Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

APPROPIATE

2007 / 50min.

Rating6.538

Genres

Music

Documentary

Synopsis

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

Directors

Actors

Billy Bob Thornton

Tina Turner

Moon Unit Zappa

Alice Cooper

Frank Zappa

Adrian Belew

George Duke

Steve Vai

Gail Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

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