Frank Zappa to James Newton Howard in 8 Steps
- Frank Zappa starred in 200 Motels
- 200 Motels features an appearance by Ringo Starr
- Ringo Starr played percussion for Pussy Cats
- Pussy Cats includes saxophone played by Jim Horn
- Jim Horn played sax for Loop de Loop
- Loop de Loop features drums played by Jim Keltner
- Jim Keltner played percussion for ...That's the Way It Is
- ...That's the Way It Is includes keyboards played by James Newton Howard