Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

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Frank Zappa: The Torture Never Stops

"An Evening Live With Frank Zappa"

2008

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5.8(3 votes)

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Halloween, New York City, 1981 Live at The Palladium with Ray White, Steve Vai, Bobby Martin, Tommy Mars, Ed Mann, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman

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Steve Vai

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Tommy Mars

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Robert Martin

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Scott Thunes

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Chad Wackerman

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