Dweezil Zappa In-Studio at Jonesy's Jukebox

Dweezil Zappa, famed musician and son of musical legend, Frank Zappa, sits down in the jukebox with Jonesy to talk about his father, his love for music, and jams out with Jonesy.
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[@bluestate69]

its so cool to see how passionate and proud he is about his dad, and his dad's music.

[@2112CO]

Dweezil has the best band going. Down too earth and great musicians. Music is the BEST!

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

nah, Phish is MUCH better and I've seen an awful lot of ZPZ shows. Sheila and the drummer are badasses tho, for sure.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@IgnatiusChinaski Nobody asked.

[@ANGRYEEL]

Hell yeah! Love Dweezil's playing. Seems like a genuinely cool guy as well. I think it's awesome that he's showcasing his fathers music live. Who better to do it? Steve in usual Quaalude mode even though he's sober LOL quite possibly the most placid interviewer ever. I'm a huge Zappa fan and a huge Pistols fan but Jesus H. Christ it's opposite ends of the spectrum guitar wise. Not that it matters. Both good stuff to crank on the stereo. Anyways...Dweezil rocks. Keep the great guests coming Jonesy!

[@sataniccommunist9045]

"Our dog hates christians" Frank Zappa. ( that story was worth the cringey interview...)

[@DropAnchor1978]

Dweezil is brilliant. Not only has he authentically carried the torch of his dad, Frank, but he has proven his own musical worth in the process. He has developed into a superb player and his current band just smokes.

[@beenderedonedat]

confessions is such a great album

[@FusionShredz]

thanks for this Jonesy. hearing about Frank Directly from his son is priceless to me =)

[@krycklund]

This feels like some guys hungover uncle rolled out of bed and started asking Dweezil random questions. Like jesus christ, zero energy, zero research into who Dweezil even is.

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Dweezils a nice guy but kind of boring. You can tell Jonseys bored of him.

[@brainsareus]

He's not Frank, in that way; that is for sure. Dweez inherited the talent; Moon inherited, the personality.

[@F1Slunk]

This interview was uncomfortable until they broke out the axes.

[@markblackwell9486]

Not much of a chemistry between them. Perhaps if Eddie Van Halen was chatting up Dweezil...

[@mrkv4k]

There was chemistry late in the interview, i think that Jonesy changed his attitude when they started playing.

[@teetoys76]

What ? Did you want them to make out !? 🙄

[@itsmefrisco]

You obviously didn’t watch until the end. Also, Eddie Van Halen is dead.

[@markblackwell9486]

@@itsmefrisco yes. I watched till the end. Yes I know Edward is dead. Thanks for all the help.

[@Gav671]

Love the Tshirt Jonesy.

[@austinque9]

@Maxine Twaters David & Mick

[@austinque9]

@Maxine Twaters Randy did base his look on Mick Ronson's look

[@LJarvo]

Ronson influenced Randy a lot, you can hear certain tones and effects in his playing with Ozzy that sound very Mick Ronson, aswell as the looks

[@lovedicedtomatoes9653]

"Baby I'm a want you" LOL This was great.

[@pechondelgado]

When is Dweezil gonna do Joe Rogan's podcast?

[@revrocks3]

I don't know the episode number but Dweezil was on JRE during the dust-up with his family.

[@charlesotis6971]

Well there you go

[@bobbaumeister5243]

That's a fact: Dweezil is awesome! So nice and positive - and a very good musician! Thanx Jonesy to have Dweezil

[@Guido.Fawkes.1]

The first question and I'm already dying lol. D. Zappa: 'That Lady Gaga documentary was great!" S. Jones: "Ugh, it was awful!" 🤣

[@lmjones7716]

Jonesy's so laid back these days he almost seems to be passive aggressive sometimes. I'm sure he's just chilled out.

[@RighteousBrother]

Man you guys are sensitive in the comments below, the interview is not awkward, its just too guys talking, ya'll used to those terrible radio and chat shows nowadays where everyone is super happy and best friends with everyone, that's dream world man. Edit: I came back to this interview 8 months later, and weirdly - it does sound quite awkward to me now at the start anyway.

[@Vichedges]

Nah dude, Steve was being passive aggressive for some reason. Like when he said "that's the big hit is it?". I'm a huge Steve Jones fan and can't stand Zappa's music but Steve was definitely being kind of a jerk to him. I wonder if there is some history there or if Steve doesn't like Zappa's music or if he was just in a bad mood?

[@plutoha6267]

@@Vichedges See I just got like because Dweezil was being pretentious and condescending at first.

[@sataniccommunist9045]

Mispronouncing Zappa is no God damn mistake!! Jonesy's a fucking tool bag..

[@ITSFULLOFSTARS1]

Millennial's are highly sensitive.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Weird vibe. Steve thinking about his shopping list maybe

[@outernothingness1177]

Couldn't imagine that I'd ever in my life would see Dweezil jamming with Steve Jones... This is just wonderful!

[@robburgess4556]

Why the fuck are they discussing Lady Gaga??!!

[@sharktroubles]

Just a coupla guys hangin' out. This is what makes Jonesy's Jukebox what it is. Steve's always Steve no matter who's in the studio with him. It's great!

[@philcilia4482]

Get out of the wrong side of the bed Jonesy!! Not the easiest interview to watch..

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, I don't like Zappa's music and he's boring in this interview. Steve was definitely being a bit hard on the guy too. I made it about halfway through before I had to turn it off.

[@EthnHayabusa]

Dweezil is awesome.

[@Specksworld]

Looks like J tried to put DZ on the spot ...lol Dweezil to smart for that!

[@beatvampire]

I like the fact that jonesy is putting him through his paces , seeing how free he is of musical snobbery ..he comes out lookin good

[@Vichedges]

Is there some history between these two? Or is Steve just having a bad day?

[@obbor4]

Dweezil is a seriously intelligent, and stellar musician, and Jonesy is a half wit moron, completely bereft of morals or any inkling of musical talent. I actually like his show, but, this guy is definitely on the low rung of the intelligence ladder.

[@Vichedges]

@@obbor4 faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

[@williamr3840]

But, that's just, like, your opinion, man. :0)

[@TucumcariTimmy]

Dweez & Jonesy searching for "The Chord With No Name".Gotta love it.

[@brentleebowman3594]

DWEEZIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tapeduk]

It's hard to believe Dweezil is 50 years old......I remember seeing film footage of baby Dweezil taking a sink bath

[@timmothymonaghan5236]

ZAPPA 4 LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradhome1323]

I always envied Dweezil for the fact that he was exposed to all those great musicians, including his dad as he grew up. FZ would be proud to see his son playing his music and honoring him that way. And that his son turned out to be such a great person and musician! what more could a parent want ? Great show guys ..thank you !!

[@davematthews4284]

GAGA waste of Sound

[@rbuk2112]

you know the damn family should be proud that dweezil carries on franks legacy of music,, like its pretty fucking pathetic if u ask me, money and or whatever the issue

[@j_freed]

Frank is the kind of guy who would haze Bob Dylan with sarcastic religious persecution.

[@mp01juve]

Hazes him In the Flakes , Sheik Yerbouti. Dylan parody singer

[@massapower]

EXCELLENT!!!😎👍

[@djmylesmatisse]

Frank Zappa's final concert is getting released on CD and vinyl and it's being produced by Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers with NO involvement from Dweezil. To me that's complete bullshit. Dweezil absolutely should've been involved. I love how Joe was in Dweezil's solo band years ago as well as the Z band which was Dweezil on guitar and vocals and Ahmet on vocals and now Joe has nothing to do with Dweezil siding with Ahmet instead. That's underhanded to me. I went to see Joe at The Baked Potato with his band doing a Zappa tribute. Not knowing Joe's issues against and with Dweezil at the time, I wore my TEAM DWEEZIL tshirt I got through a fundraising campaign. After the show Joe saw my shirt and was really upset, letting me know. How was I to know?? My attitude was Dweezil is a ZAPPA and I'm just showing support. I still side with DWEEZIL to this day. Not only is he a great guy but musically speaking, he's incredible.

[@Draxtor]

OMG please release the song "Ridin' on the highway" at 38:00 !!!! OMG !!!!

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

🌴 Fkn Steve Jones, riding on a highway, snorting cocaine, sounds like an outtake from Joe's garage , kin classic,, when's all this stuff coming out on bootleg vinyls, RIP Dave Goodmann ✍️🌿

[@davehoward22]

"you get along with moon" him and his brotherWERE really close

[@StonyStevenson75]

Moon is Dweezil's sister

[@donsmith5385]

I love how Jonesy can’t remeber the specs on his Gibson Steve Jones model lol

[@gillcordiner]

total twat

[@theWARMJET]

Hehe love it

[@seanlombardo4577]

Dweezil is a class act. Period. Articulate, kind and handsome as fuck.

[@gemmamcclure4703]

He really is ridiculously handsome!

[@fevertreeful]

Frank Zappa was just that... A comedy act... Brilliant guitar and compositions but... MKUltra rules.. Rock is a huge cliche joke.

[@grimmertwin2148]

Dweezil, Moon Unit, Zowie, River - proof positive the drugs weren't stepped on back in the day Btw Gaga set Julian Assange up Peace and love humans if you can find it

[@totigerus]

18:24 holy shit priceless!!!!

[@ralberty]

Could sit with Dweezil for hours an talk music esp. his dad's.. great interview

[@globalmind43]

Steve really making himself look like a fool in this interview Dweezil is a very smart guy and the interview is a little uncomfortable which is unfortunate because Dweezil has a lot of great stories Steve I'm a supporter and I watch most of these interviews that you do but please do more homework about the guests that you're interviewing these guys are 10 times the superstar that you'll ever be and I'm not slyting you that's just the facts ! And don't be ignorant go to the 3-hour show that he's performing and I'm almost confident you'll be blown away

[@Vichedges]

Dweezil Zappa is "ten times the superstar" that Jones is? Steve isn't a "superstar" but Dweezil for damn sure isn't. I agree Steve was a bit rude but come on dude. Dweezil is barely known to the general public and I doubt he's ever made anything close to NMTB as far as influence and prestige goes. NMTB is always ranked as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. The only thing I know by DZ is the Ben Stiller Show theme song.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

Yeah, I gotta chime in on the "10 times the Superstar" idea too. Lets see: Steve Jones is in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. Dweezil, not. Sure his dad is, but that doesn't count to Dweezil's ledger. Steve Jones has a platinum album in the US, which was also multi platinum in the UK. Dweezil, to my knowledge, does not. Steve Jones, not Dweezil, had a song go to #2 on the UK pop charts ("God save the Queen"). Steve Jones has inspired many thousands of guitarists to play. Dweezil hasn't (again, we can't give him credit for his dad's work). For the record, I enjoyed the interview, but this is literally the only context that I would find DZ interesting in. Steve should NOT research his guests, there are plenty of faceless and similar-to-one-another "pro" interviewers who do that. Steve is a "punk" DJ just as he is a punk guitarists, and his healthy sized audience can attest to the fact that we like that fine. Finally, while I admire DZ's talent, he was a bit of a lame participant in this jam session. Look at (Frank's former bandmate) Steve Vai's visit with Jonesy to see how fluid such an endeavor can be.

[@iggypopisgod9]

Steve grew up on the streets of London. He was hustler street thug, who miraculously was in one of the most influential bands of all time. Hes not an academic, private school guy.

[@christophergrant5342]

I generally don't like when bands do cover songs, but Dweezil does such a gr8 job of covering his late dad's masterpieces!👍

[@Petequinn741]

Nice interview...funny Dweezil is good guitarist, but not much of a free form guy..

[@Mr.Altavoz]

thank you Dweezil for sharing!!!

[@donkkong5551]

Frank didn't write the heart on your sleeve type of songs Ha Ha! Frank certainly wrote things that made you think and he certainly didn't have any problems pointing out Naive and stupid people and or stupid situations.

[@chebrneck]

Does this guy look like a stoned Sammy Hagar or what? Love how he's totally wasting an interview.

[@garyhillman4993]

You can’t play scales. Chords no musical education. Join a punk band ! Oh he did

[@foxgloved1]

Saw Zappa in largo,MD 1977 and it was one of the best concerts I ever went to

[@BadBoatBand]

Steve kinda got on like Michael Barrymore on Strike it Lucky on parts of this.

[@youjoker9647]

Yep & Dweezil takes himself too seriously. Had he never listened to Jones excellent show & style before?

[@alyssaashton9523]

Jonesy singing “baby ima want you” is the most amazing thing ever. Hah.

[@johndoe-akajesush.christ9185]

This conversation seems strained.

[@sspbrazil]

I always liked Dweezil, loved the jam at the end, it was hilarious.

[@chriscullen6949]

dweez your great

[@twinsmm1]

a somewhat uncomfortable match up.

[@LeroyKinkade]

Muffin Man should be the National anthem.

[@ENigma-um8zw]

I loved Dweezil’s ability to defend his own taste even in the case of the lady Gaga doc where he was like I actually liked it it’s what introduced me, they’re all so easy going I love Jones too ofc. Saw dweezil live on his tour and was so great !

[@brianmccrory3778]

Napster LOLOL

[@showtime951]

Dweezil's cool gets severely tested. I don't know how far, I just know 2 things. Jonesy is very successful on this day of being a total dick and a shit interviewer and Dweezil Zappa for the 79,086 day in a row comes off warm, intelligent, caring, witty, honorable, passionate, protective or his father's legacy, not self-absorbed, appreciative of fans, an absolute guitar virtuoso, and someone who would make a damn good friend. I guess we find out after 40 years, there is no limit to this fucker's cool. Dweezil is 100% badass.

[@HumanLikeMan]

Love the way you present his music, I actually enjoy more and this is coming from someone who saw your dad play live a number of times.

[@niceride]

Seen the D.Z. Plays band in Reno and I was most impressed with the showcasing of each band member in the spotlight, just how professional the band is as a sum of its players, and all that at an under-$40-ticket pricing! I am super satisfied to be that entertained and so glad to have forked over more of my hard earned money for a concert T-shirt. Note to the band: Thank you SO MUCH for playing Reno please come back again soon! Also - keep promoting your tour - it is effective and pays off for sure, I would not have known to go to the show without randomly stumbling on some of these things on KZbin and social media.

[@revrocks3]

Jonesy torturing Dweezil with bad acoustic sounds!

[@bsimpson4076]

How you doing these days Jonesy?

[@faborwick5887]

Dweezil can really let the rules ruin any fun

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

i've seen every incarnation of ZPZ dating back to 2006 at least once. i love zappa plays zappa.

[@roymartin500]

"BABY IM AH WANT CHA. AH BABY IM A NEED YEA."

[@henrycrinkle821]

Dweezil didn't look entirely comfortable at the beginning but when the guitars came out it all came together beautifully....

[@flowerdoodle2438]

What’s up with everyone having vocal fry these days?

[@pinkowl4738]

Such a good-looking talented man. Sounds a bit like Lindsey Buckingham.

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Wott is yellow snow??? 😃✍️😅

[@chrisklest1238]

This was great. I'm a fan of skilled people, whether they are presenting in a prepared manner or riffing.

[@markpx]

Viva la fromage! When did cheese get such a bad rap? The chord is B F# A# D# F#, and it's quite beautiful, if you ask me.

[@dynjarren7523]

I like Dweezil Zappa but he can never match his fathers output and humor! His father was an original and independent. He had his own record label and sold his music directly by mail order. Zappa was a brilliant business man as well as musician and provocateur. Steve’s really giving Dweezil a hard time in this interview like he doesn’t like him or he’s bored and doesn’t care to interview him! This is not one of his better interviews! And the other bad one was with John Carpenter the director! Jones didn’t even know his films hardly so he didn’t have any good questions. He didn’t do any homework or research to make the interview better! So he dropped the ball there. Jones is fairly lazy and doesn’t seem to want to be bothered with actual research on some one he’s about to interview. Oh well, I guess it doesn’t matter anymore. Larry King has much better questions and seems engaged when he interviews someone.

[@EastmanD]

the last thing we'd want Dweezil to be is just like his father. I've met DZ and he's about as nice a guy as you'd ever hope to meet. What we want is a torch bearer of Frank's brilliant music and Dweezil fills those shoes perfectly. I imagine Frank is looking down and thinking "thank god (intentional lower case 'g') I had that boy !! " And we do have a someone with Frank's personality and he's called Ahmet Zappa and is as big an asshole as his Father could often times be. If it was up to Ahmet, Frank's music would be coughing up blood if not outright dead. Long Live the Dweez !!

[@markpx]

And Jonesy's chord, I believe, is F B G B C#, which is a G7b5 - very jazzy!

[@dougbelford4796]

lol im a big fan of maj7th....

[@LawrieFamily]

The Bread cover was bloody funny! Respect.....both you guys reside in my "hero' list.....great to see both hanging out!

[@LJarvo]

Nice t shirt, gotta love Mick Ronson. What a player

[@sicks6six]

That coke song from Jonesy, I thought frank was in the room, his humour,

[@frostedhead]

That juice is a new song!

[@peterigan1897]

Love ya D.Z. and Steve,merry yuletide season! Frank Zappa on Steve Allen 1963 is the best,yes I can play the bicycle and recently wrote a film score.Sound affects,Timeless genius!

[@peterigan1897]

Love ya D.Z. and Steve,merry yuletide season! Frank Zappa on Steve Allen 1963 is the best,yes I can play the bicycle and recently wrote a film score.Sound affects,Timeless genius!

[@sprungspar673]

Interesting, strange, weird and beutifull, Thankyou Steve and Dweezil

[@rgaleny]

HE'S VERY ARTICULATE

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Dweezil “Commensurate” Zappa

[@BullFunkZoo]

All the interviews you have had are awesome Steve! I have a new album out and have covered a Sex Pistols song 'Anarch In The UK' I put my own twist to it would love to share it with you, check out the link below: soundcloud.com/bullfunkzoo/anarchy

[@BrianMarcus-nz7cs]

Az if 🌿

[@lifesmythtv2608]

Pretty cool little Joker laugh

[@Tomcaatt]

No bea-uls courds plase (?) (,)

[@ronaldhamilton3996]

I say whad u deed thare mate..Lol..love me that accent!!!

[@drewbarka833]

"hard to snort coke with the top down"....Jonesy channels Zappa!

[@lancashirebomber9744]

snippy

[@margaretcronin4073]

Wierd cagey interview, under currents

[@davidwhite4874]

Maybe cos Zappa is a knowing part of the psyop and Jonesy's more of an unwitting participant .....

[@davidwhite4874]

Also, I feel Dweezil has a slightly condescending view of Jonesy...

[@RighteousBrother]

Tin foil hat alert.

[@davidwhite4874]

@@RighteousBrother NPC alert!

[@davidwhite4874]

@@RighteousBrother Get your ears round this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWOqm4xuebNgbas

[@toddsteed9797]

Allman Brothers too- Melissa...

[@Marleystrummer]

Those jams sounded great to me

[@ITSFULLOFSTARS1]

He is SOOO HOTTTT! ..UGH.

[@jessicaamber6623]

Steve's da best.

[@greggerypeccary7491]

What a feat of strength to be interviewed by that guy.

[@ollednom2780]

That was pretty funny at times - made me laugh

[@michaelgeorge4826]

there's definitely some Ian Dury in that bit about snorting C