The Mothers of Invention
‘Freak Out!’: Frank Zappa’s Masterclass In Mischief
At its core, the point of Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention's 'Freak Out!' wasn’t lysergic mayhem, but self-actualization.
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Features3 months ago‘Zappa In New York’: Frank Zappa Plays New York, And Wins
'Zappa In New York' was a record of how the maestro spent Christmas 1976.
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News3 months ago
Frank Zappa’s Final American Concert Set For Debut Release As ‘Zappa ’88: The Last U.S. Show’
The first posthumous archival release from the ‘88 touring band, the album features 29 unreleased performances.
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News4 months ago
Iconic Frank Zappa Albums Are Now Available In Hi-Res On Qobuz
Beginning April 2, fans will be able to stream and download nine albums exclusively on Qobuz.
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Features8 months ago
‘It’ll Shine When It Shines’: Another Peak For Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Late in 1974, the Ozarks were back with a swift follow-up to their self-titled debut, and back on the US chart with 'It’ll Shine When It Shines.'
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Features8 months ago
Writing Music To Find Out What It Sounds Like: The Singular Frank Zappa
Non-conformist to the core and a peerless satirist who nevertheless took his musicianship very seriously, Zappa left a huge legacy of recorded music.
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Features1 year ago
Blind Owl’s Blues And The Story Of Canned Heat
'Blind Owl' Wilson, who died on 3 September 1970 and thus joined the infamous '27 Club,' was co-founder and principal writer with Canned Heat. This is their story.
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News1 year ago
Listen To Roy Thomas Baker’s Rare Mix Of Frank Zappa’s ‘Sharleena’
The track is set to appear on the hotly-anticipated 4CD set of ‘The Mothers 1970’
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Artists1 year ago
Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa packed such a ridiculous amount of great music into his 52 years on this planet that we would honestly need not just one book but several tomes to do...
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News3 years ago
‘America Drinks’: Frank Zappa Wild Stache Beer Launched
The new beer is described as being “as wild and distinctive” as the artist himself.
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New Releases4 years ago
Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention’s ‘Absolutely Free’ Celebrates 50th With Newly Expanded 2 LP
Even 50 years later, Frank Zappa's 'Absolutely Free' is more relevant than ever and will be available as an expanded vinyl edition on 29 September 2017.
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In-Depth5 years ago
From Haight-Ashbury To Sunset Strip – The Rise And Rise Of Classic Rock
The rise of Classic Rock in the 60s was nurtured with bands travelling across the Atlantic to play for crowds who saw music as something more than just pop.
