Famous quote by Dweezil Zappa

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There are so many things that are misunderstood or not recognized about my fathers music because theyve been filtered by
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"There are so many things that are misunderstood or not recognized about my father's music because they've been filtered by people who work for magazines like Rolling Stone"

- Dweezil Zappa

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This quote by Dweezil Zappa speaks to the power of media and how it can form the general public's perception of an artist. It recommends that the music of his dad, Frank Zappa, has actually been filtered and misrepresented by people who work for magazines like Rolling Stone. This indicates that the general public's understanding of Frank Zappa's music is insufficient and unreliable due to the impact of the media. It also suggests that the media has the power to shape popular opinion and can be utilized to misshape the truth. This quote highlights the significance of understanding the power of the media and how it can be used to control public opinion. It likewise works as a pointer to be vital of the information we take in and to be aware of the capacity for media predisposition.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dweezil Zappa somewhere between September 5, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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