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“It’s Me Against the Laws of Nature”: Here’s What Frank Zappa Had to Say About Improvisation
In a rare 1984 interview, Frank Zappa spoke about improvisation, spontaneity, and his process of creating guitar solos.
Auditions from hell: Was Frank Zappa the most meticulous musician in rock?
A look into Frank Zappa as a bandleader, based around interviews with two musicians, one who made the cut after auditioning ...
Dweezil Zappa Remembers Eddie Van Halen Showing Up to His Dad Frank’s House ‘Like a Superhero’
Frank Zappa's son Dweezil shared an anecdote about a surprise visit from the late Eddie Van Halen when he was 12 years old.
Frank Zappa’s kids are still grappling with his legacy — and each other
Their zine was a parody of a home decor magazine, constructed with all the prankster creativity and aggro wit you’d expect ...
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Frank Zappa’s 15 Wildest Songs: Dog Breath, Dental Floss And Flatulent Kazoos!
It wasn’t all satirical mocks. This six-minute response to the 1965 Watts Riots found Zappa the social commentator at his most eviscerating. Had Verve been brave enough, this should’ve been The ...
‘From Antheil to Zappa’ concert set for April 5 at Oakland’s Mills College
Pianist Geoffrey Burleson’s solo recital will offer frequently forgotten or overlooked mid-20th century masterpieces by U.S. composers.
Moon Unit Zappa on the 'emotional trauma' of her childhood: 'Is genius worth the collateral damage?'
Moon Unit Zappa remembers the moment she became the voice of a generation. It was a school night in 1982 when musician Frank ...
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Remember When: Frank Zappa Almost Got His Life Zapped by a Jilted Boyfriend During a Performance
Frank Zappa once made a jilted boyfriend so angry that he stormed the stage and attacked him in front of a crowd of people.
Drew Barrymore Admits It's 'Very Devastating' She Doesn't Have a 'Traditional Family Dynamic' as a Mom
On a Friday, March 21 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress, 50, spoke with Frank Zappa's daughter Moon Zappa about ...
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Frank Zappa Albums Ranked
Navigating Frank Zappa's extensive catalog can be one of the trickiest and frustrating endeavors a music fan can undertake. From his debut in June 1966 with the Mothers of Invention's double Freak ...