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.
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Frank Zappa Documentary to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
An unauthorized documentary about Frank Zappa will have its world premiere at Sundance next week.
Frank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New Releases
Hold onto your wallets, Frank Zappa fans.
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.
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.
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.
Why Frank Zappa’s ‘Sleep Dirt’ Was Both Compromise and Middle Finger
The project had its roots in a shelved, four-disc set that his record company refused to release.
The Story of Frank Zappa’s Death
Frank Zappa died on Dec. 4, 1993.
The Story of the Frank Zappa Concert Fire that Inspired ‘Smoke on the Water’
The famous fire at the Montreux Jazz Festival took place on Dec. 4, 1971
How Frank Zappa Returned to His Youth on ‘Cruising With Ruben and the Jets’
A mysterious group of pompadoured cartoon faces turned back the clock to highlight the golden era of doo-wop.
37 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Releases ‘Studio Tan’
Frank Zappa's ‘Studio Tan’ album was released in September 1978.
George Duke of the Mothers of Invention Dies
Keyboard pioneer George Duke, whose long list of credits included a lengthy stint with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, has reportedly passed away at the age of 67.