The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa hologram tour has a series of five dates set for the U.K. The presentation comes out of a partnership formed in 2017 between the late guitarist’s estate, the Zappa Family Trust and hologram developers Eyellusion.
Each show will feature footage of Frank Zappa, who died in 1993, performing live in the ’70s. Former Zappa band members guitarists Ray White and Mike Keneally, bassist Scott Thunes and multi-instrumentalists Robert Martin and Ed Mann will participate in the tour as will drummer and Zappa archivist Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers. “In 1974, Frank Zappa transformed his Los Angeles rehearsal space into a sound stage and cranked out a passionate, trademark performance seen only by the camera operators in the room who captured every last bizarrely beautiful moment. This footage, locked away in the Zappa vaults for 44 years, will serve as the basis for what will be the world’s most ambitious hologram tour to date, blending live footage of Frank with outrageous visuals that offer a striking view into his complex musical works,” reads an announcement as per Pollstar.
The tour starts at Edinburgh Playhouse in Scotland on May 9. Next up is a trip to England for shows in Gateshead on May 11, Manchester on May 12, Birmingham on May 13 and London on May 14. Watch a trailer for The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa:
