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
Did You Know All These Concerts Happened at GVSU?Did You Know All These Concerts Happened at GVSU?Long before there was a Van Andel Arena music fans had to go elsewhere to see a show in Grand Rapids and one of those venues was Grand Valley State University.Tommy CarrollTommy Carroll
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
Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65He also performed with Wham!, Tina Turner and others.Allison RappAllison Rapp
That Time Frank Zappa Played a Drug Dealer on ‘Miami Vice’That Time Frank Zappa Played a Drug Dealer on ‘Miami Vice’Avant-garde composer and satirical rock star made his most surprising creative move in 1986.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Dweezil Zappa Will Not Be on the Frank Zappa Hologram TourDweezil Zappa Will Not Be on the Frank Zappa Hologram TourThe split between Frank Zappa's children over how to honor their father's legacy continues. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Gail Zappa, Frank Zappa’s Widow, Dies at 70Gail Zappa, Frank Zappa’s Widow, Dies at 70Gail Zappa, widow of the late Frank Zappa, died this afternoon at the age of 70. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
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