Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

Nan
2h 0m
2008
5.8 /10 (3)

An Evening Live With Frank Zappa

Overview

Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

Country : United States of America
Genre : Music
Languages : English
Released Date: 2008-05-01

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Frank Zappa

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Steve Vai

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Ed Mann

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Tommy Mars

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Robert Martin

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Scott Thunes

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Chad Wackerman

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