Zappa - The End

And so the mystical, talented enigma that was Frank Zappa was taken away before he could ever complete all that he wanted to do. He claimed to have been "done", but given more time, given more technology who knows what treats Zappa could have churned out?

Zappa may have stated over and over again that he did not care to be remembered and yet, here we are. Tribute bands spring up all the time, courses are taught in which one analyzes his works, his albums continue to sell and the world has not forgotten about Frank. On the contrary, it may be safe to say they are just as fascinated by him now as they were when The Mothers first burst onto the scene. Perhaps even more.

Zappa was a talented guitar player, a talented composer of both satirical music and of more serious, classical compositions, he was a social historian and journalist and he always brought the best out in all of the musicians who had the honor to work with him.

And so, I end Evolution / Revolution , but not without a signature Zappa quote that personally puts a smile on my face and that perhaps perfectly encapsulates everything that was Frank Zappa: "People suck."