. If this was somebody's 1st time hearing Frank they would not get it. It takes time to understand what he's doing and I appreciate that you guys have spent the time.
We appreciate your comment Brian, 😊we really love Frank.
@@SightAfterDark we miss him so much all around the world ! I had the chance to see him live on stage 3 times in France. Unforgettable concerts !
That cute little drummer,
Terry Ted Bozzio!
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No matter how nutty and crazy the performances are, his songs always are well-written and happening.
Back in the days, in music magazines Frank was sometimes critisized that he played a solo over 1 chord. Frank reacted something like I don't give a shit about that. I like to solo over 1 chord. I play what I like to hear and that's what they have to deal with.If they don't like it, don't listen to it.
Right on!
some music (Indian Classical for instance) has_no_chords
Guys, this such a badass song. Fusion of Zappa’s insane guitar, ,Belew’s vocals, and an incredible lyric. Glad you discovered this gem! Tiny is as tiny do! I think this has a Bongo Fury/Captain Beefheart feel,😎
You two have to be the premier Zappa reactors!
Thanks Lance!
This is from the Baby Snakes movie. Drummer Terry Bozzio's big showcase song is called "Punk'ys Whips", and he also plays the Devil in "Titties And Beer". Frank has Adrian Belew dancing around in a dress later, and on one album has him do a Bob Dylan impression.
This high energy line up is nearly the same as on the Sheik Yerbouti album. Breathtaking.
It was Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar, and the drummer was Terry Bozzio.
That is indeed Adrian Belew. As noted below by @Darrin Wyatt, the drummer is Terry Bozzio (later of Missing Persons with wife Dale Bozzio).
Yep, it's Adrian Belew alright. He actually can sing real pretty when he wants to. See King Crimson Heatbeat. The drummer is Terry Bozzio who was the voice of the devil in Titties and Beer. Him and bassist Patrick O'Hearn formed synthpop band Missing Persons in the early 80's after their tour of duty with Frank. The singer was Bozzio's wife and Hustler magazine centerfold, Dale Bozzio who was the person lady gaga stole her act from. She also performed with Frank on Joe's Garage. Terry now plays a kit called the SS BOZZIO because it's the size of a freakin ship.
I saw a different Zappa spin-off group one time in San Francisco - before Missing Persons there was the jazz fusion "Group 87" (Patrick O'Hearn with trumpet player Mark Isham and guitarist Peter Maunu.) The opening act was Henry Kaiser lll, making some amazing noises on his home built instruments. Group 87's Moms were at the table next to me - they were certainly not enjoying that part of the show...
It was indeed Adrian Belew. Great singing on this song by him. Him and Zappa sounded great together. Love this concert.
The drummer is Terry Ted AKA Terry Bozzio who I first saw with FZ in 1975 !
Why yes, it is Adrian.
Wow, this performance always gives me goosebumps. It is GREAT!!
That particular SG, although it says Gibson on the headstock, was actually hand built by a fan who brought it to a show for Frank to check out and he bought off the guy. It has the star inlay as well as some infinity symbol inlays. Frank also had the electronics modified, as he did with pretty much every piece of gear he owned.
Electronics modified, yes! From what I recall it was modified to be active then went through a series of studio effects then straight to house. No guitar amp necessary. Incredibly ahead of the time. Things people are only starting to do pretty recently. Also looks like an early wireless system on his strap.
I was at this show! My buddy and I got into Halloween costumes, took the train into NYC from Philly. There's a part in the video when you can see us in the audience. Adrian Belew, Terry Bozzio, Tommy Mars etc....
Awesome!
Terry Bozzio is one of the greatest drummers in the world
I will always remember him for Black Page.
Viril Donati, Worlds best drummer, ever, BY FAR!!!
Thank me later after you pick yourself off the floor!!
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FRANK ZAPPA IS THE BEST!!
That was a total mind blast. What a group of players? It is hard to believe that you are actually listening to something so musically refined and yet so down and dirty at the same time. Are we perfectly sure that Zappa was really a human being? Was he even sure himself? Zappa seemed to be in a league of his own, indeed in a world of his own, maybe he or one or both of his parents were from a different world?
Terry Bozzio on drums. Was in Missing persons with his wife Dale on vocals ( one of the few bands Miles Davis mentioned liking), Jeff Beck, and Korn. First drummer to play Black Page considered the Mount Everest in accomplished drumming.
Black page is a monster that every ambitious drummer vant to learn.
Check out Bard Kolstad playing
Black Page part 2.
Bard Kolstad is the drummer in Leprous.
He was a teenager at the time he played
The Black Page video.🤘
Adrian Belew on vocals/guitar. It is noted in other comments this was just a few years before he joined King Crimson. As if playing with these two giants of rock/prog-rock history weren't enough he also played with David Bowie. And the Talking Heads. And Laurie Anderson. He even cut a song or two with Paul Simon.
He's a helluva performer. Saw him with King Crimson in late '81/early '82 for the "Beat" album tour. Saw him with Zappa about '78. He had a hard-hat on with a spinning red light on top like an ambulance light or something.
Belew did some great solo work too.
Blessings.
Adrian Belew! Also of Talking Heads fame around Remain In Light/Stop Making Sense time. Terry Bozzio on drums had a semi-successful ‘80s band with his wife, band was named Missing Persons.
Adrian Belew played in King Crimson too.
Adrian Belew is a great singer and really excellent here. What a great band , Bozzio on drums. Around the time of the Zoot Allure album and features the song Ms Pinky ( the sex doll) Probably a stage prop.
So good! Haha-Terry Bozzio always reminded me of Animal, too! Great reaction!!
🥰😆thanks Amber!
This is from the concert movie Baby Snakes.
Nice pic-up, nice react... Terry (monster-machine) Bozzio is my favourite drummer in Zappa's "constellation's"... when FZ played guitar solos right in front of me I always had to be careful not forget to breath! ...stunning!... breathtaking!....extatic!...extraordinary moments!...I remember an open-air show in Germany in summer'81, hot weather, nice concert area with a little river passing through and around 30000 people (Zappa enthusiasts)... the people in the first 5 rows just before the stage totally freaked out! ...people cried and shout out loud during 'torture never stops"...they throw their shirts, bikinis, underwear ect through the stage... FZ was inspired by so many naked or topless boys and girls in front of him that he got into an acting-mood a bit like in the NY shows... awesome! ... I found him in different ways playing a concert... really active - or later on more introvert in some indoor shows round Germany and the Netherlands... I liked both styles very much... thank you for this nice video and your nice react...🙏
Terry Bozzio on drums. Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar.
Yes, that was a VERY young Adrian Belew singing, and yes, he is quite a good vocalist. He’s played with plenty of other artists including Talking Heads, King Crimson and David Bowie, not to mention having a solo career of his own.
As for drummer Terry Bozzio, what can I say…the guy’s a force of nature. He’s another musician with an impressive resume, including stints with UK and Missing Persons.
Fun fact: during an interview with bassist Patrick O’Hearn, he had an interesting comment about Bozzio.
He said that when Terry first joined the band, he was pretty straight laced. His preferred stage attire in the beginning was a suit with a (probably skinny) tie. By the end of his tour of duty in the travelling circus that was Zappa’s touring band, his onstage wardrobe had been reduced to a red leather jockstrap, which is probably what he was wearing in this video.
terry ted bozzio that cute little drummer!
this video is an excerpt from the baby snakes movie
punkys whips next
Excellent.
What a fantastic request and reaction! So much fun watching you two and this song! If this isn’t going hard I don’t know what is!
Oh for sure! Thanks a bunch Thomas ♥️!
Frank's concerts would typically have sections with 6-10 dense songs played back-to-back without any pause between. A breathtaking amount of complex music. There'd be tightly-inserted sub-sections improvised and conducted. Each concert was a composition of its own. It was a real treat when he'd stop and talk to the audience. Let me recommend a bootleg of Packard Goose/Black Napkins, also performed live in NY. Poor sound quality, but well worth it for the great audience interaction. "20 years of Frank Zappa: Album 7"
This was an especially great show it became the footage for the concert. Part of the movie Baby Snake's. Frank loved the New York City audience's, as you can see he had a great time interacting with them. Great reaction, the joy you get watching Zappa is fun to watch✌️❤️😃
We appreciate you William, thanks so much!
Great line up.
David Bowie snapped Belew from Zappa
at a secret meeting in a restaurant after a gig in Berlin.
Against all ods Zappa and the rest of the
band went to the same resturant.
Bowie tryed with small talk and said,
quite a guitar player you got her Frank.
Frank looked him in the eye and said,
Fuck you Captain Tom.(emphasis on Kaptain).
Belew notes that Zappa had demoted
David from Major Tom to Captain Tom.
The rest is History🤘
I love these informative comments!
@Zolar Czakl I need a book!
I think that Dweezil made a video about a bunch of Frank's guitars, that are still at the "Log Cabin" in Laurel Canyon. I seem to remember him featuring the SG and how it was modified. Great Reaction! I have loved Frank since my Brother brought home the "Freak Out" album in the Fall of '66!
What a special man he was! Great guitar player. Thanks and Greetings from Holland, great stuff guys 👍🎸😜
We agree! Thanks so much Peter!
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You can also catch Terry Bozzio with the Zappa band in several 1970's Saturday Night Live appearances.
And by the way, the "Baby Snakes" video also features some of that weird Bill Bickford clay animation, and some interesting rehearsal/recording footage in Zappa's studio.
Thanks James!
Baby Snakes movie! Drummer was Terry Bozio. I loved his drumming then. Now he plays a drumset as large as a cathedral, but I miss his energy and sound from that time
Woah!
phenomenal haven't heard that in a couple decades.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Terry Bozzio reminds me of the Muppet drummer as well.
You found on of my favorite Zappa tunes, It's fun to sing along to too. If you want to see a bit more Bozzio check out Punky's Whips.
Thanks Daniel!
My daughter is a dancer. She loves Terry Bozzio. After seeing this concert (DVD) he became her fav drummer. She was on a ship a couple of years ago dancing and she and a couple of her friends called themselves the blonde bimbos for a joke. She met some guys playing in a trio (jazz) on the ship and she asked the drummer if he liked Terry Bozzio. He and the others nearly fell off their chairs. They’d never come across any “blonde bimbo” ask them about Bozzio and then claim that Whats New in Baltimore was her fav Frank ditty, let alone know of Frank’s music. She’s in the Bahamas right now…another cruise gig. Bozzio is my fav too. Frank said he had a tendency to frenzy out. I love that tendency. That rhythm section is one of the best to ever step foot on a stage. Patrick O’Hearn and Bozzio were good friends. Patrick played upright bass on The Ocean is the Ultimate Solution the first time he met Frank. He had the thing in the car and Frank asked him to come in and jam. Something like that. Probably got the details wrong. But that rhythm section is as good as any I’ve heard…as good as Sam Jones/Louis Hayes, Paul Chambers/Philly Joe, Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison, Tony Williams/Ron Carter, Jaco/Erskine/Acura, Jamaaladeen Tacuma/Calvin Weston, Charlie Halen/Billy Higgins, Marco Minnemann/ Bryan Beller etc….
Thanks for all the info James 😆and shout out to your daughter!
Finally someone reacts to this track! Adrian Belew on vocals and Terry Bozzio on drums....seen many Zappa reactions on TH-cam but never this one and it's a monster! Thank you both for reacting to this.... so enjoyable!
Thanks for watching Sonic Art!
I have the limited music box from that show, the consert is on a USB stick in high definition audio, right now it's worth $500 in mint condition on dischog.
Nice!
Great song. What always amazed me was that you'd get used to his band, think it couldn't be surpassed, and, IMHO, he would prove you wrong. Each band evolving with Frank with each new band adding just that bit more than the previous one.
Sure you know, but it's his birthday on tuesday 21st. Happy Zappamas xxx
Oh wow! Yayyy! Thanks Paul!
Thanks for that. Yes, the famous Halloween series. This particular show was video taped and landed on Baby Snakes video and DVD. The Zappa Trust released the audio for that years series, covering all 6 shows. If I remember correctly you guys have done another review of a song from this show. The entire show was epic. My ultimate favourite the version of Zappa's Black Napkins, only played on one show (the one that got taped).
Yes we have, thanks Remco!
To this day, I truly believe that the late 70s to the mid 80s are the best Zappa music. I personally was at this show. We NEVER missed the NYC Halloween shows.
Killers, the musicians, holy Jesus Christ they're good. What a band!
Happy to see that others commented identified Adrian Belew and Terry Bozzio. The bassist was Patrick O’Hearn. Patrick and Terry were in Missing Persons as well as Terry’s wife Dale who sang along with Warren Cuccurullo on guitar. They all played with Frank. Frank “discovered” Belew somewhere in Ohio and brought him onboard before he was poached by David Bowie. Then onto the Talking Heads where he, David Byrne and Brian Eno did Remain in Light. Belew was also in the monster lineup of King Crimson which also included Bill Brufford on drums and Tony Levin on bass and Chapman stick. Of course Robert Fripp was there. If you can find that band doing Elephant Talk on ABC’s Fridays, check it out to see that band that did a great trilogy of albums: Discipline, Beat and Three if a Perfect Pair. When that band toured with those albums they were the best on the planet - hands down.
The drummer is Terry Bozzio. He began with Frank in late 1975 when Frank toured with Captain Beefheart; and stayed until 1978. He took over the drums in Frank's band when Chester Thompson left and was substituted in 1978 by Vinnie Colaiuta, who arguably became Frank's most praised drummer. Vinnie left in 1980 so Frank recruited David Logeman for that years tour only. In 1981 arrived Chad Wackerman who never left Frank's band since. Frank toured every year till 1984. Then dedicated himself to learning to play the synclavier for four years. He returned to touring in 1988, however after a successful European tour and halfway through the American leg, arguments among band members made Frank give up touring for good, canceling the remainder of dates. I think it was just before 1990, news started circulating that Frank was diagnosed with something. He past away in Dec. 4, 1993.
lol. He is Adrian Belew
Have yet to see any Video Jockies spin Zappa's Cocaine Decisions (LP Version)
Adrian Belew was with King Crimson for quite awhile. Franks SG was not an actual Gibson SG. He bought it from a fan for $500 and then customized the electronics to his own liking. Famously known as the Baby Snakes guitar, he used that right up until he switched to his custom sunburst Les Paul. Terry Bozzio was maybe 21 at the time of this show, and today is considered one of the top drummers in the world. And and well deserved status. I started going to Zappa concerts the following year, 1978 and the sound quality and performances he produced, were comparable to any high tech, concert put on today.
Yes yes yes yes yes!......................................................Too good........
Adrian Belew (later in King Crimson) on vocals. :-)
drummer is Terry Bozzio
We're going through the different vocalists now? Awesome.
He always made it seem so effortless
This was such a rumpus show. Levin and Bozio! Damn. To bad you couldn't turn it up.
What can I say. What a line up. No one can play the guitar like frank 💔💔
If this was the '77 halloween show, I was there. Still have my ticket stub.
Ever seen Baby Snakes? Maybe you're in it!
@@zolaarczakle I have. And I doubt it.
You’re the coolest!
YES! thank you, Peter K.
Their views are piling up! Look how many.
Now we started some real serious Frank rock period from his golden era of the baby snakes tour/movie series! Best Zappa ever. Best drummer, Terry. Best two keyboardists. Best line up for the style! Best vocals/strat abuse with Belew.
Shout out to you all ♥️♥️!
Very young Terry Bozzio on drums, and equally young Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar. Very amusing story from Bozzio on how he jointed FZ band herer on YT. Around this time, TB also played with thge Brecker Brothers and is on some of the tracks on the Heavy Metal Bebop album.
Thanks Christian!
Hello from Colorado USA. My first time visiting your channel , great job, and what a fantastic Jam. 🎸🎼 🎼🎼Dweezil Zappa is carrying on his Father's Legacy Superbly.🤘😎
We’re glad you’re here Franklin Zappa 🥰!
You are both great talents in you own right but I'm having a blast with these reactions especially to the great American composer F. Zappa!
Zappa is amazing
Adrian part 2 and some other stuff... Adrian would leave the stage during certain guitar solo's by Frank, because he wasn't needed, sometime yes, sometimes no, but during the no times... he would go get a coke.
In Kohln Germany Zappa played a concert and Brian Eno attended... after the show Brian called David Bowie and told him that the guitarist in Zappa's band was amazing with an amazing voice, and David just had to see him.
The next night, Zappa played in Berlin, and during the solo of Pound For a Brown... Adrian went to get a coca cola. David Bowie was waiting for him at the bar backstage..
While Frank Zappa played what would ultimately be recorded as "The Sheik Yerbouti Tango" on the album Sheik Yerbouti, David Bowie was stealing his guitarist.
David asked Adrian to meet him in a small unknown bar after the show on the other side of Berlin to talk about entering his band in a place where Frank wouldn't be.
So they go to this little "unknown" bar on the COMPLETE other side of town... and when they enter to get a table... yep... you guessed it...lol... there's Frank... sitting right by the door.
David said something to Frank like "good show... Adrian is quite a guitarist."
Frank said "Fuck you captain Tom.
Adrian thought "Christ...Frank's known him 5 seconds and he's already demoted him from Major to capitain."
David says something like "aw... come on Frank be a good sport."
lol
Frank repeats "Fuck you, captiainTom."
And that's all Frank ever said to David Bowie.
When David and Adrian went to sit down... David said to Adrian with a smile... "Well... that went well, didn't it?"
Now... Terry Bozzio... you should see his new drum set
here it is in time lapse... get ready to shit your pants.
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@Chris Boulet - Adrian Belew: "The next night we performed in Berlin," he says, "there was a part of the show where Frank took an extended guitar solo and most of the band members, including myself, left the stage for a few minutes. As I walked to the back of the stage, I looked over at the monitor mixing board and saw David Bowie and Iggy Pop standing there."
After collecting himself, Belew says he told Bowie how much he loved his work, to which Bowie said, "Great, how would you like to be in my band?" Belew noted that he already had a job, with the guy currently soloing on stage.
"David laughed and said, 'Yes, I know, but when Frank's tour ends my tour starts two weeks later. Shall we talk about it over dinner?'" Belew remembers.
They took great pains to disguise the negotiations, meeting in a waiting limo outside Belew's hotel. ("It was like something out of a spy film," he says.) Bowie then announced he was taking the guitarist to one of his favorite restaurants in Berlin. Problem: Zappa and the rest of the band were somehow at the same place. "How many restaurants are there in Berlin?" Belew asks, rhetorically. "25,000?"
@@Frunobulax74 yep... heard Adrian tell the story in an interview... in fact that is how I dedected that the solo is the one from Sheikyerbouti Tango... it was recorded on that night and it is one ofg the only solo's where you can't hear Adrian on rythym guitar dyuring the bootleg of the entire concert.
and ONE LAST THING... the guy playing piano... the guy with long blond hair... his name is Peter Wolf... after he left Zappa he wrote two very big hit songs for Jefferson Starship and produced the whole album... but he wrote "We built this city on rock and roll" and he wrote "Sarah" little fun fact.
Oh wow, that’s cool! We can hear the connection in the sound. Thanks Chris!
You have to listen to Peaches En Regalia (studio version) and Aybe Sea
on the original album version it cuts off at the end and "Dancin' Fool" starts.
yes, it's Adrian Belew
If it reminded you of the Muffin Man video, it should since it was the same band, same set of shows... and you were so wrapped up by the music that you didn't comment on the killer line...tiny is as tiny do! He's talking to his audience (and in those days you could smell the pot in the air at concerts, before they banned any kind of smoking). Only Frank could dis his audience and get cheered for it. Funny thing about this song, it is the song he played more times than any other in concert. I saw him quite a few times and this was the song that always seemed to be in the set list. And every one had a killer jam, so when you think about it, there are hundreds of live solos (which he always recorded) just from this song alone...incredible. Glad you enjoyed!
Excellent info Peter, thanks!
You MUST listen to LIfe During Exodus by Umphree’s McGee. It is a 4 song mashup and this is the 4th song. Also, the man singing became the lead singer of King Crimson between 1981-2004
Bruce Bickford's animation for this blew my mind when i first saw it..Many years before Peter Gabriel's 'groundbreaking' Sledgehammer video which uses similar techniques...But any videos of Frank live are great..always something going on..I don't need to list the band members here as others have already done so...but Mr Bozzio as Animal? Yup,100% lol
Terri bozzio,one of the best drummers,still doing shows with them skills
Watch Frank calling for narrow feedback from the audience when he was soloing...He is looking for a response from an audience member to draw inspiration showing he understood broadcast and reception and narrow casting and reception....Terri Bozzio..drummer...basically designed the double pedal most use today with the DW company...they use to have two pedals then a small universal joint was added so one kick drum could be double kicked...
also... the custom SG... is not a Gibson SG. It's a copy. It was the only thing that Frank could find that came close to his SG, which was destroyed by some airline company.
Thanks for the history Chris!
Terry bozzio and yes Adrian belew,. Different version on sheikh yerbooty, also live, more constructed solo.
Keep well keep calm and carry on.
Merry Christmas
Another masterpiece. If you played in Frank’s band your ticket was punched. On a side note David Bowie lured AAdrien Belew away from Frank to play in his band.
On a sider note, Bowie needed Belew because Robert Fripp wasn't able to tour with Bowie for the Heroes album (which he performed on). Fripp got Belew back for the '80s version of King Crimson.
@@otherkorean If I kicked your "Heroes" song to 11 and didn't get credited, I wouldn't tour either.
"If you played in Frank’s band your ticket was punched."
Yes and no. Other musicians knew you could play your ass off, but also might doubt whether you could be tasteful and unobtrusive in the way they wanted - since FZ asked for that far less than most, and usually had no problem with cross-rhythms or jazz chords and licks.
I know i´ve said it before............. Frank Zappa.......Virtuosity gone mad, apologies for repeating myself, but sometimes, well you know!
Mmm, those tiny cookies🍪. Great reaction
Thanks Mark!
My favorite Zappa lineup. Bozzio, O'Hearn, Belew, Mars... Not just virtuosos but musical characters as well. Frank discovered Adrian Belew, but David Bowie stole him after seeing a show in Berlin. Bowie arranged a clandestine dinner at his favorite restaurant in Berlin to negotiate the deal. Coincidentally Frank and the band were at the same restaurant. "David, trying to be cordial, motioned to me and said, 'Quite a guitar player you have here Frank,'" Belew remembers. "And Frank said, 'F- you, Captain Tom.'" (Belew notes that the angered Zappa had "demoted David from Major Tom to Captain Tom.") Bowie tried again to make small talk, but was met once more with the same reply from Zappa: "F- you, Captain Tom."
Bowie was at that show thanks to Brian Eno who had seen the show the night before in Cologne. He knew that Bowie was looking for a new guitar player at that time.
Poor Guiys !! The Torture never stops ........................ He discovered Belew in some bar in Nashvillle ... he liked his singing and he was not at that time , the brillant guitar player he lately became...
If Terry Bozzio reminds you of "Animal" from the muppets, I wonder if you have ever seen any footage of the Who with Keith Moon? AKA Moon the Loon.
Oh yes!☺️ we believe that it was Keith that taught Animal how to play, however.
True story:
Adrian Belew (vocals and guitar) started touring with David Bowie (who was famous for hes alter ago Major Tom) after this tour. Zappa was sour. He felt like he had stolen Belew. Bowie wanted to make peace and walked towards Zappas limo. He rolled down the window and said "Fuck you corporal Tom". He degraded him :D
Belew has also toured with Talkng Heads. Everyone wanted Belew at that time. Then he joined Fripp with King Crimson and the rest is history.
Tho Belew did a fantabulous job & put his stamp on it, on the Philly '76 CD Ray White does an earlier version which I find as good. Depending on my frame of mind.
It's part of the movie Baby Snakes, a must watch!
Thanks Rod!
Whoa!! Bozzio is a beast!! I prefer Belew's vocals with Crimson, but he's fun and cool here too. When the guitar solo(s) began, I thought some of the sonic mayhem may have been him, maybe some was, but Frank quickly took firm "control" of that. Another monster display, as you say...'Monsters of Rock'. Loved when he, Belew and the keyboards were all freaking out at once over that gargantuan groove. F me sideways. 8>o
Adrian Belew is brilliantly talented
talkin bout them tiny cookies . that the peoples eat / hear the tiny auto horns / beep beep