Frank Zappa was never afraid to face a challenge, nor was he ever afraid to express his opinion. On June 24, 1991, Zappa was asked to perform at a very significant historical moment in Prague, rose to the challenge and performed his last concert. It also earned him a statue. 

Then we visit the home of Michael Jackson for a tragedy. During rehearsals for his farewell shows (titled This Is It), Jackson died and the world was shocked. In a story that was rife with controversy and somewhere the music and art got lost. We pay our respects to Jackson and his career. 

Finally, what is the worst cover version of all time? William Shatner's "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" or Jessica Simpson's "These Boots Were Made For Walking". Well, you are going to have to listen to find out. But once you hear it you will never forget it. 

All this plus charts, talks and Bath England, on this week's The Way-Back Music Machine. 

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