Frank Zappa for President, April 1991 interview
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- At the time of this interview, Frank Zappa was exploring a run for President of the United States.
KPFA host Charles Amirkhanian chats with Zappa about what's going on in world politics and culture in April 1991. Frank talks about his thoughts on the first Persian Gulf War, what he thinks about George H. W. Bush's time in office, and the idea of having John Cage or Noam Chomsky work with him if he became president. There was also a part of the show where people could call in and ask Zappa questions about important issues.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:18 - Gathering Information and Media Recommendations
Frank Zappa discusses his information sources and recommends C-SPAN for unfiltered government coverage.
00:03:36 - Congressional Hearing on A-12 Aircraft
Zappa narrates a congressional hearing about the A-12 aircraft program's controversy and financial issues.
00:05:44 - President George Bush's Speech and The New World Order
Analyzing President Bush's speech on the New World Order and Zappa's interpretation of his body language.
00:06:28 - Frank Zappa's Political Ambitions
Zappa expresses interest in running for President as a non-partisan candidate, critiquing party politics.
00:10:45 - Meeting with Václav Havel
Zappa shares his views on Václav Havel, Czechoslovakia's president, as a reluctant political leader.
00:14:29 - Composing Music and New Projects
Discussing Zappa's current projects, including music compositions using George Bush's speech samples.
00:16:16 - The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life
Exploring Zappa's new album, the disbandment of his 1988 tour group, and music arrangements.
00:18:51 - Political Aspirations and Vice Presidential Choice
Zappa humorously mentions considering his wife, Gail, for vice president in his potential political campaign.
00:21:19 - Interactive Call-in Segment
Listeners call in, discussing Zappa's music and upcoming album releases.
00:26:09 - Military Spending and Foreign Policy
Zappa discusses national defense priorities and his stance on foreign policy and military spending.
00:30:04 - Education and Poverty
Zappa addresses education reform, religious influences on textbooks, and the issue of poverty.
00:36:47 - Zappa's Visit to Post-Revolution Czechoslovakia
Zappa describes post-Velvet Revolution Czechoslovakia and the challenges faced by Havel's government.
00:40:20 - The Music Industry and Eastern European Artists
Zappa addresses the struggles of Eastern European artists in the music industry, highlighting market challenges and payola issues.
00:41:39 - Zappa's Identity and Interaction with Fans
A discussion on Zappa's identity as an artist and his perspectives on engaging positively with the world.
00:44:02 - Social Responsibility and Diplomacy
Zappa comments on human nature, the Gulf War, and the failure of institutions like the UN in conflict prevention.
00:44:44 - The Electoral College and Presidential Politics
Zappa examines the electoral college system and contemplates the implications of a potential presidential run.
00:46:00 - Mental Health System and Pharmaceuticals
A critique of the U.S. mental health system, addressing issues like homelessness and forced medication.
00:49:49 - Zappa's Potential Political Ambitions
Zappa discusses the feasibility of a presidential campaign and the importance of a diverse, non-political team.
00:51:30 - Upcoming Events and Acknowledgments
The program concludes with thanks to Zappa and mentions his upcoming CD release and future discussions.
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Originally aired as "Ode To Gravity: Frank Zappa: World Affairs Commentator" on KPFA.
Air date: 1991-04-15
Source: archive.org/details/OTG_1991_...
I found a T shirt after my dad passed with "Zappa For President" and a picture of Zappa on the front, I made sure he got 'Watermelon In Easter Hay" as a funeral song, he loved Zappa,so do I
The secondhand record store I used to shop at back in the day sold out of those 'Zappa for President' stickers before I got a chance to get one. I truly regret this because 1) I was too young to vote, but wanted to support him, 2) I am a Canadian citizen, and he would have made a great Prime Minister; and 3) I read 'The Real Frank Zappa' book where he outlines his political position (everyone should read it once; I have read it over a dozen times).
Thank you for this!
There is always something new to learn about when listening to Frank speak that broadens the spectrum of topics to think about that ultimately affect our lives, in one or more ways.
All rock artists should listen to this zappa interview!!! And then they can eat there own hearts out!!!!
Exactly!
Over here in the UK we had the rock singer Screaming Lord Sutch, who started the 'Raving Loony Party'. Sutch, and others in the party stood in several elections for Members of Parliament 🙂 After Sutch's death (he took his own life) several of his proposals were later taken up by British governments - lowering the voting age to 18 for one.
Thanks again Bob.
Well done, Sutch!... via Henry.
“One of the best things about Bob is that he’s a smoker.” Lol
45:28
I'm not following who Bob is here that they are referring to?
OMG this is a wonderful Christmas gift. How come I never heard this interview before? Miss you Frank and this German anti-capitalist would love to discuss economics with you … in another life ❤
pure dope thanks bob!
Wow!!! This is pure gold. Please tell me there is part 2 of this!!!
Part 2
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@@bobonzappa Merry Christmas!!!!!🎁
Merry Christmas @@charlessimon8688 !
I was never convinced by the idea of Zappa as a politician. His musical ability and composing skills continually astonished me since first hearing him in 1969. When he mooted a political move I was dismayed. Thankfully it never worked out.
Lol yes, look at the geniuses we’ve had since. Lol
@@WhyTheHorseface Maybe but that's not the reason I was dismayed. Political life usually always ends in failure or worse and he was primarily a musician of the highest calibre and a man with almost limitless imagination. What a waste that would have been. As an outsider to the USA it looks to me like you have also have to have the deepest pockets to play that game irrespective of your political ideology.
That would have been greater than Nader...
I agree.
My 13yo read catch 22 , 451 etc todays kids should read books
A way to intrigue kids about books is to tell them FINNEGANS WAKE is a radio program about video games and whatever else they're into today.
Then they start to play with it - which was James Joyce's point.
"Television kills telephony in brothers' broil. Our eyes demand their turn. Let them be seen!" (FINNEGANS WAKE, p.52, line 18)
Part 2
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Creationism is not science
And few month later, he developped cancer...probably coïncidence
Wow I still am wondering since his death about that idea too
If Frank became president,they would have done the same as their doing to Trump now,they will not have outsiders becoming president,,,, he'd also be totally sensored like Alex Jones...
and I believe unlike many others ...that Frank would have supported Trumps economic policies...Many believe he would be in bed with the democrats but he would be horrified at what the left has become.
Zappa wouldn't have attempted a coup or steal secret documents like Trump or spread easily conspiracy theories like Alex Jones.
He would've warned all americans for the theocratic fascists in the Republican Party as he did on Crossfire in the mid 80s.
Trump isn't really an outsider in any important sense though. That's his own self-marketing stragegy. He's a mega-rich member of the ruling class like the rest of these bastards. Trump isn't a free speech advocate, he's a totally corrupt fascist.
It astounds me how someone could listen to Frank talk and ascertain any resemblance to Donald Trump. Wow. Stunned.
but you listened to Frank and believe he is not religious so what do you know...he said republicans are pure unbridled evil and the democrats wish they were republicans...guess what ..their wish came true...he was a first amendment fundementalist...he believed in low taxes and weaponry to defend the country..@@WhyTheHorseface
and now he is dead
Yeah, but we can still talk to "him"... at least, I can.
@@bobdobbs3178 Hmmm, good for you, if he isn't being snide.