[Lurker]

I had the privilege of attending 5 Zappa shows. Each one was unique and he never failed to surround himself with the finest musicians available. He demanded, and got, the best they had to offer.

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[real saxophonist]

I'm friends with John Wackerman, Chad's younger brother. We were the same class in high school, just on opposite ends of the country.

Met him when he was playing with Maynard Ferguson.

[FMBass]

You beat me by one.
I’ve been to four.
Agree with your assessment.

At the pier in NYC I saw him stop a tune to make the band start over, because they “weren’t doing it right”.