Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band The Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. While in his teens... [ Read More at Wikipedia ]

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  • Frank Zappa Albums Produced

    Frank Zappa Albums Produced

    by Reference | views: 654 | Dec 9 2011

    (7 Items) All Frank Zappa albums produced are included on this list. Frank Zappa productions listed below may include some EPs and singles as well as full-length CDs. Frank Zappa discography is alphabetical and any column can be sorted. You can copy the list and rank your favorite albums by Frank Zappa, as well as hundreds of other record producer catalogues on Ranker. This list below has a variety of items, like Cruising With Ruben & the Jets and The Man From Utopia, in it.

  • Frank Zappa Albums, Discography

    Frank Zappa Albums, Discography

    by Reference | views: 1632 | Nov 2 2011

    List of all Frank Zappa albums including EPs and some singles - a discography of Frank Zappa CDs and Frank Zappa records. List includes Frank Zappa album cover artwork in many cases, and if we are missing an album cover feel free to upload it in wiki fashion. This full Frank Zappa discography is alphabetical, however you can sort Frank Zappa album list by any column. Note that this complete list of Frank Zappa releases is based on official releases and does not always include promotional-only discs, although they are listed when we have data on them. Items here include everything from Absolutely Free / Over-Nite Sensation to The Man From Utopia / Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch. You may copy this factual list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it to share with your friends. (240 Items)

  • Frank Zappa: Movies Directed By Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa: Movies Directed By Frank Zappa

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    List of all movies directed by Frank Zappa. Movies directed by Frank Zappa are listed here and include photos and movie posters whenever possible. From Frank Zappa's studio films, to Frank Zappa's independent films, the Frank Zappa filmography keeps tabs on all movies by this director. In case you’re wondering “what movies did Frank Zappa direct?” or “who is Frank Zappa?” -- this list will explain how most people know this director. All Frank Zappa director credits are included. This list is made up of many different items, including 200 Motels and Uncle Meat. You can use this fact-based list to create a new one, just like this one, to start your own. (8 Items)

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  • Zappa Trio brings monthly jams to NoHo

    Source: Daily Collegian

    Few have the talent, let alone the audacity, to attempt to recreate the music of the late great Frank Zappa. But Tim Palmieri has proven himself a formidable guitarist over the past few months during his performances at the Bishop’s Lounge in ...

  • Fricke's Picks: Frank Zappa Invades Carnegie Hall, 1971

    Source: Rolling Stone

    The American composer and rock & roll provocateur, Frank Zappa, died at age 52 almost two decades ago, on December 4th, 1993. At the time of his passing, his official discography totaled 62 albums released under his own name and that of his ...

  • Carnegie Hall gig the Mother of all Zappa events

    Source: Pioneer Press

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