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Encyclopedia - Uncle Meat: Encyclopedia - Uncle Meat
Uncle Meat, released in 1969, is the soundtrack to Frank Zappa's long-delayed film of the same name. Uncle Meat marked an evolution in Za...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apostrophe ': Encyclopedia - Apostrophe '
Apostrophe (') is an album by Frank Zappa, released in April 1974, in both stereo and quadraphonic formats. Its opening track, "Don't Eat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hot Rats: Encyclopedia Ii - Hot Rats - Multi-tracking
The ability to lay down one or two audio tracks at a time and then progressively layer them with discrete, uncompromised audio signal on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - Early Life And Influences
Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 21st, 1940 to Francis Zappa (who was of Greek and Lebanese descent) and Rose Mari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - We're Only In It For The Money: Encyclopedia Ii - We're Only In It For The Money - Censorship
Initial releases of the album had certain sections of songs edited or removed due to perceived offensiveness. These instances of "censors...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1: Encyclopedia Ii - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 1 - Track Listing
All songs by Zappa unless otherwise noted. You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 1 - Disc 1. "The Florida Airport Tape" (Kaylan, Vol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uncle Meat: Encyclopedia Ii - Uncle Meat - Track Listing
All tracks by Frank Zappa, except where noted. Uncle Meat - Vinyl track listing. Side 1: "Uncle Meat: Main Title Theme" – 1:56 "The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6: Encyclopedia Ii - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 6 - Trank Listing
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 6 - Disc one. "The M.O.I. Anti-Smut Loyalty Oath" – 3:01 "The Poodle Lecture" – 5:02 "Dirt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - We're Only In It For The Money: Encyclopedia Ii - We're Only In It For The Money - Cover Art
The front cover Zappa originally intended to use for the album mimics the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - Filmography
Frank Zappa - Theatrical releases. 200 Motels (1971) Baby Snakes (1979) Frank Zappa - Honker Home Video. The Dub Room Special (198...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - 1970s
After he disbanded the original Mothers, Zappa released the acclaimed solo instrumental album Hot Rats, featuring his jazz-inflected guit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - The Mothers Of Invention
After a short career as a professional songwriter — his elegiac "Memories of El Monte" was recorded by The Penguins — in 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - 1980s
In 1980, Zappa helped former band members Warren Cuccurullo, Terry Bozzio and Patrick O'Hearn launch their new band, Missing Persons, by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - 1990s
In the early 1990s Zappa devoted almost all of his energy to modern orchestral and synclavier works. In 1991 he was diagnosed with prosta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - Other Information
Zappa was married twice, once to Kay Sherman (1959–1964; no children), and then to Gail (Sloatman) Zappa, with whom he remained until h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Frank Zappa: Encyclopedia Ii - Frank Zappa - Note On His Name
As his autobiography The Real Frank Zappa Book notes, his real name was "Frank", never "Francis". Until rediscovering his birth certifica...   » Read the article