Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

May. 01,2007

Rating：

7.8

Genre：

Documentary Music

Keywords：

Rock 'n' Roll Jazz Classical Music

Trailer Synopsis Cast

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

Frank Zappa as Self (archive footage)

Dweezil Zappa as Self

Billy Bob Thornton as Self

George Duke as Self

Napoleon Murphy Brock as Self

Warren Cuccurullo as Self

Moon Unit Zappa as Self

Steve Vai as Self

Ahmet Zappa as Self

Alice Cooper as Self

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