The 50th anniversary of the Mothers Of Invention/Hot Rats/Grand Wazoo experience
from 1972. During the aftermath of being pushed off the stage at the Rainbow Theatre
in London, England; FZ found himself recuperating for months in his home in Laurel Canyon

Although he was confined to a wheelchair, his work ethic could not be tamed. During this time
he managed, among other things, to assemble an ensemble that quenched his thirst and desire
to work with a large Electric Orchestra. Ultimately, a 20-piece group was contracted, along
with recording sessions and an 8-city tour. Shortly thereafter, a scaled down 10-piece configuration
now known as the Petit Wazoo toured for almost two months. After all was said and done, FZ
finished the experiment with two albums in the can, Waka/Jawaka & The Grand Wazoo, plus two tours
and an archive of show masters in his Vault