Famous Zappa covers
Famous Zappa covers
One of my favorite non-Frank versions of "Peaches en Regalia" was on the Dixie Dregs live album "California Screamin'" which Dweezil guested on. There are not too many bands than can take on the task of covering Frank's repertoire but the Dregs were certainly worthy. Another favorite of mine is Gov't Mule's instrumental version of "Pygmy Twylyte" which appeared on the bonus disc of "Live w/ a little help from Our Friends" (Gov't Mule has also covered "Trouble Every Day" a few times live)
Others?
Absolutely, the Dixie Dregs did an impressive rendition of "Peaches en Regalia", and having Dweezil as a guest surely added a layer of authenticity to it. It's a testament to Frank's influence that so many varied and talented artists have tried their hand at his tracks. Speaking of other covers, Phish has played “Peaches en Regalia” numerous times in their live shows. Their jam-band style brings a unique flavor to it. Additionally, Zappa Plays Zappa, led by Dweezil, has done exceptional work in continuing Frank's legacy by playing many of his tracks with astonishing precision. It's heartening to see Frank's work live on and inspire so many artists across genres.
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In the interest of full disclosure, this favorite FZ cover was performed by my son, Maxwell.
Without giving you a very long and (possibly) boring backstory, Dweezil had Max upload his cover of Rat Tomago to Dweezil's old website (this is now saved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsoNyEw_CTQ). After several other requested covers (including an unrequested cover of "Fwakstension" which seems to have been eaten by the interweb), Max attended Dweezilla and wound up playing Rat Tomago with ZPZ twice before a paying audience - first at Bearsville (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-fWMWUHgns) then in Tarrytown (in this clip, Dweezil gives the full backstory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM_ohCv3BqU).
Seeing Frank three times: $75
Seeing Dweezil eight times and counting: $totally worth it
Seeing your son play your favorite Zappa solo with Dweezil: priceless
I do not have any pictures or audio from the special FZ song I remember singing. It was from Michael Hedges' performance in the Student Union Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno or slope game