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Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

2008•25m
Music

Frank Zappa - The Broadcast Archives is a collection of live performances from the master of experimental and comedy rock. These Saturday Night Live performances demonstrate the musical genius and the progressive jazz-rock arrangements that were the signature of the phenomenal Frank Zappa. Featured tracks include: Peaches En Regalia I Am The Slime Purple Lagoon Dancing Fool The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing St Alphonso's Pancake Breakfast

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Self

John Belushi

John Belushi

Self

Terry Bozzio

Terry Bozzio

Self

Ray White

Self

Ruth Underwood

Self

Don Pardo

Don Pardo

Self

Patrick O'Hearn

Self

Peter Wolf

Self

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