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Which artist did Frank Zappa fly to Los Angeles to record after hearing them sing live over the phone?
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Answer
Frank Zappa heard The Persuasions singing live in a Jersey City record shop over the phone. Due to his passion for doo-wop, he immediately flew the vocal group to Los Angeles to record.
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