Dweezil's registered birth name was Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa, although this occurred only because the hospital at which he was born refused to register him under the name Dweezil. The name was a nickname coined by Frank for an oddly-curled pinky-toe of Gail's. His father instead used the first names of his bandmates to form a name. He was always called "Dweezil" by his family and was unaware that this was not the name on his birth certificate. Upon this discovery at the age of five, he insisted on having his nickname become his legal name. Gail and Frank hired an attorney and soon the name Dweezil was official.
In the 1980s, Dweezil worked as a MTV VJ. He also recorded some solo rock albums, as well as playing guitar for other artists. Dweezil can be seen in the music video for Don Johnson's top 40 song, "Heartbeat." Dweezil has said that Eddie Van Halen was his favorite guitar player, and he began copying Van Halen's distinctive guitar style. He also had a part in the futuristic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man as Stevie ("Don't touch that dial!"), and gave his most famous cameo role in Molly Ringwald's brat-pack movie Pretty in Pink as Andi's friend, Simon.
In the mid 1990s, he voiced the character Ajax Duckman on the animated series Duckman. He also briefly appeared in the television sitcom "Normal Life" with sister Moon Unit Zappa and former Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams. And he also had a small role in the Michael Keaton movie Jack Frost in 1998, along with his sister Moon Unit Zappa and fellow musician Henry Rollins.
Dweezil's first serious relationship of note was with Katie Wagner, daughter of actor Robert Wagner, star of the Hart to Hart tv show. Dweezil later went on to have a brief relationship with actress Sharon Stone. For six years, Dweezil dated musician Lisa Loeb. Dweezil and Lisa wrote and performed music together, and even went on tour with Loeb's band. The couple co-hosted the cooking show Dweezil & Lisa on Food Network in 2004. However, the couple broke up in the summer of 2004. Dweezil married fashion stylist Lauren Knudsen on September 3, 2005 in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Dweezil organized the "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour. He assembled a band of young musicians with a view to bring the music of Frank Zappa to a younger audience. The tour also features guest appearances by Steve Vai, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Terry Bozzio. The tour began in Europe in May with dates in the U.S. from June. After a break it continued in the U.S. on October 18, 2006.
In 2003, on "Weird Al" Yankovic's album, Poodle Hat, Yankovic featured Dweezil Zappa on the song "Genius in France.
Blonde Hair Brown Nose
Dweezil Zappa Lyrics
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She hangs around till midnight
She wants you alone handin' you an offer
You know you can't refuse
Sells herself for a moment of glory
Hopin' to get that cover story
Name dropper, pill popper
She'll tell you she's your best friend
She'll kiss your toes for a nominal fee
She wants the lead in your next movie
She spreads rumors just like a disease
She always aims to please please and tease
Blonde hair, brown nose
You know where it goes
Blonde hair, brown nose
She doesn't spit but she might chew
She just wants some good reviews
Actor Director groovy movie maker
They're all the same to her
She just wants a shot at fame
Oh you know the type
She hangs around till midnight
Or maybe later if there's something to gain
She'll perform tricks that you've never seen
She always aims to please please and tease
Till she steals the keys
To your brand new car
And you're left in the dark fool
The song "Blonde Hair Brown Nose" by Dweezil Zappa is a satirical commentary on the superficial and manipulative nature of certain individuals who are desperate for fame and recognition. The lyrics describe a woman who is willing to do anything to achieve her moment of glory, including selling herself and spreading rumors like a disease.
The first verse portrays this person as someone who hangs around until midnight or later, constantly seeking opportunities to further her own agenda. She presents herself as a friend while actually being a name dropper, pill popper, and eavesdropper. She will go to great lengths, even kissing toes for a fee, to secure a leading role in a movie or gain attention. The phrase "blonde hair, brown nose" is a clever play on words, representing both her physical appearance and her ability to flatter and manipulate others.
The second verse emphasizes her relentless pursuit of fame and success. She doesn't care about integrity or artistic talent; she just wants positive reviews and the chance to be in the spotlight. The line "she just wants a shot at fame" encapsulates her single-minded focus on achieving her ambitions.
The song ultimately highlights the negative consequences of associating with individuals like her. The final lines suggest that she will take advantage of others to the point of stealing their possessions, leaving them in the dark and feeling foolish.
Overall, "Blonde Hair Brown Nose" criticizes the shallow and self-serving behavior of those who are willing to compromise their values and manipulate others for personal gain in the pursuit of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
You know the type
You are familiar with this kind of person
She hangs around till midnight
She lingers until late at night
She wants you alone handin' you an offer
She desires your undivided attention and presents you with a proposition
You know you can't refuse
You are aware that you cannot reject it
Sells herself for a moment of glory
She trades her integrity for a brief taste of fame
Hopin' to get that cover story
Hoping to be featured on the front page
Name dropper, pill popper
She brags about knowing famous people and consumes drugs
Show-stopper, eaves-dropper
She is attention-seeking and listens in on private conversations
She'll tell you she's your best friend
She will claim to be your closest companion
She'll kiss your toes for a nominal fee
She will flatter and cater to your desires for a small payment
She wants the lead in your next movie
She desires to be the main character in your upcoming film
She spreads rumors just like a disease
She spreads gossip as easily as an infectious illness
She always aims to please please and tease
She constantly strives to satisfy, entertain, and flirt
Blonde hair, brown nose
She has blonde hair and is a servile flatterer
You know where it goes
You are familiar with her true intentions
She doesn't spit but she might chew
She doesn't openly criticize, but she may gossip
She just wants some good reviews
She simply desires positive feedback
Actor Director groovy movie maker
Both actors and directors fall under her interests
They're all the same to her
She sees them all as interchangeable
She just wants a shot at fame
She only seeks an opportunity for recognition
Oh you know the type
Oh, you are well acquainted with this kind of person
Or maybe later if there's something to gain
Or perhaps even later if there's a benefit to be had
She'll perform tricks that you've never seen
She will execute maneuvers you have never witnessed
Till she steals the keys
Until she cunningly takes possession of the keys
To your brand new car
To your recently acquired automobile
And you're left in the dark fool
And you are left in a state of ignorance and foolishness
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@weeklyfascinationstreetvid8064
Dweezil is an amazing guitarist
@ivi13
😛
@vicmorrison8128
Music is fun! Silly rabbits, twixts are for kids!
@bgandjsco1
Stinks
@fakherk8829
Ok, why post one of the weakest tracks from this album, and forget the other songs? Great guitar solo though, Dweezil was a fantastic guitar player though