Frank Zappa
Bürgerl. Name:
Frank Vincent Zappa
Profil:
American composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, conductor, producer, filmmaker.
Born 21 December 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Died 4 December 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Frank Vincent Zappa was of Italian origin, his grandfather having arrived in America from Partinico, Sicily. Frank Zappa grew to be one of the most accomplished composers of the rock idiom, his music combining an understanding and appreciation for such contemporary classical figures as Igor Stravinsky, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Edgard Varèse. These influences, coupled with an affection for late '50s doo-wop, rock & roll, and skillful guitar-heavy rock, dominated pop in the '70s. However, Zappa was also a keen satirist, whose reserves of scorn and parody seemed bottomless, and whose wicked sense of humor and absurdity continued to delight his numerous fans -- even when his lyrics crossed the broadest bounds of taste.
Zappa was a prolific record-maker, astutely producing massive amounts of music on his own labels of Bizarre Records, Straight, and Barking Pumpkin Records. And through distribution deals with Rykodisc and Rhino Entertainment Company. This after long unhappy associations with industry giants like Warner Bros. Records and the now-defunct MGM. In the '80s, Zappa gained the rights to his old albums and began to reissue them, first on his own and then through Rykodisc. Throughout his recording career Zappa stayed consistently at the forefront of technology, investing in equipment, home-studio facilities and vault storage that would enable the fullest control over production of his works.
In 1988 his official autobiography emerged and he embarked on a world tour. Sadly, that was the end of his live performing when, in late 1991, it was confirmed that Zappa was seriously ill with cancer. Nevertheless, his schedule of album releases continued to be rapid. The Zappa Family Trust (ZFT) continued with his wife Gail Zappa (aka Pumpkin (5)) as the figurehead of the ZFT, until her death in 2015. The ZFT produced numerous posthumous releases and remasters of the back catalog. The children inherited the ZFT and remain in the industry, Dweezil Zappa the force behind "Zappa Plays Zappa" as well as an accomplished guitarist in his own right; Moon Zappa, Diva Zappa and the more reserved Ahmet Zappa.
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer).
Born 21 December 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Died 4 December 1993 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Frank Vincent Zappa was of Italian origin, his grandfather having arrived in America from Partinico, Sicily. Frank Zappa grew to be one of the most accomplished composers of the rock idiom, his music combining an understanding and appreciation for such contemporary classical figures as Igor Stravinsky, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Edgard Varèse. These influences, coupled with an affection for late '50s doo-wop, rock & roll, and skillful guitar-heavy rock, dominated pop in the '70s. However, Zappa was also a keen satirist, whose reserves of scorn and parody seemed bottomless, and whose wicked sense of humor and absurdity continued to delight his numerous fans -- even when his lyrics crossed the broadest bounds of taste.
Zappa was a prolific record-maker, astutely producing massive amounts of music on his own labels of Bizarre Records, Straight, and Barking Pumpkin Records. And through distribution deals with Rykodisc and Rhino Entertainment Company. This after long unhappy associations with industry giants like Warner Bros. Records and the now-defunct MGM. In the '80s, Zappa gained the rights to his old albums and began to reissue them, first on his own and then through Rykodisc. Throughout his recording career Zappa stayed consistently at the forefront of technology, investing in equipment, home-studio facilities and vault storage that would enable the fullest control over production of his works.
In 1988 his official autobiography emerged and he embarked on a world tour. Sadly, that was the end of his live performing when, in late 1991, it was confirmed that Zappa was seriously ill with cancer. Nevertheless, his schedule of album releases continued to be rapid. The Zappa Family Trust (ZFT) continued with his wife Gail Zappa (aka Pumpkin (5)) as the figurehead of the ZFT, until her death in 2015. The ZFT produced numerous posthumous releases and remasters of the back catalog. The children inherited the ZFT and remain in the industry, Dweezil Zappa the force behind "Zappa Plays Zappa" as well as an accomplished guitarist in his own right; Moon Zappa, Diva Zappa and the more reserved Ahmet Zappa.
Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer).
Seiten:
zappa.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, globalia.net, Wikipedia, imdb.com, zappa-analysis.com, lukpac.org, zappafrenzy.com
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bjornark
29. Januar 2019
As hard as it is to pick favorite albums from the vast Zappa catalouge, I do have to say I find "You cant do that on stage anymore Vol.2 The Helsinki concert" mindblowing! He had such a amzing band on tour at that time. Just to have Napoleon Murphy Brock, George Duke, Chester Thompson in the same band, playing at their best is just amazing. I highly recomend a listen to that CD.
richardcostantino
12. Oktober 2018
geändert over 4 years ago
If you are unfamiliar with FZ, and are looking at which albums to delve into, it will all depend on your personal musical preferences, because Frank's music spans a wide range of musical styles.
If you like straight ahead rock, try 'Chunga's Revenge', 'Zoot Allures', 'One Size Fits All', 'Imaginary Diseases', 'Apostrophe', 'Hot Rats', 'Bongo Fury', 'You Are What You Is'.
If you like avant-garde, try 'Uncle Meat', 'Lumpy Gravy', '200 Motels', 'Orchestral Favourites'.
If you like rock mixed with bawdy humour, try 'Live In NYC', 'Joe's Garage', 'Sheik Yerbouti', 'Does Humour Belong In Music'.
If you like Jazz Rock, try 'Grand Wazoo', 'Waka Jawaka', 'Yellow Shark', 'Make A Jazz Noise Here'.
If you like Doo-Wop, try 'Cruising with Reuben & The Jets', 'Cucamonga'.
If you like social satire, try 'Freak Out', 'We're Only In It For The Money', 'Absolutely Free'.
If you like guitar instrumental workouts, try the 'Shut Up & Play Your Guitar' series of albums.
If you like straight ahead rock, try 'Chunga's Revenge', 'Zoot Allures', 'One Size Fits All', 'Imaginary Diseases', 'Apostrophe', 'Hot Rats', 'Bongo Fury', 'You Are What You Is'.
If you like avant-garde, try 'Uncle Meat', 'Lumpy Gravy', '200 Motels', 'Orchestral Favourites'.
If you like rock mixed with bawdy humour, try 'Live In NYC', 'Joe's Garage', 'Sheik Yerbouti', 'Does Humour Belong In Music'.
If you like Jazz Rock, try 'Grand Wazoo', 'Waka Jawaka', 'Yellow Shark', 'Make A Jazz Noise Here'.
If you like Doo-Wop, try 'Cruising with Reuben & The Jets', 'Cucamonga'.
If you like social satire, try 'Freak Out', 'We're Only In It For The Money', 'Absolutely Free'.
If you like guitar instrumental workouts, try the 'Shut Up & Play Your Guitar' series of albums.
maxal
22. September 2018
Thanks for the all the below help for the "newbies" - which I am. I have avoided Zappa for decades, simply because there is too much, at the same time knowing I would like some (but what?).
So, now I am diving in, with the help of the below. Cheers!
So, now I am diving in, with the help of the below. Cheers!
reservoir_dog
12. Mai 2018
A lot of Zappa's releases have been either wrongly listed or duplicated - if you are interested in this problem please consult the post i created on The Mothers master page
https://www.discogs.com/artist/286086-The-Mothers
https://www.discogs.com/artist/286086-The-Mothers
earwax7
16. April 2016
Check Zappa playing a bicycle on TV in the early 60s via you tube , Frank was hitting on something which amused and also confused his host and audience . Recommended viewing.
KileyCO
13. April 2016
All of these statements are true below. Frank was a true original. I am a big fan but some of Frank's stuff is just hard on my palette. I feel the real gold nuggets of Frank lie in his sense of arrangement and guitar playing. Unlike some of his contemporaries Frank could really play and his bandmates could too. If you want to be blown away with just sheer musical masterpieces I would start with Zoot Allures and move on to Joe's Garage. Some of the earlier records get weighed down with the weirdo Marimba jazz and off the cuff comedy. But in my opinion Frank really had a composer mind in a rock and roll body. At least on some of his records. And well most of the records were produced and engineered to sound tip top by even by todays standards. The problem with Zappa are that many get turned off by focusing on a couple records. You really have to listen to a lot to find what you like about Zappa. But trust me there is a record for you.....
terrysuki
9. November 2013
geändert over 6 years ago
Frank Zappa was one of rock music's true originals, and one of the very few geniuses to emerge from the rock era.The sheer amount of material this guy was responsible for can be daunting for someone new to his world of musical wonders, so here's a few tips for the "newbies" ! 1.) If you don't have a good sense of humour, then just forget it ! Zappa ain't for you ! 2.) Best to start light, leave the heavier stuff for later ! I'd go for "Apostrophe", "Overnight Sensation" "Hot Rats", or if you fancy being a wee bit adventurous on your first go, the double LP's "You Are What You Is" or "Sheik Yerbouti" would be a good start. 3.) Once you've got a bit of a feel for what he's about, then I'd give The Mothers Of Invention's "We're Only In It For The Money" and "Absolutely Free" a spin. 4.) After all that lot you're fit for "Uncle Meat", "The Grand Wazoo" and "Roxy And Elsewhere" and then you're good to go ! There's a lifetimes worth of musical magic in those Zappa grooves ! So have fun. I did !
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