i love how absoultely no explanation is given whatsoever for why a policeman is interviewing him. When i saw the description i assumed he had been arrested.
Good one. Zappa always had a strong anti-drug stance, so he had the ear of unexpected people. This officer sounds like a genuine fan of the music and he's using this platform to score an interview. I'm assuming this interview was part of his job (since he's wearing his uniform), so if he had to pitch conducting it to his superiors, a rock musician who was anti-drug would be a way to justify it.
@@zendakk Well, I'm 59 Years old and seen all kinds of hair both here in the US and Germany where I lived for a few decades, and it's one thing to have a side part, and complete other thing when the entire cut and all scream Adolf here in the US as well as Germany, and most would do everything to avoid it, then and now!
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
It doesn't get any more surreal than a state trooper (in uniform) interviewing FZ. I'm sure Trooper Ash is retired by now, and, hopefully living a good and happy life.
Possibly the best interview ever of The Maestro. Very pragmatic and straight forward. The trooper did his homework, was indeed a fan and it adds to the 'bizarre' world of Frank Zappa that it was a law enforcement officer conducting it. Franks contributed a great public service for the youth of America at the time and explained away a lot of ill-conceived notions surrounding his life. Who wouldn't love a straight shooting fantastic composer of very enjoyable music?
Have you seen my interview with Frank in 1988? It is divided into five sections: parenting/politics/evangelism/composing/ and a question for me. You tube: Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa
the fact that this interview has only had less than 55k views says it all. this world still isn't ready for Franks wisdom and clarity on life....sad times inddeed
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Wow! I had completely forgotten about this and was pleasently surprised to have it pop up. The trooper was a huge Zappa fan and was well known among Zappa fans at the time.
Have you seen my interview with Frank in 1988? Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa on You Tube. It is divided into five parts: parenting/politics/composing/evangelism/and a question for me.
Came across a copy of Hot Rats in 1970 in a record store in Cape Town South Africa. The shop owner said "Not everyone's style of music... but worth listening to..." Today - 2022, I still listen to Zappa's music, and marvel at his intuition and commentary on awkward social issues.
His (mostly orchestal) works are in my "20th century" classical playlist, amongst Stockhausen, Xenakis, Ives, Varese, Wuorinen, and Errki Sven Tuur. My "21st century" (also with Tuur) ...list is growing, like crazy(!) FZ would likely grace that list, had he survived. R.I.P., FZ
I've seen many Frank Zappa interviews this is the best by far he doesn't pull any punches this is the real Zappa the real deal and just fascinating to watch this so many years later.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Such incredible grace and self-confidence where he just spits his own personal truism coupled with his own personal and unique charisma. Every 6mths or year I go on a Frank binge and I always come away from anything feeling better for it - grim world but in it are people like him.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
“People use drugs as an excuse to be an asshole.” I’ve toured with one of the members fired for drug use. I see where he’s coming from about representing the business and face it, playing his music live us tough already sober. Yeah, hitting some weed, a few drinks after the show ok. Running around before shows looking to score is...distracting.
His statements on drug legalization actually decreasing drug use sounded crazy and counter-intuitive back then but have since proved to be the case in areas of the world, like Portugal, that have tried it. He was truly ahead of his time.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
I was in my teens when I first became involved with Frank Zappa & from that point on, wanted to see him in concert. The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a bldg that hosted many different types of shows & rock bands. I finally got my wish & got to see Frank Zappa, he toured with John McLaughlin & I just hoped he played music & did nothing weird or strange on stage at that time, which he didn't, he came to play music which he did. My Collection of Frank Zappa is- Freak Out-We're Only In It For The Money Part 1&2-Hot Rats- Uncle Meat-Apostrophe-200 Motels-Over-Nite Sensation- Grand Wazoo-The Fillmore East-Weasels Ripped My Flesh. Frank Zappa was an extremely Intelligent person & only hired people who had special interest in odd/strange instruments only because on his albums he always knew what he wanted to do but had to find a person that played that certain instrument, he interviewed everyone who ever wanted to play in his band to make sure he had the right people, male/female, he never discriminated, if a woman could play the instrument he needed for that album, she was hired & became a member. With a CD recorder I created a double CD my version of FRANK ZAPPA'S GREATESTS HITS & had plenty of good Frank Zappa music to create such an item & I'm sure Dweezil & Ahmet would agree with my choice of music.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
I was snooping around at the Platypus record store on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica, CA when my 13 year old eyes were hijacked by the Beautiful cover art of "FREAK OUT" I stole the record....this album was revelatory.....the absurdity and humor , not to mention the prophetic insite of "Trouble Every Day", blew my mind wide open....Mr. Zappa where ever you are THANK U.....
Hello Jaco, I have seen him perform as many as 5 times ( 1977-1983) in Rotterdam (the Netherlands ) A unique artist, A genius and A Nice person I Miss him and his personality ( 53 years …😕 is too young )
Frank's such a great interview - so provocative and real. This one is one of my favs . You can tell he really gets into it (I suspect knowing he's getting questions from students and the realness of the whole thing is superb).
Love this interview - straightforward questions and answers from a Zappa fan who is also a police officer. I learned more about Frank Zappa from this interview than from many books, articles and showbizzy interviews… a great 20 minutes for any Zappa fan.😊
Wonderful interview. No interruptions, moralizing etc. If I could I would take every Frank Zappa interview and get them played on prime time television. He was the epitome of common sense. I wonder what he would think of the world as it is now?
@@paulinebutcherbird I know ;-) He was an addict for sure despite his claimed aversion to drugs. I suppose in all fairness, things were still somewhat different back in the '80s.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Thank you for this. I have not seen this in a good ten years. I actually bought his book after I saw this. Yeah I'll enjoy it before it somehow gets deleted.(=
Love the Les Paul Custom Frank mentions in this interview. Definitely one of my favorite guitars he used. It's obviously not stock but he got great tone out of it.
There's an interview with dweezil from guitar magazine (I think) on you tube where he shows the very same guitar. I'm pretty sure he say's it weighs over 14 pounds.
What an excellent interview. It makes it even nicer because the officer respects Frank and doesn't try to make him out to be some sort of deviant low life like many officers can to people who don't come from their culture. He also seems to understand & respect that Frank's music is extremely complicated. I miss Frank so much! What an original mind & he had a very unique way of looking at the world and then poking fun at the areas that need to be poked. I have read his authorized biography twice and still watch and listen to as many interviews I can by him. I can still remember the day he passed away and what a loss he was to music and pop culture. I am sure he would have had some interesting things to say about the last 6-10 years of political insanity that has been going on here. @Joost van der Meer I thank you for sharing this video here. I have seen the majority of his interviews but never saw this one before. It was refreshing to see one I haven't seen before. Thanks & I appreciate you taking the time to post it here.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Wheww. That was really something. Seems to have run his life and music like a creative enterprise. Not only the business world could learn a lot from him.
You might like to read about Frank's home life not shown in other boos from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon.'
I discovered Zappa in 1996, unfortunately 3 years after he passed away, it's been a wild ride since then enjoying his work. Great interview, the interviewer asked great questions.
What an intense character. Brilliant, bitter, passionate, compelling, self-righteous. I’d love to know if this was ever actually shown in schools. The quality of the interview is excellent, and it seems like FZ was energized by the idea that young people may see the video. I’d be fascinated to know if it was ever used for its intended purpose. I understand the interviewer ended up working for FZ - I wonder if they already knew each other, or if their relationship began with this interview.
My relationship with Frank & his family began with this interview. The interview was in fact made available to schools in Montgomery county PA, and then it was made available nationwide . A copy was made available to Nancy Regan at her request.
Frank was so ahead of his time and America at that time wasn't very open to irony and sarcasm. Also 2 of the craziest musicians, namely Frank and Ted Nugent, were so anti drugs.
I remember when this first aired on local cable access in the early eighties. I tried to track it down over the years and finally, here it is in perfect condition. Here's another interview with Trooper Charles Ash. ruclips.net/video/WSiGEj_c7aQ/видео.html
What a great interview! The officer speaks in a style very similar to FZ, even when expressing his own opinion: direct, concise factual without a single wasted syllable. And he's a frigging superfan who is curious about new wave and punk! As a high school student in the early 80s if I had been shown this proof of a cool cop's existence it would have at least poked a little hole in my perception of cops as mindless meat headed bullies. I also learned more about zappa as a.person in this short video than in anything else I've ever seen. Wonderful
It's against the law to impersonate an officer of the law. So.. This state trooper is by far the best interviewer of Zappa I've seen And actually seems to be familiar with his work. The guy is asking questions about Zappa views opinions and his music. Not a media rep Not some fool who has heard of Zappa but doesn't know anything about him, but someone who is capable of interviewing a genius. None of the stupid emotional reactions that perplex so many others.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
The word "genius" gets thrown around a lot, but... FZ was next level. I honestly think he would've made a run for President by now. Shout-out to Officer Charles Ash. He did a great job. One of my favorite Frank interviews ever.
This state trooper was a better interviewer than most others I’ve seen and heard. But even though he raised the subject of smoking cigarettes, neither he nor anyone else ever had the nerve to really press Zappa about the idiocy of denying or ignoring cancer and other health risks associated with smoking. That old line of Frank’s that tobacco is food always struck me as neither funny nor honest.
- Zappa smoking the highly addictive drug tobacco. In this video from 1981, Pennsylvania State Trooper Charles Ash discusses music and drugs with Frank Zappa at Manhattan’s Mayfair Regent Hotel. The video was part of an anti-drug campaign developed for the Pennsylvania public school system. ✌
Frank such a wonderful man. So smart and a staunch advocate of the United States constitution and the first amendment for most part because that’s what was effecting him through his career and he knew where it would go. Frank Zappa was the best American of my time. By a long shot. Very smart man and they hated him for that. We love him though.
Listening to this, its tragic he never got to use the internet to disseminate his thoughts or ideas. In a lot of ways he advocates for it without having ever heard of it or know what it would be.
Literally probably his best interviewer and it's not close, and it's a cop, that has no bias. Just asks questions and is enjoy his time. Far cry from interviews now a days.
Zappa dropped knowledge this day. Salute!
i love how absoultely no explanation is given whatsoever for why a policeman is interviewing him. When i saw the description i assumed he had been arrested.
Good one. Zappa always had a strong anti-drug stance, so he had the ear of unexpected people. This officer sounds like a genuine fan of the music and he's using this platform to score an interview. I'm assuming this interview was part of his job (since he's wearing his uniform), so if he had to pitch conducting it to his superiors, a rock musician who was anti-drug would be a way to justify it.
Christian Dreyer he ended up doing personal security for Zappa for a few years & was a family friend until frank passed
weird S.R he looked like hitler
He said they are friends during the intro.
Don't ever forget BIG John Smothers !
It took 40 years for this to reach me. But it reached me.
Omg me too. Welcome!!
Wright on
Same
Holy shit, what a badass! Great interviewer too.
Gosh that policeman is better than most professional interviewers
Sure asked a lot of policeman type questions, I thought. But Frank answered them beautifully!
I totally agree. He was very to the point and not trying to butter up to Frank (if that 's the expression)
He has "the Adolph" hairdo!
@@Bob-of-Zoid Middle-aged man in a govt job 40 years ago has a side parting, shocked! PS: f, not ph.
@@zendakk Well, I'm 59 Years old and seen all kinds of hair both here in the US and Germany where I lived for a few decades, and it's one thing to have a side part, and complete other thing when the entire cut and all scream Adolf here in the US as well as Germany, and most would do everything to avoid it, then and now!
Trooper Ash did likely the best interview I've ever seen. We miss you for sure, Frank.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
@@paulinebutcherbird I same your interview on RUclips. I will listen...thanks!
@@drummer78 And thank you, Tuxedo Cat.
This is the most charming thing I've ever seen! The idea of Trooper Charles Ash attending a Zappa concert and knowing all the songs is fantastic :)
It doesn't get any more surreal than a state trooper (in uniform) interviewing FZ.
I'm sure Trooper Ash is retired by now, and, hopefully living a good and happy life.
That struck me right away... Then he said he is a fan. Good stuff
Possibly the best interview ever of The Maestro. Very pragmatic and straight forward. The trooper did his homework, was indeed a fan and it adds to the 'bizarre' world of Frank Zappa that it was a law enforcement officer conducting it. Franks contributed a great public service for the youth of America at the time and explained away a lot of ill-conceived notions surrounding his life. Who wouldn't love a straight shooting fantastic composer of very enjoyable music?
02915usa indeed a great interview
Agreeeed
Have you seen my interview with Frank in 1988? It is divided into five sections: parenting/politics/evangelism/composing/ and a question for me. You tube: Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa
totally.
No Frank Zapp is a joke. A very unfunny joke....
Who would’ve thought Franks greatest interview was done by a cop 👮♀️
Yeah , is a total trip which makes me love it even more
Frank's music touches all walks of life.
Zappa is absolutely brilliant!! ,he was so far ahead of his time! So grateful that I got to see this genius live back in the early 70s
This might be the best interview of Zappa I’ve ever seen. And it’s by a state trooper.
I was thinking the same thing, why is the interviewer dressed like a police 😂
edit: OMG WHEN HE STARTS ASKING IF HE USED ANY DRUGS HGAHAHA🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
totally agree......and the cop was one of the better interviewers......awesome stuff
New favorite!!
This is FANTASTIC… and he died just 12 years after this interview…
the fact that this interview has only had less than 55k views says it all. this world still isn't ready for Franks wisdom and clarity on life....sad times inddeed
The lost souls need guidance into the light. That's our job now.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
kudos to the interviewer. He's a good one, no preconceived notions, etc. Great interview. And Frank, as usual, totally genuine.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Zappa interviewed by a state trooper.......I can finally say I have seen it all
yes it's bizarre. And frank sang
In 1966. Off freaking Out. Album.
WHO ARE THE BRAIN POLICE.
OR COP KILLED A CREEP.
What a great interview.
Wow! I had completely forgotten about this and was pleasently surprised to have it pop up. The trooper was a huge Zappa fan and was well known among Zappa fans at the time.
We are still listening Frank, 40 years later
This is one of the best ever Zappa interviews.
Have you seen my interview with Frank in 1988? Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa on You Tube. It is divided into five parts: parenting/politics/composing/evangelism/and a question for me.
Yeah he really had a lot of great stuff to share
Came across a copy of Hot Rats in 1970 in a record store in Cape Town South Africa. The shop owner said "Not everyone's style of music... but worth listening to..."
Today - 2022, I still listen to Zappa's music, and marvel at his intuition and commentary on awkward social issues.
His (mostly orchestal) works are in my "20th century" classical playlist, amongst Stockhausen, Xenakis, Ives, Varese, Wuorinen, and Errki Sven Tuur. My "21st century" (also with Tuur) ...list is growing, like crazy(!) FZ would likely grace that list, had he survived. R.I.P., FZ
It's all there. What he said then is still exactly true today. He is sorely missed.
I've seen many Frank Zappa interviews this is the best by far he doesn't pull any punches this is the real Zappa the real deal and just fascinating to watch this so many years later.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
How You are missed, dear sir. Your genius and intellect left such a void....
Such incredible grace and self-confidence where he just spits his own personal truism coupled with his own personal and unique charisma. Every 6mths or year I go on a Frank binge and I always come away from anything feeling better for it - grim world but in it are people like him.
I just finished a binge. I'm a better man for it.
Me also. He knew his time on Earth was limited and used it to enjoy and share a sane path for all.
This trooper had some incredible questions for Zappa. Great interview.
Agreed
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
"When you're saying nothing, then you'll get on the radio."
Safe and effective LoL
“People use drugs as an excuse to be an asshole.” I’ve toured with one of the members fired for drug use. I see where he’s coming from about representing the business and face it, playing his music live us tough already sober. Yeah, hitting some weed, a few drinks after the show ok. Running around before shows looking to score is...distracting.
40 years later and nothing has changed. I never realized how insightful he was.
His statements on drug legalization actually decreasing drug use sounded crazy and counter-intuitive back then but have since proved to be the case in areas of the world, like Portugal, that have tried it. He was truly ahead of his time.
This video is what youtube is meant for and (should be) all about!!!
So so GOOD! And what a Trooper!
The officer is a great interviewer.
Chuck was a HUGE FZ fan, that explain everything....
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this interview really motivates me
This is the best interview of Zappa. He is so engaged.... ironic its a cop fan who brought out the best interview in my opinion.
I always come back to this great interview
I love his mind and how he answers questions from the odd ball interviewer.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
This has got to be the most interesting interview ever done by a police officer reading questions from high schoolers.
I was in my teens when I first became involved with Frank Zappa & from that point on, wanted to see him in concert. The Spectrum
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a bldg that hosted many different types of shows & rock bands. I finally got my wish & got
to see Frank Zappa, he toured with John McLaughlin & I just hoped he played music & did nothing weird or strange on stage
at that time, which he didn't, he came to play music which he did.
My Collection of Frank Zappa is-
Freak Out-We're Only In It For The Money Part 1&2-Hot Rats-
Uncle Meat-Apostrophe-200 Motels-Over-Nite Sensation-
Grand Wazoo-The Fillmore East-Weasels Ripped My Flesh.
Frank Zappa was an extremely Intelligent person & only hired people who had special interest in odd/strange instruments only because on his albums he always knew what he wanted to do but had to find a person that played that certain instrument, he interviewed everyone who ever wanted to play in his band to make sure he had the right people, male/female, he never
discriminated, if a woman could play the instrument he needed
for that album, she was hired & became a member.
With a CD recorder I created a double CD my version of
FRANK ZAPPA'S GREATESTS HITS & had plenty of good
Frank Zappa music to create such an item & I'm sure
Dweezil & Ahmet would agree with my choice of music.
That's a great and interesting interview! Love the interviewer and Frank's common sense, as usual!
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
I was snooping around at the Platypus record store on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica, CA when my 13 year old eyes were hijacked by the Beautiful cover art of "FREAK OUT" I stole the record....this album was revelatory.....the absurdity and humor , not to mention the prophetic insite of "Trouble Every Day", blew my mind wide open....Mr. Zappa where ever you are THANK U.....
Extraordinary. Exquisite. Thanks for the upload.
Frank zappa was ahead of his time as a thinker.
it will always make me sad that i ll never see him perform.what a genious!
The videos give a very good representation of his charismatic stance on stage.
Hello Jaco, I have seen him perform as many as 5 times ( 1977-1983) in Rotterdam (the Netherlands )
A unique artist, A genius and A Nice person
I Miss him and his personality ( 53 years …😕 is too young )
What an outstanding human being....
Frank's such a great interview - so provocative and real. This one is one of my favs . You can tell he really gets into it (I suspect knowing he's getting questions from students and the realness of the whole thing is superb).
Love this interview - straightforward questions and answers from a Zappa fan who is also a police officer. I learned more about Frank Zappa from this interview than from many books, articles and showbizzy interviews… a great 20 minutes for any Zappa fan.😊
Wonderful interview. No interruptions, moralizing etc. If I could I would take every Frank Zappa interview and get them played on prime time television. He was the epitome of common sense. I wonder what he would think of the world as it is now?
Consider the fact that some of his views were ridiculous, like cigarettes are vegetables, among many others, and no one challenged him.
@@paulinebutcherbird I know ;-) He was an addict for sure despite his claimed aversion to drugs. I suppose in all fairness, things were still somewhat different back in the '80s.
Thank you Joost for uploading this great interview by an unexpected fan of FZ !
Never at a loss for words😮
Great interview. Frank was a true Libertarian
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
@@paulinebutcherbird, Thanks. I saw 2 shows on that tour - in Albany and at Farleigh Dickinson Univ in Teaneck, NJ. Both wonderful!
Great interview.
One of his best moments, especially in his prime.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Thank you for this. I have not seen this in a good ten years. I actually bought his book after I saw this. Yeah I'll enjoy it before it somehow gets deleted.(=
Zappa Rocks! Gone too soon! Rip.👆😘✌️
Best interview ever done by ever living person ever
But i wonder if he expected the censorship that would come following some of this words
I wonder if Frank got poisoned because of the things he said
@@GungHoforHostess Bob Marley, Bill Hicks, and Zappa.
The people who get us to question the status quo
seem to get cancers ? Makes you think.
Love the Les Paul Custom Frank mentions in this interview. Definitely one of my favorite guitars he used. It's obviously not stock but he got great tone out of it.
There's an interview with dweezil from guitar magazine (I think) on you tube where he shows the very same guitar. I'm pretty sure he say's it weighs over 14 pounds.
What are the gadgets in it that he talks about what effects ect.?
What an excellent interview. It makes it even nicer because the officer respects Frank and doesn't try to make him out to be some sort of deviant low life like many officers can to people who don't come from their culture. He also seems to understand & respect that Frank's music is extremely complicated. I miss Frank so much! What an original mind & he had a very unique way of looking at the world and then poking fun at the areas that need to be poked. I have read his authorized biography twice and still watch and listen to as many interviews I can by him. I can still remember the day he passed away and what a loss he was to music and pop culture. I am sure he would have had some interesting things to say about the last 6-10 years of political insanity that has been going on here. @Joost van der Meer I thank you for sharing this video here. I have seen the majority of his interviews but never saw this one before. It was refreshing to see one I haven't seen before. Thanks & I appreciate you taking the time to post it here.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
Wheww. That was really something. Seems to have run his life and music like a creative enterprise. Not only the business world could learn a lot from him.
You might like to read about Frank's home life not shown in other boos from getting up to going to bed, composing at the piano, rehearsing with the Mothers, visiting rock stars, freaks, family squabbles, and more. 'Freak Out! My Life with Frank Zappa 1968-1971 Laurel Canyon.'
the ol' good cop, bad ass routine
ha ha!
The state trooper missed his true vocation. Excellent interview.
Or, maybe he was a decent cop, who would not have let a goon choke out a human being...
who can know for sure?
@@brainsareus Good point.
State trooper sounds like some character off Star Wars
Dude was a genius.
Studio tan is probably the best and creative album ever conceived. Pure genius
And I thought I was the only one that thought that
thanks. downloaded it this time before its deleted again.
Please tell me how
Frank was way ahead of his time.
wow! straight and down to business! clever, pragmatic and pertinent!
I discovered Zappa in 1996, unfortunately 3 years after he passed away, it's been a wild ride since then enjoying his work.
Great interview, the interviewer asked great questions.
What an intense character. Brilliant, bitter, passionate, compelling, self-righteous. I’d love to know if this was ever actually shown in schools. The quality of the interview is excellent, and it seems like FZ was energized by the idea that young people may see the video. I’d be fascinated to know if it was ever used for its intended purpose. I understand the interviewer ended up working for FZ - I wonder if they already knew each other, or if their relationship began with this interview.
My relationship with Frank & his family began with this interview. The interview was in fact made available to schools in Montgomery county PA, and then it was made available nationwide . A copy was made available to Nancy Regan at her request.
@@trooperchuckash Hi Chuck, thanks for posting this video and for your work. ✌
@@trooperchuckash wow....nancy requested a copy, huh? Definitely a surprise
@@rodneydangerman9616 Nancy was pretty hip compared to Tipper Gore, who is the original “Karen”.
@@smelltheglove2038 true, true...I just figured with Nancy's political affiliation...it gave me an amused chuckle
Frank was so ahead of his time and America at that time wasn't very open to irony and sarcasm. Also 2 of the craziest musicians, namely Frank and Ted Nugent, were so anti drugs.
Wow! What a great interview!
Terrific upload thxu
This interview is amazing pure genius mixed with poetic justice ⚡️fz what a legend
"Its not nice to vomit on people; on the floor"
-Frank Zappa
Yeah, that's what happens.
12:29 to 13:38 is my favorite Zappa quote
Love Frank, Love Chuck Ash!
the emperor isnt wearing any clothes and common sense y contagious!!!!!
Well, who cares what the emperor is wearing but common sense should be contagious. Thats what Frank always wanted to be contagious but, is it?
@@eduardocervantesaca Common sense appears to be losing out on the web with these absurd conspiracy theories flying about.
'Twas just a year before "Valley Girl" became #12 "in the charts like a....".
I remember when this first aired on local cable access in the early eighties. I tried to track it down over the years and finally, here it is in perfect condition. Here's another interview with Trooper Charles Ash. ruclips.net/video/WSiGEj_c7aQ/видео.html
Right around the time I saw him at Painters Mill Star Theatre. 12 day after this interview.
Right on Frank Zappa. He’s right ….30 yrs later, society …its worse.
Straight forward and honest. Refreshing to cut the crap of hypocrisy. FZ, one day society may catch up.
What a great interview! The officer speaks in a style very similar to FZ, even when expressing his own opinion: direct, concise factual without a single wasted syllable. And he's a frigging superfan who is curious about new wave and punk! As a high school student in the early 80s if I had been shown this proof of a cool cop's existence it would have at least poked a little hole in my perception of cops as mindless meat headed bullies. I also learned more about zappa as a.person in this short video than in anything else I've ever seen. Wonderful
It's against the law to impersonate an officer of the law. So..
This state trooper is by far the best interviewer of Zappa I've seen And actually seems to be familiar with his work. The guy is asking questions about Zappa views opinions and his music. Not a media rep Not some fool who has heard of Zappa but doesn't know anything about him, but someone who is capable of interviewing a genius. None of the stupid emotional reactions that perplex so many others.
You might like my interviews with Frank from 1988 on his last tour. It is divided into five parts. In this one he explains how he wrote Discharge Party Hats and after the song, a clearer explanation of the actual lyrics. There are four other parts on RUclips - Pauline Butcher interviews Frank Zappa. ruclips.net/video/0w0sY8g2BbE/видео.html
When Mr Zappa passed from this world it was a great loss to the music world
The word "genius" gets thrown around a lot, but... FZ was next level. I honestly think he would've made a run for President by now. Shout-out to Officer Charles Ash. He did a great job. One of my favorite Frank interviews ever.
This state trooper was a better interviewer than most others I’ve seen and heard.
But even though he raised the subject of smoking cigarettes, neither he nor anyone else ever had the nerve to really press Zappa about the idiocy of denying or ignoring cancer and other health risks associated with smoking.
That old line of Frank’s that tobacco is food always struck me as neither funny nor honest.
- Zappa smoking the highly addictive drug tobacco. In this video from 1981, Pennsylvania State Trooper Charles Ash discusses music and drugs with Frank Zappa at Manhattan’s Mayfair Regent Hotel. The video was part of an anti-drug campaign developed for the Pennsylvania public school system. ✌
Sadly common sense is not contagious
"have you ever recorded any other music like classical or jazz"
"yes"
🤣
Ducks dont have beaks, they have bills.
Did he say that? Clever to notice.
Fantastic, thanks for posting!😎👍
Intelligent. (minus his take on personal habit of smoking) An American hero, and if he'd read that he'd scoff. Again why he's a hero.
Grateful Dead Starlake summer 92 I remember a state trooper by the stage checking out the band they do love their music
"I don’t like to bump on furnitures or vomit on people" 😂🤣😂
Why not use play this video at schools, as a educational purposes? this guy is or was AMZING human person, delightful to listening.
What a man ♥
Frank such a wonderful man. So smart and a staunch advocate of the United States constitution and the first amendment for most part because that’s what was effecting him through his career and he knew where it would go. Frank Zappa was the best American of my time. By a long shot. Very smart man and they hated him for that. We love him though.
The trooper was awesome
this is super cool! you know I like frank because he really lived up to his name... and intelligently! seeing things as they really are...
Listening to this, its tragic he never got to use the internet to disseminate his thoughts or ideas. In a lot of ways he advocates for it without having ever heard of it or know what it would be.
Top five Zappa interviews.
Literally probably his best interviewer and it's not close, and it's a cop, that has no bias. Just asks questions and is enjoy his time. Far cry from interviews now a days.