#353 - News with Nick | Three for Thursday | Jay’s Jambalaya: Remembering Ike Willis
We kick off with News with Nick! D4VD is getting pulled from streaming services following gruesome murder charges, Kanye owes some royalties, and Weird Al is coming to Broadway. Plus, Nick did his homework and discusses his thoughts on Heavy Metal Parking Lot and updates the guys on his Sopranos progress.
Song: Frank Zappa - “Joe’s Garage”
Next, Greg brings us a Three for Thursday. We listen to Nels Cline’s blazing solo on a Wilco track, dig into a Bruce Hornsby classic, and close with some classic Aphex Twin.
Songs:
Wilco - “Side with the Seeds”
Bruce Hornsby - “The Way It Is (Live - 1998/99)”
Aphex Twin - “T69 Collapse”
We end the show with a hot bowl of Jay’s Jambalaya. Ike Willis was a staple of Frank Zappa’s ensemble from 1979 until Zappa’s final tour in 1988. A versatile guitarist and vocalist, we listen to some of his notable contributions to the Zappa discography. Willis passed last week at the age of 70. Next, we learn about Fender’s desperate attempt to prevent other guitar manufacturers’ from building ‘S’ shaped guitars, despite losing a patent case in the U.S. years ago. Finally, Jay brings us up to speed on his trip to LA.
Song: Frank Zappa - “Outside Now (Live)”