OCT 26, 1973Armadillo World HeadquartersFriday · Austin, TX, United States
night 1 / 2Frank Zappa played Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, TX, United States, on Friday, 26 October 1973, night 1 of 2. With him on stage: Ralph Humphrey, Chester Thompson, Napoleon Murphy Brock, George Duke, Bruce Fowler, Tom Fowler and Ruth Underwood. The documented setlist runs to 12 songs, opening with “Cosmik Debris” and closing with “Mr. Green Genes”. A soundboard recording circulates, best grade A+.
Setlist
- 01Cosmik Debris
- 02Inca Roads
- 03Pygmy Twylyte
- 04The Idiot Bastard Son
- 05Cheepnis
- 06Big Swifty
- 07Dickie's Such An Assholeincludes: world premiere
- 08Farther Oblivion
- 09Mr. Green Geneslisted as Mr Green Genes
- 10King Kong
- 11Chunga's Revenge
- 12Mr. Green Geneslisted as Mr Green Genes→ quotes: Dickie's Such An Asshole
Line-up · 4b
- Frank Zappaguitar, vocals
- Ralph Humphreydrums
- Chester Thompsondrums
- Napoleon Murphy Brocktenor saxophone, vocals
- George Dukekeyboards, vocals
- Bruce Fowlertrombone
- Tom Fowlerbass
- Ruth Underwoodpercussion
Recording
SBDA+
80 min, SBD, A+
At Armadillo World Headquarters · 8 dates
- MAR 10, 1973
- OCT 23, 1973
- OCT 27, 1973night 2 of 2 · "Roxy & Elsewhere"
- MAY 20, 1975night 1 of 2
- MAY 21, 1975night 2 of 2
- SEP 13, 1977
- OCT 16, 19801980 Fall tour