Why is Frank Zappa Important?

Today I am interviewing Co de Kloet, who was Frank @zappa’s friend and business partner. His book “Frank & Co: Conversations with Frank Zappa 1977–1993” transcribes their conversations about music, life, politics, war, humor and business. We also talk about Co’s friendship and business relationship with guitarist and composer @SteveVaiHimself Want to read Co’s book? Please consider using the Amazon Affiliate link below. Doing so helps me earn a very small commission and that money helps me make more videos like this one. Amazon Affilate Links: Frank & Co: Conversations with Frank Zappa 1977–1993 Co’s book is excellent! It goes far beyond the boilerplate music journalism questions that are often tossed at press conferences. Instead Co engages with Frank Zappa on the topics Zappa wants to explore. These are bookended with little vignettes from Co’s life to provide context to the meetings and other events connected to Zappa’s life. Learn more at Thumbnail photo courtesy of Ernest Potter. ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 Why is Frank Zappa Important? 2:12 Personal interactions and friendship with Zappa 5:37 The process of Interviewing Zappa 7:37 Dweezil Zappa and unknown stories 9:33 My reaction to reading the interviews 11:28 What if Frank hadn’t died so young? 15:41 Meeting Frank in High School 16:32 What is Frank Zappa’s Charm? 21:35 What album should a Zappa novice start with? What to avoid? 22:39 Your favorite Zappa album or song? 24:50 Music as beauty (and Steve Vai) 27:26 Craftsmanship and Honesty 29:10 Zappa’s personality 31:40 How has Zappa changed you? (and Steve Vai) 33:26 Would he have been Zappa without luck? 35:02 Did Zappa self sabotage his work? 37:51 Steve Vai and working together 42:23 a personal Steve Vai story 44:49 Audio book and connections 49:05 Drinking Frank Zappa’s coffee 50:23 Frank Zappa’s gas mask 53:19 After Zappa’s Death and possible recordings 55:26 Final thoughts ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: Help support me on Patreon: ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- Social: