Terry Bozzio

Acting

Terry Bozzio

Born 1950-12-27 · San Francisco, California, USA

Terry John Bozzio is an iconic American drummer and percussionist celebrated for his work with Frank Zappa, the New Wave band Missing Persons, and his jaw-droppingly massive custom drum setups. Inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1997, he is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and technically accomplished drummers in rock history.

Acting credits

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Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.

Twins

1988

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7.3

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.

Zappa

2020

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An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa is an Italian documentary that aired on the Videomusic channel on January 7, 1994. It includes footage from Zappa's Universe, Video From Hell, Does Humor Belong In Music?, Baby Snakes, The True Story Of 200 Motels, The Late Show, Zappa's May 17, 1988 show at Palacio de Deportes in Barcelona, Spain, The Dub Room Special, various other interviews and performances.

An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

1994

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4.3

Three women start a lunch wagon business but run into stiff resistance from a competitor.

Lunch Wagon

1981

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6.5

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007

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9.5

The ultimate concert took place on Labor Day Weekend 1983. Curated by Steve Wozniak (Apple computers), the 3 days of New Wave, Heavy Metal and Rock are legendary. Features performances from U2, the Clash, Judas Priest, Stevie Nicks, Scorpions, INXS, Men at Work, Stray Cats, Triumph, Missing Persons and more

US Festival 1983 Days 1-3

2009

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In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF 200 MOTELS' and 'UNCLE MEAT' (all 1987 releases) along with segments of 1988 shows still in preparation ('YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON STAGE ANYMORE'- which will be released after the multi-CD package, 'I NEED YOUR LOVE' - the homespun philosophy of Al Malkin, and 'AN AMERICAN DISSIDENT' - the homespun philosophy of Frank Zappa).

Video from Hell

1987

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Featuring Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Tommy Igoe, John Blackwell, Terry Bozzio with Efrain Toro, Nick Rich, Peter Erskine, Will Lee, and Jeff Berlin. These artists pay tribute to Buddy Rich, one of the greatest drummers of all time. With an all-star big band, they play not only Buddy classics but also their own hits. Over two hours of concert footage, plus almost two hours of rehearsal and backstage footage memorialize this historic drumming event. Special Features: Interview with Cathy Rich, rehearsal footage, pre-show and backstage. DVD produced by Neil Peart and Don Lombardi

Buddy Rich Memorial Concert

2009

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A mental journey - historical, political, musical and metaphysical - in contemporary times, from the Sixties until nowadays.

Stupor Mundi: Livre 2, Les Hommes qui mangèrent la montagne

2016

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Zappa Plays Zappa is the name of a concert tour and band led by Dweezil Zappa, the oldest son of the late composer and musician Frank Zappa. The show is a collection of Frank Zappa's rock-oriented compositions from 1960s to 1980s. Features Dweezil on lead guitar, Napoleon Murphy Brock (sax, flute, vocals), drummer/singer Terry Bozzio and electric guitarist Steve Vai.

Zappa Plays Zappa

2007

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Frank Zappa - The Broadcast Archives is a collection of live performances from the master of experimental and comedy rock. These Saturday Night Live performances demonstrate the musical genius and the progressive jazz-rock arrangements that were the signature of the phenomenal Frank Zappa. Featured tracks include: Peaches En Regalia I Am The Slime Purple Lagoon Dancing Fool The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing St Alphonso's Pancake Breakfast

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

2008

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Terry Bozzio: Live with the Tosca Strings

2008

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6.6

Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.

Baby Snakes

1979

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Terry Bozzio: Live in Concert (1998)...TERRY BOZZIO, LIVE IN CONCERT-NEW MUSIC FOR SOLO DRUMS IS THE MOST MELODIC, COMPLEX ORCHESTRATIONS AND COMPOSITIONS TERRY HAS COME UP WITH SO FAR.EXTREMELY DIFFICULT MULTILAYERED OSTINATOS IN ODD TIME SIGNATURES SUCH AS 7/16, 5/16, AND 9/8 WITH MELODIC COUNTERLINES AND SIMULTANEOUS POLYRHYTHMIC SOLOING.INCREDIBLE AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN AND LINEAR FUNK GROOVES AS WELL AS CLASSICAL FORMS, TWO-PART INVENTIONS AND "JAZZ FOR ONE" WITH WALKING BASSLINE ON TOM TOMS! 75 MIN.

Terry Bozzio: Live in Concert

1998

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Two of the most acclaimed drummers in history came together for a candid conversation and improvised performance that turned into an incredibly musical, entertaining and educational event.

Mike Portnoy on the “Art Of Drumming” with Terry Bozzio

2010

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This DVD features performances and interviews with some of the best drummers to ever work with Frank Zappa: Terry Bozzio, Chester Thompson, Chad Wackerman, Ruth Underwood, and Ralph Humphrey.

The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

2010

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Recorded live at Musician's Institute, Hollywood, CA, Solos & Duets features the incredible drumming of two of today's most exciting drum artists, Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Steve Vai) and Chad Wackerman (Men At Work, Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth). Included along with the spectacular individual and duo performances are interviews as well as the drummers' note-perfect duet of Zappa's infamous "Black Page #1.

Bozzio & Wackerman - Solos & Duets

2001