Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

1985 · 57 min · ★ 8.1 · Music

Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

Directed by Frank Zappa · Written by Frank Zappa

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