Frank Zappa

Jethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."

Eight-CD 'The Mothers 1971' includes entire John Lennon and Yoko Ono encore.

Composer recruited backing band the Mothers, Ringo Starr and Keith Moon for cameos in debut film.

Soundtrack album becomes super-deluxe six-disc box set.

Drummer Don Brewer discusses a pair of very offbeat roommates from the '70s.

Sunset Strip scenester recorded 'Permanent Damage' with group in 1969.

Four-disc box will collect 70 songs for 50th anniversary of band lineup.

'The Hot Rats Sessions' will include every composition recorded during the album's original July 1969 sessions.

Shows will include new music from the late rocker, as well as former bandmates.

Next year's road trip to feature former bandmates with guests including Steve Vai.

The split between Frank Zappa's children over how to honor their father's legacy continues.

No dates have been set, but the Zappa Family Trust says sidemen have already committed to the venture.