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
Dweezil Zappa Announces ’50 Years of Frank: Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the F@%K He Wants’ TourDweezil Zappa Announces ’50 Years of Frank: Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the F@%K He Wants’ TourThreatened with trademark infringement for using his dad's name on the road, Dweezil Zappa has changed the name of his upcoming tour once again. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Dweezil Zappa Forced to Change Name of Tribute Show to His DadDweezil Zappa Forced to Change Name of Tribute Show to His DadZappa Plays Zappa will hit the road this summer under a new name,Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Gail Zappa, Frank Zappa’s Widow, Dies at 70Gail Zappa, Frank Zappa’s Widow, Dies at 70Gail Zappa, widow of the late Frank Zappa, died this afternoon at the age of 70. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesFrank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesHold onto your wallets, Frank Zappa fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Story of Frank Zappa’s DeathThe Story of Frank Zappa’s DeathFrank Zappa died on Dec. 4, 1993. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
The Story of the Frank Zappa Concert Fire that Inspired ‘Smoke on the Water’The Story of the Frank Zappa Concert Fire that Inspired ‘Smoke on the Water’The famous fire at the Montreux Jazz Festival took place on Dec. 4, 1971Dave LiftonDave Lifton