The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010
2h 20m
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.
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