KAPT.KIIRK wrote:
Disco Boy wrote:
I ordered the paperback edition a few weeks ago and just finished reading this the other night.
It appeared that almost every '88 band member got on each other's nerves for a variety of reasons. And Scott, despite his abrasive qualities, didn't entirely deserve the bad rap he got by most of the band. In fact, at least at the time, it seemed like most of the band didn't quite understand Scott's unconventional and ironic sense of humour, which more than likely lead to much of the turmoil within the '88 band.
I do have to admit that I was expecting more insight. But that's probably because, like most here, I already knew most of the stories. However, it is a great book but probably for hardcore fans only. And I'm very grateful for the hard work and care put into this compelling read. The extensive appendix section and comprehensive setlists (complete with secret words) are nice and so are the pics.
8 or 9 years ago, I emailed Joe Travers asking him if he knew whether or not a copy of the cancelled 3rd leg summer/fall schedule still existed. He said he hadn't come across one but it's possible it still exists. I have a pretty good idea of where the '88 band would've played later that year, but it would be interesting to find out exactly where...
DB,Ya I totally agree and am halfway through it right now.It would not appeal to any non-Zappa fan,fer-sure! But it's cool reading for me,you,us Zappa Freaks.Spot on reveiw too.

Thanks, K.K!
I think my favourite part was when one of the Fowlers walked into what was referred to as Thunes' part of the bus (the back lounge), then sat down and tried to talk to him about one of their numerous issues but Scott wasn't interesting in doing so. Yet Fowler kept at it to the point where he pissed off Thunes so much that Scott got up, dropped his pants...and placed his "member" was within THREE inches of Fowler's face.
pbuzby wrote:
Disco Boy wrote:
8 or 9 years ago, I emailed Joe Travers asking him if he knew whether or not a copy of the cancelled 3rd leg summer/fall schedule still existed. He said he hadn't come across one but it's possible it still exists. I have a pretty good idea of where the '88 band would've played later that year, but it would be interesting to find out exactly where...
I have a very faint memory of seeing an ad for a summer 88 show at Blossom Music Center or one of the other sheds in Ohio, but would have to check the Columbus Dispatch archives to confirm.
Interesting.
I remember that FZ stated on stage during either the Columbus or Cleveland show that he'd be playing Cincinnati in the summer. He probably would've played the Timberwolf Amphitheater or Taft Theater.
Also, several years ago, when I was researching old Vancouver Sun and Province newspaper articles relating to FZ concerts, I remember reading that he was tentatively booked to play the Expo Theatre. This venue is now defunct but was situated where Rogers Arena (formerly GM Place) is today.