Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and the Secret History of Maximalism

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The book offers a comparative exploration of the musical and cultural contributions of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, highlighting their collaborative and antagonistic relationship. It delves into their mixed media experiments, reflecting the avant-garde spirit of California's counterculture. By examining the intersection of Zappa's innovative artistry and Beefheart's dada blues, the narrative celebrates the joys of imaginative excess and the unique creative landscape they inhabited.