Thrilled to share that my book "Frank Zappa's America" was awarded "Honorable Mention for Best General Adult Nonfiction Book" by the National Federation of Press Women. Judges: "A good resource for fans of Frank Zappa, nicely written and researched." Available now from @lsupress.bsky.social!

My new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social is out now! Spoke with music historian Elijah Wald about his book “Rock ‘n’ Roll” (@academic.oup.com, 2026) examining the historical context of its development and rise as a global cultural phenomenon. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/elijah-wald-...

Thank you Ala Moana @barnesandnoble.com in Honolulu for carrying my book “U2: Until the End of the World!”

My new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social is out now! Spoke with music historian Elijah Wald about his book “Rock ‘n’ Roll” (@academic.oup.com, 2026) examining the historical context of its development and rise as a global cultural phenomenon. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/elijah-wald-...

Finished reading “Blackwax Boulevard” by Dmitri Jackson. Jackson’s webcomic series is a highly stylized slice-of-life story following a gang of misfit record store clerks. Millennial “High Fidelity” set in the hipster era.

Congratulations! @bradleymorgan.bsky.social I will quote a sentence that I heard from two people I admire the most, one is Frank Zappa and the other one is Master Ray Bradbury. " "If you want an education, go to the library."

Bradley Morgan@bradleymorgan.bsky.social · last wk.

Thrilled to share that my book "Frank Zappa's America" was awarded "Honorable Mention for Best General Adult Nonfiction Book" by the National Federation of Press Women. Judges: "A good resource for fans of Frank Zappa, nicely written and researched." Available now from @lsupress.bsky.social!

Cool. Zappa was my brother’s favorite artist and turned me on to him at a very early age. Probably too early but I told my mom they were “novelty songs”.

Bradley Morgan@bradleymorgan.bsky.social · last wk.

Thrilled to share that my book "Frank Zappa's America" was awarded "Honorable Mention for Best General Adult Nonfiction Book" by the National Federation of Press Women. Judges: "A good resource for fans of Frank Zappa, nicely written and researched." Available now from @lsupress.bsky.social!

Thrilled to share that my book "Frank Zappa's America" was awarded "Honorable Mention for Best General Adult Nonfiction Book" by the National Federation of Press Women. Judges: "A good resource for fans of Frank Zappa, nicely written and researched." Available now from @lsupress.bsky.social!

Frank Zappa one of the few Americans who spotted fascism and corruption before we even start to seriously talk about it... and that for us was... yesterday.

Bradley Morgan@bradleymorgan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Announcing my next book! “Frank Zappa’s America” An analysis of modern-day white nationalism & Christian fascism in the US through the lens of Frank Zappa’s music during the 1980s. Publishing by Louisiana State University Press. June 2, 2025. More info: lsupress.org/978080718392...

We lost a true Master fifteen years ago today. This was a passing that hit me deeply, and I still remember everything about the moment when I heard. To not have a chance to hear the music she would’ve made is a true loss to the art form, but what we do have is a real treasure. Rest easy, Amy.

Finished reading “The Complete Record Cover Collection” by Robert Crumb. For lovers of old-time music or Crumb’s comics, this book is a wonderful look into the artistic development of a true Master inspired by his own passions.

Frank Zappa has a complex history but his relevance as a political & cultural commentator endures. If you’re looking to learn more my book “Frank Zappa’s America” is the first to examine his political legacy, mapping how fought against white Christian nationalism through music @lsupress.bsky.social

My family doesn’t get Frank Zappa and I understand why; but he was a music genius across every genre. There are music moments that are breathtakingly brilliant and some that are cringeworthy. Can’t wait to read this.

Bradley Morgan@bradleymorgan.bsky.social · 2w ago

Frank Zappa has a complex history but his relevance as a political & cultural commentator endures. If you’re looking to learn more my book “Frank Zappa’s America” is the first to examine his political legacy, mapping how fought against white Christian nationalism through music @lsupress.bsky.social

Frank Zappa book by @bradleymorgan.bsky.social Right here under our bluesky If you George Carlin was opinionated, you’ll love Frank Man was a legit genius 🇺🇸could use some Zappa inspriration

Bradley Morgan@bradleymorgan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Announcing my next book! “Frank Zappa’s America” An analysis of modern-day white nationalism & Christian fascism in the US through the lens of Frank Zappa’s music during the 1980s. Publishing by Louisiana State University Press. June 2, 2025. More info: lsupress.org/978080718392...

There’s been more Zappa stuff on my feeds than usual, so I figured I’d reshare this article I wrote a few months ago for @lsupress.bsky.social’s substack. It’s about my book, why I wrote it & the difficulty of navigating Zappa’s legacy 30 years after his death. lsupress.substack.com/p/frankly-sp...

Frankly Speaking: Who gets to speak for Frank Zappa?

A blog post by Bradley Morgan, author of "Frank Zappa's America"

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Frank Zappa has a complex history but his relevance as a political & cultural commentator endures. If you’re looking to learn more my book “Frank Zappa’s America” is the first to examine his political legacy, mapping how fought against white Christian nationalism through music @lsupress.bsky.social

There’s been more Zappa stuff on my feeds than usual, so I figured I’d reshare this article I wrote a few months ago for @lsupress.bsky.social’s substack. It’s about my book, why I wrote it & the difficulty of navigating Zappa’s legacy 30 years after his death. lsupress.substack.com/p/frankly-sp...

Frankly Speaking: Who gets to speak for Frank Zappa?

A blog post by Bradley Morgan, author of "Frank Zappa's America"

lsupress.substack.com

Took my dad to see his favorite band for the first time!

Live Aid took place on this day 41 years ago! My dad was stationed in London while in the Navy, and saw a lot of great shows in the 80s. But Live Aid was the one that got away. When I wrote my first book on U2, I gifted him his copy inscribed with “I hope this makes up for missing Live Aid.”

Oh it was show seventeen, you know what I mean… Every show has been a gift to see Bob standing there. Here’s to many more!

NU2! ♥️ youtu.be/hRnS0Wf64Is?...

U2 - Street Of Dreams (Official Video)

YouTube video by U2

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Check out my latest interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social! Spoke with music journalist @gtra1n.bsky.social about his book "Minimalist Music" (@3313books.bsky.social, 2026) exploring minimalism as a style of music as well as the innovators behind. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/minimalist-m...

Finished reading “Desperate Living” by John Waters. A grotesque parody of capitalism and class uprising, this is Waters’s lampooning of the American dream and the complexity of race and class issues. An underrated entry in the auteur’s filmography.

Congrats to the super fly Soul Man @aaroncohenchicago.bsky.social for the amazing liner notes in the new 180-gram Rhino reissue of Curtis Mayfield’s classic soundtrack for “Superfly!” If this is a gap in your record collection, get it today because it looks and sounds great!

Finally got this framed! It was a gift when I toured the Woody Guthrie Center on No Kings Day because my book “U2: Until the End of the World” was the book the executive director used to develop their award presentation!

Finished reading “Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire” by Steve Perry. Set between Episodes V & VI, Luke Skywalker, learning to become a Jedi Knight, sets out with Leia, Chewie, & Lando to rescue Han Solo. Meanwhile, a powerful crime lord competes with Vader in finding Luke to earn the Emperor’s favor.

PS read @bradleymorgan.bsky.social book!! “Frank Zappa’s America” 🤘🏼and buy it from your local bookstore 📖

Need a Father’s Day gift for the music lover in your life? Then please consider any of my books. *U2’s The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social) *Frank Zappa’s America (@lsupress.bsky.social) *U2: Until the End of the World (@geminibooks.bsky.social)

Thanks to the Illinois Woman's Press Association for recognizing “Frank Zappa’s America” as Best General Adult Nonfiction book. It is truly an honor & I’m grateful that my book has resonated so much with readers. Frank’s music wasn’t for everyone, but his message was & it still reverberates today.

Finished reading “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi. Satrapi’s coming-of-age graphic novel presents the timeless story of a young woman’s search for identity and finding the balance between one’s love for home and the need to leave it, realizing that one cannot return to a place that no longer exists.