Dweezil Zappa Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dweezil Zappa.

Dweezil Zappa, born on September 5, 1969, is an American musician, guitarist, and actor. He is the son of the legendary musician Frank Zappa and Gail Zappa. Growing up with music as an integral part of his upbringing, Dweezil developed a passion for playing the guitar from an early age.

In the 1980s, Dweezil embarked on a music career of his own, releasing his debut album "Havin' a Bad Day" in 1986. He gained recognition for his unique guitar skills, dynamic performances, and eclectic style that blended various genres including rock, funk, and jazz.

Dweezil Zappa's musical journey has been heavily influenced by his father's avant-garde and experimental compositions. Over the years, he has worked diligently to preserve and perform his father's extensive catalogue, often touring with his band, Zappa Plays Zappa. Through this project, Dweezil has paid homage to Frank Zappa's musical legacy by meticulously reinterpreting and performing his father's complex compositions.

Beyond music, Dweezil has made appearances in various films and TV shows, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, expanding his musical horizons and contributing to the enrichment of his own artistic style.

Dweezil Zappa continues to be an influential figure in the music industry, carrying forward the innovative and eclectic spirit of his father while establishing himself as an accomplished musician in his own right.

I didn't really hear any other music other than what my dad

I didn't really hear any other music other than what my dad was working on until I was 12. My recollection of hearing other music was that I liked some things that I heard but I always thought, 'Where's the rest of it?' It didn't have the same amount of detail or instrumentation or imagination in the arrangements.

The thing with food is that you can give 20 people the same

The thing with food is that you can give 20 people the same recipe and the same ingredients, and somebody's going to make it better than somebody else, and that's the creativity of it. It's like music. You could have a bunch of people playing the same piece, and somebody's gonna play it better.

Food

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he w

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he was also very serious about composing music. In reality there are only a handful of skilled players who can play his most complex pieces. It takes a lot of patience to learn and requires a fantastic memory.

Humor

Well, Steve Vai joined my dad's band right around the time w

Well, Steve Vai joined my dad's band right around the time when I actually started playing guitar. So he gave me a couple of lessons on fundamentals, and gave me some scales and practice things to work on. But I pretty much learned everything by ear.

Dad

For me, the most difficult thing is that I am learning melod

For me, the most difficult thing is that I am learning melodies on guitar from some songs whose melodies were not meant to be played on guitar. Ever. They were intended mostly for keyboards or melodic percussion.

Learning

And, you know, my dad would show me some things sometimes, b

And, you know, my dad would show me some things sometimes, but the best things that I got to do were to actually see really good players play up close. That gives you an idea of fingering and technique and what not.

Dad

I liked a lot of the things other people liked - Jimi Hendri

I liked a lot of the things other people liked - Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Van Halen, AC/DC - but if I compared it to my dad's music, there just seemed to be elements missing.

Dad

On the average, I don't spend more than 15 minutes in the ca

On the average, I don't spend more than 15 minutes in the car - to go to the golf course or the gym. And that's the only time I listen to the radio.

Car