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What ever happened to the Shaggs?
Their only studio album, Philosophy of the World, was released in 1969. It failed to garner attention, though the Shaggs continued to perform locally. They disbanded in 1975 after the death of Austin….
| The Shaggs | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1968–1975 1999 2017 |
| Labels | Third World Red Rooster Rounder RCA Victor |
Who said the Shaggs were better than the Beatles?
Frank Zappa once declared that Philosophy of the World, a discordant, little-heard rock record from 1969 by four unknown sisters who called themselves the Shaggs, was “better than the Beatles.” Kurt Cobain counted it among his all-time favorite albums.
How old were the Shaggs when made Philosophy of the World?
The new CD of “Philosophy of the World” has the same cover as the original 1969 album—a photograph of the Wiggin girls posed in front of a dark-green curtain. In the picture, Helen is twenty-two, Dot is twenty-one, and Betty is eighteen. They have long blond hair and long blond bangs and stiff, quizzical half-smiles.
What guitars did the Shaggs use?
“SO MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THE guitars played by our heroes. Whether we’re talking about vintage Les Pauls, Stratocasters, Rickenbackers, or Gretsches, you can literally find entire books devoted to their history. Not much has been written, however, about the mighty 1968 Avalon AV-T2, made famous by the Shaggs.
What is the philosophy of the world?
World philosophies aim to explain the nature of things comprehen- sively, i.e., the nature of the world and all that is in it, including persons, groups and values, and their origins, historical developments and future prospects.
When did philosophy of the world come out?
June 15, 1969
Philosophy of the World/Release date
What is a world without philosophy?
Philosophy studies universal and fundamental problems that concern matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind and language. Without philosophy, there would be no equality; human beings wouldn’t be given the freedom to make their own choices, and every day would be the same.
What is contemplation for Aristotle?
In Book X, Aristotle ultimately concludes that contemplation is the highest human activity. The activity of wisdom is contemplation, so contemplation must be the highest activity of human life.