Thanks for reminding me of this excellent track, John. I've seen Dweezil twice at The Sage, Gateshead (a purpose-built concert hall with acoustics that allow you to hear every note each musician plays). On the second occasion the band had a big screen so they could play along with Frank for a few numbers. Fabulous guitarist though Dweezil is - Steve Vai taught him - the guy simply couldn't compete. The entire audience just sat open-mouthed as Zappa Snr let rip.

Actually it was Frank's attitudes and values as much as his music that prompted this post. He championed anyone who society perceived as 'different'. In 'Trouble Every Day' he states "I'm not black...but there are a hell of a lot of times I wish I wasn't white". And he was the so-called moral majority's worst enemy.

That's why I figured there might be one or two folks round these parts who might want to raise a glass to the guy come December 4th.