FEB 25, 1988Syria MosqueThursday · Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Frank Zappa played Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh, PA, United States, on Thursday, 25 February 1988. With him on stage: Chad Wackerman, Paul Carman, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Mike Keneally, Ed Mann, Robert Martin, Kurt McGettrick, Scott Thunes, Ike Willis and Albert Wing. The documented setlist runs to 21 songs, opening with “The Black Page” and closing with “Strictly Genteel”. An audience recording circulates, best grade B+.

Setlist

1. 01The Black Page
2. 02Who Needs The Peace Corps?
3. 03We're Turning Again
4. 04Alien Orifice
5. 05Why Don't You Like Me?tape: parts on BTHW
6. 06Dickie's Such An Asshole
7. 07When The Lie's So Big
8. 08Planet Of The Baritone Women
9. 09Any Kind Of Pain
10. 10Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk
11. 11The Torture Never Stops Medleytape: Lonesome Cowboy Burt on TBBYNHIYL
12. 12Packard Goose Medley
13. 13Lucille Has Messed My Mind Up
14. 14Bamboozled By Love
15. 15King Kong
16. 16Stairway To Heaven
17. 17Andy
18. 18Inca Roads
19. 19I Am The Walrus
20. 20The Illinois Enema Bandit
21. 21Strictly Genteel

Line-up · 7c

• Frank Zappaguitar, vocals
• Chad Wackermandrums
• Paul Carmanalto saxophone
• Bruce Fowlertrombone
• Walt Fowlertrumpet
• Mike Keneallyguitar, keyboards, vocals
• Ed Mannpercussion
• Robert Martinkeyboards, vocals
• Kurt McGettrickbaritone saxophone
• Scott Thunesbass, synth bass
• Ike Willisguitar, vocals
• Albert Wingtenor saxophone

Recording

AudB+

150 min, Aud, B+

Official release

Appears on:

The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life

At Syria Mosque · 6 dates

1. MAY 6, 1973MOI with JL Ponty
2. NOV 6, 1974"Roxy & Elsewhere"
3. NOV 5, 1976
4. NOV 17, 19841984 - 20th Anniversary World tour
5. MAR 8, 19881988 - The last tour

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