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KillUgly
 Post subject: Re: Ike Willis in ZPZ
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:34 am 
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I agree about Ike's guitar playing. I didn't realize he was such a good soloist. Obviously that was something he didn't get to do with Frank.

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When I saw Ike a couple weeks ago I asked him about ZPZ and he said as long as Gail is walking this earth it won't happen. I asked him about the root of the problem and he said GZ harbored resentment towards him from the time he joined the band. Frank handpicked this 20 yr. old black kid from the inner city to be the frontman for the band and she didn't like it. He also implied that GZ resented Frank and Ike's relationship, that they got on real well and had alot of fun together. Frank wasn't supposed to have friends. I'm sure there's more to it than that but that's the jist of what he told me.

On many of Ike's solos I got goose-bumbs,at first I thought it was the beer & hearing Franks music! But the guy can play! He has found that sound that turned our heads in the first place,and I call it Zappa-esk.whatever,but it makes me stop and hear,then want more! PP doe's have CD's of non-FZ material,that guess what! Is influenced by FZ. Why that would offend anyone? Thats your guess.Now I wonder was Ray not able to expand his guitar prowness in loo of DZ? One thing I do know is if Ike and Ray ever got together lookout! :mrgreen:


Ike said Ray was going to go out w/ P/O on an upcoming tour. That would be great to see and hear but unfortunately P/O doesn't come out west.
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I'd happily call Hoglan a fat blob to his face, 'cause I know I could run, dance, or crawl away. Great drummer though
What about Vinnie as an alumnus. I know Travers has made the drum stool his own but if Bozzio could mange it, why not VC. I suspect he might even have more cross-over appeal anyway...

After thinking about it for a minute, I think that you could probably get away with calling Gene a fat blob. He would most likely laugh and say "More to Love!!"
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I would LOVE to be a member of a band that plays Zappa music, this is unfortunately not the case. Though I DID offer my services to them.
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 Post subject: Re: Ike Willis in ZPZ
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KillUgly wrote:
I agree about Ike's guitar playing. I didn't realize he was such a good soloist. Obviously that was something he didn't get to do with Frank.

KillUgly wrote:
When I saw Ike a couple weeks ago I asked him about ZPZ and he said as long as Gail is walking this earth it won't happen. I asked him about the root of the problem and he said GZ harbored resentment towards him from the time he joined the band. Frank handpicked this 20 yr. old black kid from the inner city to be the frontman for the band and she didn't like it. He also implied that GZ resented Frank and Ike's relationship, that they got on real well and had alot of fun together. Frank wasn't supposed to have friends. I'm sure there's more to it than that but that's the jist of what he told me.

On many of Ike's solos I got goose-bumbs,at first I thought it was the beer & hearing Franks music! But the guy can play! He has found that sound that turned our heads in the first place,and I call it Zappa-esk.whatever,but it makes me stop and hear,then want more! PP doe's have CD's of non-FZ material,that guess what! Is influenced by FZ. Why that would offend anyone? Thats your guess.Now I wonder was Ray not able to expand his guitar prowness in loo of DZ? One thing I do know is if Ike and Ray ever got together lookout! :mrgreen:


Ike said Ray was going to go out w/ P/O on an upcoming tour. That would be great to see and hear but unfortunately P/O doesn't come out west.

Then go east young man! 8) Those two with either band would be a thrill for sure,now how do we get Glen to sneak `em out west? That is the question,and if they sing or advertise do they need lawyers? I think it should be like a rave,only a few know till a few days before.Hard for them to tour the left coast,with ZFT in LA.
Sad,a lot of us grew up with Ray & Ike singing FZ's songs.(and Napi to) :mrgreen:

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after seeing pp a couple of weeks ago and chatting with ike between sets, he looks about the same as he has for the last 5 or so years, a bit older, a bit more grey hair, but still a great performer of zappa music; his guitar solos demonstrated he truly gets it, his vocals may be off a bit from old days, but lucille was still delivered strong & clear, the goose bump factor is still present



Height and weight...height and weight...We all know he is a fantastic musician and would be great in ZPZ...Height and weight so we can settle this???


Can you please change your name to Trendmonger West? it would simplify matters and be most fitting.



Give me a break...my arthritic condition would never allow me to type that much... :shock:
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People are making a bigger deal about Ike being a little overweight (stupid) than Slapp Happy Nappy being an alledged repeat sexual offender. What is wrong with you people? Ike must be in his fifties OF COURSE HE IS A LITTLE OVERWEIGHT. All you geezers out there must be able to relate to that. Shit, I'm 30 and a little heavier than I was a few years ago. Who gives a shit? I can just see it now... DZ: Hey Ike, wanna jam in ZPZ? IW: Sure. DZ: Cool. Just as long as your weight is under control. We cant have people thinking the members of this band dont work out. Think Robert Martin... except black. Thats what we need in a vocalist/guitar player. We have weekly weigh-ins, and if you no pass you no get paid. You know what I mean? IW: Uhhhhh....No. :roll:

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People are making a bigger deal about Ike being a little overweight (stupid) than Slapp Happy Nappy being an alledged repeat sexual offender. What is wrong with you people? Ike must be in his fifties OF COURSE HE IS A LITTLE OVERWEIGHT. All you geezers out there must be able to relate to that. Shit, I'm 30 and a little heavier than I was a few years ago. Who gives a shit? I can just see it now... DZ: Hey Ike, wanna jam in ZPZ? IW: Sure. DZ: Cool. Just as long as your weight is under control. We cant have people thinking the members of this band dont work out. Think Robert Martin... except black. Thats what we need in a vocalist/guitar player. We have weekly weigh-ins, and if you no pass you no get paid. You know what I mean? IW: Uhhhhh....No. :roll:



Obviously Joel you have not properly read the thread, we all want Ike in ZPZ. The controversy started when Daisy claimed Ike was in good shape, I mentioned that he was obese. People challenged that assessment, I gave (3) estimated weights (high-medium-low) for Ike at his height. I then consulted the BMI chart and not only is Ike overweight at the high end at best, but is most likely extremely obese (also known as morbidly obese).

This is just another example of shot the messenger, unfortunately I gained some weight when I turned 46 after a lifetime of being in top athletic condition and I can tell you from my experience and looking at a recent video that Ike is packing some pounds. That being said I love him as a singer/musician and wish that somehow he could perform in ZPZ.
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 Post subject: Re: Ike Willis in ZPZ
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Obviously Joel you have not properly read the thread, we all want Ike in ZPZ. The controversy started when Daisy claimed Ike was in good shape, I mentioned that he was obese. People challenged that assessment, I gave (3) estimated weights (high-medium-low) for Ike at his height. I then consulted the BMI chart and not only is Ike overweight at the high end at best, but is most likely extremely obese (also known as morbidly obese).

This is just another example of shot the messenger, unfortunately I gained some weight when I turned 46 after a lifetime of being in top athletic condition and I can tell you from my experience and looking at a recent video that Ike is packing some pounds. That being said I love him as a singer/musician and wish that somehow he could perform in ZPZ.

Goddammit, we need to get to the bottom of this.
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 Post subject: Re: Ike Willis in ZPZ
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Plook wrote:
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People are making a bigger deal about Ike being a little overweight (stupid) than Slapp Happy Nappy being an alledged repeat sexual offender. What is wrong with you people? Ike must be in his fifties OF COURSE HE IS A LITTLE OVERWEIGHT. All you geezers out there must be able to relate to that. Shit, I'm 30 and a little heavier than I was a few years ago. Who gives a shit? I can just see it now... DZ: Hey Ike, wanna jam in ZPZ? IW: Sure. DZ: Cool. Just as long as your weight is under control. We cant have people thinking the members of this band dont work out. Think Robert Martin... except black. Thats what we need in a vocalist/guitar player. We have weekly weigh-ins, and if you no pass you no get paid. You know what I mean? IW: Uhhhhh....No. :roll:



Obviously Joel you have not properly read the thread, we all want Ike in ZPZ. The controversy started when Daisy claimed Ike was in good shape, I mentioned that he was obese. People challenged that assessment, I gave (3) estimated weights (high-medium-low) for Ike at his height. I then consulted the BMI chart and not only is Ike overweight at the high end at best, but is most likely extremely obese (also known as morbidly obese).

This is just another example of shot the messenger, unfortunately I gained some weight when I turned 46 after a lifetime of being in top athletic condition and I can tell you from my experience and looking at a recent video that Ike is packing some pounds. That being said I love him as a singer/musician and wish that somehow he could perform in ZPZ.


Plook, when Daisy said Ike was in great shape she was talking about how he no longer had a problem with drugs and was in good spirits and doing and performing well. I'm sure she knows that Ike isn't going to be doing any modeling for fitness magazines or running in any marathons anytime soon. You're the one that blew this thing up into the great weight debate.
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KillUgly wrote:
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People are making a bigger deal about Ike being a little overweight (stupid) than Slapp Happy Nappy being an alledged repeat sexual offender. What is wrong with you people? Ike must be in his fifties OF COURSE HE IS A LITTLE OVERWEIGHT. All you geezers out there must be able to relate to that. Shit, I'm 30 and a little heavier than I was a few years ago. Who gives a shit? I can just see it now... DZ: Hey Ike, wanna jam in ZPZ? IW: Sure. DZ: Cool. Just as long as your weight is under control. We cant have people thinking the members of this band dont work out. Think Robert Martin... except black. Thats what we need in a vocalist/guitar player. We have weekly weigh-ins, and if you no pass you no get paid. You know what I mean? IW: Uhhhhh....No. :roll:



Obviously Joel you have not properly read the thread, we all want Ike in ZPZ. The controversy started when Daisy claimed Ike was in good shape, I mentioned that he was obese. People challenged that assessment, I gave (3) estimated weights (high-medium-low) for Ike at his height. I then consulted the BMI chart and not only is Ike overweight at the high end at best, but is most likely extremely obese (also known as morbidly obese).

This is just another example of shot the messenger, unfortunately I gained some weight when I turned 46 after a lifetime of being in top athletic condition and I can tell you from my experience and looking at a recent video that Ike is packing some pounds. That being said I love him as a singer/musician and wish that somehow he could perform in ZPZ.


Plook, when Daisy said Ike was in great shape she was talking about how he no longer had a problem with drugs and was in good spirits and doing and performing well. I'm sure she knows that Ike isn't going to be doing any modeling for fitness magazines or running in any marathons anytime soon. You're the one that blew this thing up into the great weight debate.

My brothers are we not splitting hairs? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,and Music is the Best! :| :mrgreen:

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For the record, I'm not talking about anybodies waist size anymore. Especially mine. 8)
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For the record, I'm not talking about anybodies waist size anymore. Especially mine. 8)



I just got to read this recent stuff, I have been busy, pretty funny...I needed a good laugh!
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OMG Joel if FA grew that hair out and a go-tee...he would like just like Ike!!!

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he would like just like Ike!!!

I like that Ike likes to like too! Picture Ike in a Tutu! Now thats funny!
I know,picture me in a tutu,thats even more fun. :lol: :mrgreen:

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Now, you boys! If you don't settle down I'm going to have to send you to bed without any dessert!
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Now, you boys! If you don't settle down I'm going to have to send you to bed without any dessert!

No mo' tutu jokes? :mrgreen:

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Who's Ike willis?

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He starred in all those "Die Hard" movies, didn't he?

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Ike is NOT a whore nor does he have a drug problem anymore. I just saw him play with P/O in Eindhoven and at the Zappanale. He was in great shape...didn't break a sweat and was clearly not high on anything except the music.


I'm relieved to hear he's gotten over his drug problem. I talked to him once when he was in some distress, and it was a truly haunting moment for me. I've been worried about him ever since. Thanks for the good news!

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Ike is NOT a whore nor does he have a drug problem anymore. I just saw him play with P/O in Eindhoven and at the Zappanale. He was in great shape...didn't break a sweat and was clearly not high on anything except the music.


I'm relieved to hear he's gotten over his drug problem. I talked to him once when he was in some distress, and it was a truly haunting moment for me. I've been worried about him ever since. Thanks for the good news!


feets!

I'm glad you didn't get washed away in the flood!!!!!
I know this is not on-topic, but...
dude! I'm glad you didn't get washed away in the flood!!!!!
Tell us xyqa is alright too!

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feetlightup wrote:
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Ike is NOT a whore nor does he have a drug problem anymore. I just saw him play with P/O in Eindhoven and at the Zappanale. He was in great shape...didn't break a sweat and was clearly not high on anything except the music.


I'm relieved to hear he's gotten over his drug problem. I talked to him once when he was in some distress, and it was a truly haunting moment for me. I've been worried about him ever since. Thanks for the good news!


feets!

I'm glad you didn't get washed away in the flood!!!!!
I know this is not on-topic, but...
dude! I'm glad you didn't get washed away in the flood!!!!!
Tell us xyqa is alright too!


Hey Punky! Yeah, I'm doing just fine. Had to lose the carpeting in the basement, but otherwise no big losses. Xyqa had some flood problems too, but she seems to be ok too.

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[quote="just plain doug"]He starred in all those "Die Hard" movies, didn't he?
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just plain doug wrote:
Joel Osteen wrote:
Who's Ike willis?

He starred in all those "Die Hard" movies, didn't he?

Joel Osteen wrote:
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He starred in all those "Die Hard" movies, didn't he?
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Slappa da bass!!!!

Like thats Ike with a shave & a haircut? Now he is kool? Is that what you mean? JO? Thats OJ backwards,why thats a slappa your face :twisted: :mrgreen:

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