Frank Zappa and the Mothers’ ‘Whisky a Go Go, 1968′ AnnouncedFrank Zappa and the Mothers’ ‘Whisky a Go Go, 1968′ AnnouncedThree-disc set includes nearly five hours of unreleased material.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
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
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
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
When Grand Funk Lived With Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa: Exclusive InterviewWhen Grand Funk Lived With Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa: Exclusive InterviewDrummer Don Brewer discusses a pair of very offbeat roommates from the '70s. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Miss Mercy of Frank Zappa’s GTOs Dies at 71Miss Mercy of Frank Zappa’s GTOs Dies at 71Sunset Strip scenester recorded 'Permanent Damage' with group in 1969. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Frank Zappa’s ‘The Mothers 1970′ Collects Unreleased TracksFrank Zappa’s ‘The Mothers 1970′ Collects Unreleased TracksFour-disc box will collect 70 songs for 50th anniversary of band lineup.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s ‘Hot Rats’ Returns in Expanded Six-Disc BoxFrank Zappa’s ‘Hot Rats’ Returns in Expanded Six-Disc Box'The Hot Rats Sessions' will include every composition recorded during the album's original July 1969 sessions.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso