Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968 (2024)
Overview
Shot on July 23, 1968, this historical 16mm footage of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA has been newly restored from the Vault! The film has been newly synced to the 2023 mixes, marking the first time it's ever been seen with audio. Frank Zappa never had the opportunity to see this footage synced to the music. Now you do. The film was shot in increments and features silent performance footage of The Mothers along with scenes involving The Freaks and the premier of The GTO's (Girls Together Outrageously). In the audience were Flo & Eddie (The Turtles), John Mayall, Elliot Ingber (The Fraternity Of Man), Alice Cooper and members of the Rolling Stones.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.851 |
Directed By
Crew
Frank Zappa
Craig Parker Adams
John Polito
Joe Travers
Dick Kunc
TOP CAST
Pamela Des Barres
Miss Pamela
Mercy Fontenot
Miss Mercy
Cynthia Cale-Binion
Miss Cinderella
Linda Sue Parker
Miss Sparky
Luz Selenia Offerrall
Miss Lucy
Sandra Leano
Miss Sandra
Christine Ann Frka
Miss Christine
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