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- Apr 10, 2013 at 05:02 PM
- Member Since:
- Oct 23, 2011
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Interests
- Interests:
- Flying (well, until I retired), surfing, guitar, digital art, metal sculpture, writing, drinking and doing nothing when I've got the time!
- Hobbies:
- See above!
- Television:
- Comedy and documentaries. Waste too much time on TV!
- Movies:
- Surf movies, aerobatic flying movies, music clips of guitar playing and especially comedies!
- Music:
- Zappa, blues ... stuff from the 60's and 70's.
- Books:
- Too many to list!
- About me:
Retired pilot, now I'm an amateur digital artist, metal sculptor, a rusty guitarist (but improving with practice) and surfer (not improving with age).
Have been listening to Zappa since getting my first electric guitar in 1969 and lucky enough to see Frank when he came to Oz, as well as seeing Dweezil all three times he toured here.
Oh, and I named my first dog (1973-1989) "Zappa".
Last year, my brother Buster came back from being a festival organiser at Telluride Blues & Brews and presented me with a cap signed by Dweezil.
Recent Activity
Ben Timages posted a comment on John(Lizweedus)'s profile
2013-02-12 14:19:45 -0500
Hey John, thanks! Hope all's well with you!
Casey...Read more
Ben Timages posted a comment on DaveOC's profile
2013-02-12 14:18:42 -0500
Yeah, it's great to kick back and watch a surf movie ... and the comps! Cheers!...Read more
Ben Timages posted a comment on the profile status Played a fun show in Utrecht at the Tivoli. It was great to see such a diverse crowd. Before the show I had a great opportunity to visit the hi tech audio studio of my friend Arjen, a developer of the amazing convolution reverb software Altiverb. That was a special treat, super cool place!
2012-11-21 00:43:53 -0500
Verrry nice gear, Dweezil. I reckon you (and your audio guys) could do some seriously nice stuff with that!
Cheers....Read more
Ben Timages posted a comment on the article The Jimi Hendrix/Frank Zappa Strat
2012-05-29 20:43:53 -0400
Yep, I agree with albinoSQUIRREL, this would have to be the most amazing guitar in the universe, given that it's been played by JH, FZ as well as you, Dweezil! It's also great to read about people pulling guitars apart and...Read more
Ben Timages posted a comment on the blog post Tour Blog 2012 Part One!
2012-05-29 16:23:22 -0400
Just getting around to reading this now ... and you've already done your brilliant Australian concert(s). Great reading, Dweezil, really appreciate your insights!...Read more
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Comments
Hi buddy
Yeah things could be better but they could be worse too. All is good when the Zappa tunes are playing.
Hope you and yours are good and well
Catch ya later
John
Thanks Ben....and I'm adding surf movies to my interests.
Just passing through.
Hope you and all yours are good and well.
Take care buddy.
All the very best to you and yours during this holiday festive season.
Have a good one and The Best Of Health to you and yours
Cheers
Hi Ben,
We are planning to return to OZ in April 2012. Sydney, Melbourne and Byron Bay.
See you then?
DZ