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
When Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceWhen Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceComposer, battling terminal cancer, conducted Ensemble Modern during performance in September 1992.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Frank Zappa’s Life Work Sold to Universal Music GroupFrank Zappa’s Life Work Sold to Universal Music GroupDeal includes rock visionary's recordings, publishing catalog, film archive, Vault containing his life's work and his name and likeness.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
New Frank Zappa Box Set Documents Famous 1971 Fillmore East ShowsNew Frank Zappa Box Set Documents Famous 1971 Fillmore East ShowsEight-CD 'The Mothers 1971' includes entire John Lennon and Yoko Ono encore. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
50 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Channels Touring Chaos in ‘200 Motels’50 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Channels Touring Chaos in ‘200 Motels’Composer recruited backing band the Mothers, Ringo Starr and Keith Moon for cameos in debut film. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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
Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Extended for 50th AnniversaryFrank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Extended for 50th AnniversarySoundtrack album becomes super-deluxe six-disc box set.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty