Album · 1969
Hot Rats
- Released
- 15 October 1969
- Label
- Reprise Records
- Catalogue no.
- GX 01-366
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 43:21
- Country
- MX
“Hot Rats” is an album by Frank Zappa, released in 1969 on Reprise Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 43:21. The line-up features Frank Zappa (arranger, bass), Ian Underwood (clarinet, flute), Max Bennett (electric bass guitar, bass), John Guerin (drums (drum set)) and Don “Sugarcane” Harris (violin).
Who played on Hot Rats
- Frank Zappa arranger, bass, guitar, percussion, producer all tracks
- Ian Underwood clarinet, flute, organ, piano, saxophone all tracks
- Max Bennett electric bass guitar, bass on 5 tracks
- John Guerin drums (drum set) on 3 tracks
- Don “Sugarcane” Harris violin on 2 tracks
- Paul Humphrey drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Captain Beefheart lead vocals on 1 track
- Jean‐Luc Ponty violin on 1 track
- Ron Selico drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Shuggie Otis bass on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Peaches en Regalia — Frank Zappa 3:39
- A2 Willie the Pimp — Frank Zappa 9:25
- A3 Son of Mr. Green Genes — Frank Zappa 8:58
- B1 Little Umbrellas — Frank Zappa 3:09
- B2 The Gumbo Variations — Frank Zappa 12:55
- B3 It Must Be a Camel — Frank Zappa 5:15
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Hot Rats?
The line-up of Hot Rats includes Frank Zappa (arranger, bass), Ian Underwood (clarinet, flute), Max Bennett (electric bass guitar, bass), John Guerin (drums (drum set)), Don “Sugarcane” Harris (violin), Paul Humphrey (drums (drum set)), Captain Beefheart (lead vocals) and Jean‐Luc Ponty (violin).
Which label released Hot Rats?
Hot Rats was released in 1969 on Reprise Records (GX 01-366).
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