Frank Zappa FAQ
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Frank Zappa FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Father of Invention

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eBook - ePub

Frank Zappa FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Father of Invention

About this book

In this volume, author John Corcelli reveals Zappa's roots as a musician, from his diverse influences to his personal life. We also learn more about his former band members and the enormous musical legacy inherited by his son, Dweezil. The book features a juried examination of Zappa's recordings and his videos. It also features a complete discography and a recommended reading list. Each chapter has a special focus on Zappa's life, with sections covering his family, his home studio – known as the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen – his keen interest in the Synclavier (a device he first used in 1980), his guitars, and more. Special attention is paid to the Mothers of Invention.

Frank Zappa FAQ is a must-have for fans new and old looking to delve into some of the best music ever made by one of the most innovative artists the world has known.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Introduction
  5. 1. “Who I Am Not”: Frank Zappa’s Origins
  6. 2. All Good Music: Zappa’s Musical Influences
  7. 3. A Day That Will Live in Infamy: Mother’s Day 1965
  8. 4. Unemployable: The Mothers of Invention
  9. 5. Noodling: Zappa and the Jazz Influence
  10. 6. Beefheart vs. Zappa: A Clash of Icons
  11. 7. Mr. Dad, Frank Zappa: The Artist as Parent
  12. 8. No Dope-Heads: Zappa’s Drug-Free Zone
  13. 9. Welcome to the Machine: Zappa and the Record Business
  14. 10. Liking the Sound of His Own Voice: Choice Quotations
  15. 11. Zappa and His Fans: A Cultivated Audience
  16. 12. Send-Ups: Zappa Lampoons the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Michael Jackson
  17. 13. Today’s Lesson: Does Humor Belong in Music?
  18. 14. The Recordings: A Curated Look at the Zappa Collection
  19. 15. Bootlegs: Zappa and the Power of Ownership
  20. 16. The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Zappa’s Archives and the UMRK
  21. 17. Modern Sounds: Zappa Goes Digital
  22. 18. A Man’s Man: What Women Think About Zappa’s Music
  23. 19. A Guitarist’s Guitar Player: Zappa as Instrumentalist
  24. 20. We’ll Fix It in Post: Overdubs Galore
  25. 21. On the Road: Opening Acts Get a Shot
  26. 22. The Woodstock Festival Without Zappa: The Mothers Make Other Plans
  27. 23. Best to Prepare: Auditioning for Frank Zappa
  28. 24. Playing Zappa’s Music: Insights from His Musicians
  29. 25. Annus Horribillis: 1988
  30. 26. Music Theories: Zappa’s “Conceptual Continuity”
  31. 27. Not a Place to Stay: 200 Motels
  32. 28. Steal This Video: Frank Zappa’s Visual Productions
  33. 29. A Medium with His Message: Selected TV Appearances
  34. 30. User Discretion Advised: Zappa and the Politics of Censorship
  35. 31. Yearbook Signing: Zappa Alumni
  36. 32. Father and Son: Zappa’s Legacy, Part 1
  37. 33. Cover Bands: Zappa’s Legacy, Part 2
  38. Recommended Reading: The Real Frank Zappa Books
  39. Complete Discography
  40. Selected Bibliography