Frank Zappa and the Mothers’ ‘Whisky a Go Go, 1968′ AnnouncedFrank Zappa and the Mothers’ ‘Whisky a Go Go, 1968′ AnnouncedThree-disc set includes nearly five hours of unreleased material.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'Flat delivery and breaking character ensured his first guest host spot was also his last.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Frank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewFrank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewPreviously unreleased recordings from proposed 'Hot Rats' follow-up includes unissued LP plus two additional discs of 1970 sessions.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Unearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseUnearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseRecorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been for a follow-up to solo debut 'Hot Rats.'Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ian Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaIan Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaJethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’Everything from orchestral notes gracing the music to the mocking cover art turned the Beatles on their heads.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa Documentary to Premiere at Sundance Film FestivalFrank Zappa Documentary to Premiere at Sundance Film FestivalAn unauthorized documentary about Frank Zappa will have its world premiere at Sundance next week. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Frank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesFrank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesHold onto your wallets, Frank Zappa fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’It was already evident that he was a prolific and adventurous force. Then came this format-defying endeavor.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Why Frank Zappa Saved Up Material for His Blockbuster ‘Sheik Yerbouti’Why Frank Zappa Saved Up Material for His Blockbuster ‘Sheik Yerbouti’On many levels — creative, personal, and business-related — 1979 would go down as a banner year in his long and storied career. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Why Frank Zappa’s ‘Sleep Dirt’ Was Both Compromise and Middle FingerWhy Frank Zappa’s ‘Sleep Dirt’ Was Both Compromise and Middle FingerThe project had its roots in a shelved, four-disc set that his record company refused to release.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci