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Oct 14, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 14 1988 - Frank Zappa Released the Live Album Broadway the Hard Way.

On this day October 14 1988, Frank Zappa released Broadway the Hard Way, a live album recorded during his 1988 world tour. Unlike his earlier live records, this one featured entirely new material, mixing sharp political satire with jazz fusion and rock experimentation.

The album showcased Zappa’s wit and fearless commentary on social and political issues of the time, taking aim at figures...

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