16 December 2022 – In 1972, following the aftermath of being pushed off stage at the Rainbow Theatre in London by a crazed attendee, Frank Zappa found himself recuperating for months in his home in the hills of Los Angeles. Although he was confined to a wheelchair and in immense pain, his work ethic could not be tamed, and he would end up having one of the most prolific years of his hugely prolific career. During this time, he managed, among other things, to assemble an ensemble that quenched his thirst and desire to work with a large “Electric Orchestra.” Ultimately, he contracted a 20-piece group for recording sessions and an eight-city tour. Shortly thereafter, a scaled down 10-piece configuration, now popularly known as the “Petite Wazoo” toured for almost two months. After all was said and done, Zappa finished the experiment with two albums in the can – Waka/Jawaka and The Grand Wazoo...
- 12/16/2022
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
England and France drew their opening game after a Joleon Lescott header was cancelled out by Samir Nasri’s low strike from the edge of the area. Chances were at a premium and James Milner had arguably the best chance of the lot but could not score after rounding the keeper.
Hodgson sprung something of a surprise by selecting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left, but apart from the young Arsenal star England lined up as most expected. Milner was chosen over Theo Walcott on the right, primarily for his defensive diligence, and Danny Welbeck’s mobility was chosen over Carroll’s physicality, a nod perhaps to the physical but slightly lead-footed French centre backs .
France were missing Yann M’vila, but Alou Diarra was passed fit and filled the holding midfield position. Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye and Chelsea’s Florent Malouda were selected ahead of him, with the attacking trio of Benzema,...
Hodgson sprung something of a surprise by selecting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left, but apart from the young Arsenal star England lined up as most expected. Milner was chosen over Theo Walcott on the right, primarily for his defensive diligence, and Danny Welbeck’s mobility was chosen over Carroll’s physicality, a nod perhaps to the physical but slightly lead-footed French centre backs .
France were missing Yann M’vila, but Alou Diarra was passed fit and filled the holding midfield position. Newcastle’s Yohan Cabaye and Chelsea’s Florent Malouda were selected ahead of him, with the attacking trio of Benzema,...
- 6/11/2012
- by Alan Frost
- Obsessed with Film
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