Frank Zappa’s ‘Zappa in New York’ Getting 40th Anniversary BoxFrank Zappa’s ‘Zappa in New York’ Getting 40th Anniversary BoxDouble live album from 1978 has been remastered and expanded to five discs.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Movie Box Set to Be ReleasedFrank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Movie Box Set to Be ReleasedThe 1971 film featuring Ringo Starr, Keith Moon and others has been remastered and comes with second disc of bonus material.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Frank Zappa Talks About Holograms in Promo for Hologram TourFrank Zappa Talks About Holograms in Promo for Hologram TourNext year's road trip to feature former bandmates with guests including Steve Vai.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Lady Gaga Reportedly Bought Frank Zappa’s HouseLady Gaga Reportedly Bought Frank Zappa’s HouseLady Gaga reportedly has a new place to call home: the million-dollar house once owned by Frank Zappa.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Lennon and Zappa JamLennon and Zappa JamTheir set was recorded and released, but the former Beatles star made one key change. Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
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
How Frank Zappa Remembered the Mothers With ‘Burnt Weeny Sandwich’How Frank Zappa Remembered the Mothers With ‘Burnt Weeny Sandwich’The album was named after one of his favorite snacks in times of hunger emergency.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
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