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Frank Zappa
Newspaper clipping advertising Frank Zappa and the Mothers performing at Bridges Auditorium in Claremont, California, on Friday, April 11, 1975.
Historical Context
• The Tour: This historic performance marked the premiere opening night of the Mothers' legendary 1975 “Bongo Fury” spring tour, which famously featured longtime collaborator Captain Beefheart.
• The Infamous Student Prank: This specific concert inspired one of Pomona College's most legendary student capers. Following the show, a couple of math students climbed onto the roof of Big Bridges and temporarily replaced the carved stone name and portrait of classical composer Frédéric Chopin on the building's facade with a perfectly matched styrofoam recreation of Frank Zappa's face and name.
Concert Details Shown
• Venue: Bridges Auditorium (presented by the Associated Students of Harvey Mudd College).
• Schedule: Two shows on a single night, scheduled for 8:00 pm and 11:30 pm.
• Ticket Pricing: Reserved seating tiers cost a modest $6.50, $5.50, and $4.50
Frank Zappa - Before (Poster)
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