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No Commercial Potential: The Saga Of Frank Zappa
by David Walley

No Commercial Potential: The Saga Of Frank Zappa
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Author: David Walley
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-08-22
ISBN: 0306807106
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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  • ISBN13: 9780306807107
  • Condition: New
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Book Review: For Hungry Freaks!
Summary: 5 Stars

David Walley third and last edition of NO COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL: THE SAGA OF FRANK ZAPPA was published in 1995. After reading the 1st edition in 1972 (hot of the press) and in the spirit of "Absolutely Free," I immediately gave my copy to the organist of a rock band called The Last Rite (well known in Columbus, Ohio at the time). He, of course, was delighted and still has the book. Thus, when I saw the 3rd edition availabl, I immediately purchased it. However, this time, I won't give it away.

If you are like me, when you read this SAGA, you'll get flashbacks to your youth. It's a great book for those of us who want to remember the 60's and 70's.

"The more things change, the more they stay the same" is a truism that hits the reader right between the eyes. I was stunned when I realized Zappa's freedom of speech struggle did not change over his entire life course. It is a book filled with paradox. Although the serious theme of freedom of speech is found in the book, it includes much to make one giggle. I read the entire book on an airplane and caught myself laughing aloud.

I enjoyed reading NO COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL: THE SAGA OF FRANK ZAPPA just as much as I did the first time.

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