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Described by FZ as being "''better than the Beatles''"... he claimed their "[[Philosophy Of The World]]" (1969) was his third favourite album.
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Described by FZ as being "''better than the Beatles''"... he claimed their [[Philosophy Of The World]] (1969) was his third favourite album.
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Dorothy Wiggin, Betty Wiggin (vocals, guitar); Helen Wiggin (drums); additional personnel: Rachel Wiggin (bass).
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* "The Shaggs. Better than the Beatles - even today." - Frank Zappa
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* "The Shaggs are like castaways on their own musical island." - Bonnie Raitt
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* "... For me, one song about your real life is worth ten "professional" songs. The Shaggs convince me that they're the real thing when they sing." - Jonathan Richman
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* "They bring my mind to a complete halt." - Carla Bley
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Revision as of 10:59, 11 April 2005

Described by FZ as being "better than the Beatles"... he claimed their "Philosophy Of The World" (1969) was his third favourite album.

Dorothy Wiggin, Betty Wiggin (vocals, guitar); Helen Wiggin (drums); additional personnel: Rachel Wiggin (bass).

Quotes:

  • "The Shaggs. Better than the Beatles - even today." - Frank Zappa
  • "The Shaggs are like castaways on their own musical island." - Bonnie Raitt
  • "... For me, one song about your real life is worth ten "professional" songs. The Shaggs convince me that they're the real thing when they sing." - Jonathan Richman
  • "They bring my mind to a complete halt." - Carla Bley