Tom Fowler Archives
Tom Fowler’s Thunderous Bass Drives Frank Zappa’s “Apostrophe’” in Rare 1974 Live Performance
Watch Tom Fowler’s powerful bass work in newly released 1974 footage of Frank Zappa’s “Apostrophe'", featuring his heavy, blues-driven groove.
In Memoriam: Tom Fowler
Tom Fowler, known best for his time with Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, has died of undisclosed causes. He was 73 years old. The news was shared in part by fellow Zappa alum Arthur Barrow, who paid tribute to Fowler.
Frank Zappa’s Complete The Roxy Performances Now Available
Attention Frank Zappa fans: the complete Roxy performances are now available in a seven-CD box set. Recorded in December 1973, Zappa’s concerts at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood are considered a high-water mark of his career with his band The Mothers in top shape. The lineup for The Mothers at the time included keyboardist George Duke, bassist Tom Fowler, trombonist...