About this episode

The ZappaCast team chats with percussionist Arthur Dyer Tripp III about his life and career.

That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1970, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST listen! Hotcha!

People in this episode

Guest: Arthur Dyer Tripp III

Topics covered

• music
• interview
• percussion
• Frank Zappa
• The Mothers
• Captain Beefheart

Keywords

• Art Tripp
• percussionist
• The Mothers
• Captain Beefheart
• Frank Zappa
• music career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Mothers, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band

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