Zappa, Frank
Overview
| Works: | 2,019 works in 5,820 publications in 5 languages and 28,241 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Rock music Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Autobiographies Progressive rock (Music) Documentary films Interviews Children's television programs Juvenile works Children's films |
| Roles: | Author, Performer, Instrumentalist, Composer, Actor, Conductor, Arranger, Singer, Director, Producer, Author of screenplay, Lyricist, Creator, Contributor, Other, Musician, Interviewee, v=v, chi, Narrator, Speaker, Dedicatee, Compiler, Scenarist, Honoree, Librettist, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, fmd, Originator, Film editor, Vocalist, 592, Restager |
| Classifications: | ML410.Z285, 782.42166092 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Frank Zappa
- The words and music of Frank Zappa by Kelly Fisher Lowe( )
- The real Frank Zappa book by Frank Zappa( Book )
- Zappa by Barry Miles( Book )
- Frank Zappa : the negative dialectics of poodle play by Ben Watson( Book )
- Frank Zappa and the And by Paul Carr( )
- Necessity is-- : the early years of Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention by Billy James( Book )
- The Frank Zappa companion : four decades of commentary( Book )
- No commercial potential : the saga of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention by David Walley( Book )
- Frank Zappa : Straight to Bizarre( Visual )
- Frank Zappa : the Freak Out List( Visual )
- 1993( Visual )
- Being frank : my time with Frank Zappa by Nigey Lennon( Book )
- Viva! Zappa by Dominique Chevalier( Book )
- Electric Don Quixote : the definitive story of Frank Zappa by Neil Slaven( Book )
- Dangerous kitchen : the subversive world of Zappa by Kevin Courrier( Book )
- Mother! : the Frank Zappa story by Michael Gray( Book )
- Freak out! : my life with Frank Zappa by Pauline Butcher( Book )
- Rock, counterculture and the avant-garde, 1966/1970 : how the Beatles, Frank Zappa and the Velvet Underground defined an era by Doyle Greene( Book )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music( )
- Frank Zappa : a biography by Barry Miles( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Frank Zappa
Freak out! by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
65 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention make their debut with an album that enters into new rock territory. Freak Out features many kinds of musical styles from parodies of teen pop to avant-garde sound experiments
65 editions published between 1966 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Zappa and his Mothers of Invention make their debut with an album that enters into new rock territory. Freak Out features many kinds of musical styles from parodies of teen pop to avant-garde sound experiments
Eat that question : Frank Zappa in his own words by
Thorsten Schütte(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interviews and performances, rare and never-before-seen historic footage of Frank Zappa's 30-year career
5 editions published between 2016 and 2017 in English and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interviews and performances, rare and never-before-seen historic footage of Frank Zappa's 30-year career
Faerie tale theatre(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This award-winning series brings to life 26 of the most magical classic fairy tales of all time, now digitally remastered
4 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This award-winning series brings to life 26 of the most magical classic fairy tales of all time, now digitally remastered
WASBE '99 by
University of Calgary(
)
3 editions published in 1999 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1999 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
We're only in it for the money by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Zappa's 1968 satirical masterpiece is back in its original glory with Frank's satirical wit intact. We're Only in It for the Money offers the ultimate stab at the idealistic world of hippiedom and the counterculture
55 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frank Zappa's 1968 satirical masterpiece is back in its original glory with Frank's satirical wit intact. We're Only in It for the Money offers the ultimate stab at the idealistic world of hippiedom and the counterculture
The Zappa album by
Frank Zappa(
)
19 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 316 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
LAGQ's guitar heroes by
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 2004 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to guitarists who inspired the group. All selections arranged for four guitars
6 editions published in 2004 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tribute to guitarists who inspired the group. All selections arranged for four guitars
The perfect stranger by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
36 editions published between 1984 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Jan. 10-11, 1984, at IRCAM, Paris (1st, 2nd, 4th works) and Feb.-April, 1984 at The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (3rd, 5th-7th works)
36 editions published between 1984 and 1995 in 4 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded Jan. 10-11, 1984, at IRCAM, Paris (1st, 2nd, 4th works) and Feb.-April, 1984 at The Utility Muffin Research Kitchen (3rd, 5th-7th works)
48 fugues for Frank by
Michael Kieran Harvey(
)
3 editions published in 2010 and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by Michael Kieran Harvey, and complemented by Lingua Franka - concrete poetry by Arjun von Caemmerer, 48 Fugues for Frank premiered in 2010. A labor of love for Zappaphiles and anyone else with an interest in advanced music, innovative poetry and artistic vision. Each of the ten pieces uses four or five ideas inspired by, reacting to, or developing some of Zappa's signature techniques. "Frank Zappa was a great man. Through his lyrics he skewered hypocrisy whether religious, social, artistic or corporate. During the '80s he took on the American religious right and the government of Ronnie Ray-gun, testified to the US congress including Tipper and Al Gore on the issue of rock censorship and blasted the hypocrisy of Baptist preachers such as Swaggart, at the same time winning Grammy awards for albums with titles such as Jazz From Hell. He was a personal friend of democracy heroes like Vaclav Havel (who also had the courage to confront the other major censoring religion of Communism). At the time of his death in 1993 Zappa was working on an ambitious project called Civilization Phaze III which used Dada and concrete poetry techniques to evoke a world not so much post-apocalyptic as post-human toilet. A perennial thorn in the side of the establishment, he stood up for humanism and rationalism, and his music reflects both extreme rigour and freedom. No teenager would ever consider self harm after listening to Zappa's Suicide Chump just as any remotely religious leaning thinking person would hang their head in shame after listening to his rap, the first on vinyl, Dumb all Over."
3 editions published in 2010 and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by Michael Kieran Harvey, and complemented by Lingua Franka - concrete poetry by Arjun von Caemmerer, 48 Fugues for Frank premiered in 2010. A labor of love for Zappaphiles and anyone else with an interest in advanced music, innovative poetry and artistic vision. Each of the ten pieces uses four or five ideas inspired by, reacting to, or developing some of Zappa's signature techniques. "Frank Zappa was a great man. Through his lyrics he skewered hypocrisy whether religious, social, artistic or corporate. During the '80s he took on the American religious right and the government of Ronnie Ray-gun, testified to the US congress including Tipper and Al Gore on the issue of rock censorship and blasted the hypocrisy of Baptist preachers such as Swaggart, at the same time winning Grammy awards for albums with titles such as Jazz From Hell. He was a personal friend of democracy heroes like Vaclav Havel (who also had the courage to confront the other major censoring religion of Communism). At the time of his death in 1993 Zappa was working on an ambitious project called Civilization Phaze III which used Dada and concrete poetry techniques to evoke a world not so much post-apocalyptic as post-human toilet. A perennial thorn in the side of the establishment, he stood up for humanism and rationalism, and his music reflects both extreme rigour and freedom. No teenager would ever consider self harm after listening to Zappa's Suicide Chump just as any remotely religious leaning thinking person would hang their head in shame after listening to his rap, the first on vinyl, Dumb all Over."
Strictly commercial by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apostrophe (') by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
4 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally released in March 1974. The first half of the album is full of nonsensical shaggy-dog story songs. The second half contains the instrumental title cuts silliness in 'Stink-Foot.'
4 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally released in March 1974. The first half of the album is full of nonsensical shaggy-dog story songs. The second half contains the instrumental title cuts silliness in 'Stink-Foot.'
Hot rats by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1989 and 1995 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1989 and 1995 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Head by
Bob Rafelson(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1986 and 1994 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A visually daring but redundant film made after the demise of the Monkees television show. There is no story line but the film is as interesting as anything done by the 1960s underground. Includes some anti-war moments. A technically innovative rock musical
5 editions published between 1986 and 1994 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A visually daring but redundant film made after the demise of the Monkees television show. There is no story line but the film is as interesting as anything done by the 1960s underground. Includes some anti-war moments. A technically innovative rock musical
Absolutely free by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
50 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full performer name: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention. Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention: Frank Zappa (guitar, vocals); Ray Collins (vocals); Bunk Gardner (saxophone); Don Preston (keyboards, vocals); Roy Estrada (bass, vocals); Jimmy Carl Black, Billy Mundi (drums, percussion, vocals). This package contains the complete libretto (clean American version), plus two additional tracks not included on the original release. Before becoming obsessed with sex, politics and the Synclavier, Frank Zappa was a performer of great whimsy, who here, on his second album, was singing about such topics as fruits and vegetables while also displaying a developing critical attitude toward American social mores. Dense with musical references from "Louie Louie" to Holst's "The Planets, " ABSOLUTELY FREE is a testament to the young Zappa's awesome musical breadth. These Mothers of Invention lack the precision of Zappa's later combos, but give a firm R & B grounding to his experimentation. ABSOLUTELY FREE includes the classic "Brown Shoes Don't Make It, " a biting parody of suburban American values, along with forgotten masterpieces like "Call Any Vegetable, " a tune pointing out the ease with which we can become in tune with our little green buddies
50 editions published between 1966 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full performer name: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention. Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention: Frank Zappa (guitar, vocals); Ray Collins (vocals); Bunk Gardner (saxophone); Don Preston (keyboards, vocals); Roy Estrada (bass, vocals); Jimmy Carl Black, Billy Mundi (drums, percussion, vocals). This package contains the complete libretto (clean American version), plus two additional tracks not included on the original release. Before becoming obsessed with sex, politics and the Synclavier, Frank Zappa was a performer of great whimsy, who here, on his second album, was singing about such topics as fruits and vegetables while also displaying a developing critical attitude toward American social mores. Dense with musical references from "Louie Louie" to Holst's "The Planets, " ABSOLUTELY FREE is a testament to the young Zappa's awesome musical breadth. These Mothers of Invention lack the precision of Zappa's later combos, but give a firm R & B grounding to his experimentation. ABSOLUTELY FREE includes the classic "Brown Shoes Don't Make It, " a biting parody of suburban American values, along with forgotten masterpieces like "Call Any Vegetable, " a tune pointing out the ease with which we can become in tune with our little green buddies
Jazz from hell by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
52 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
52 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Son of rogues gallery : pirate ballads, sea songs & chanteys by
Richard Thompson(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Producer Hal Willner has made a specialty of matching maverick artists, often in unexpected pairings, with surprising material; in 2006, he offered up a supreme example with the first volume of Rogues Gallery, hatched up on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest with actor Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski, who serve as executive producers of both volumes
3 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Producer Hal Willner has made a specialty of matching maverick artists, often in unexpected pairings, with surprising material; in 2006, he offered up a supreme example with the first volume of Rogues Gallery, hatched up on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest with actor Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski, who serve as executive producers of both volumes
The yellow shark by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
42 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
42 editions published between 1993 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lumpy gravy by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
32 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music by eclectic artist, Frank Zappa
32 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music by eclectic artist, Frank Zappa
Sheik Yerbouti by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
54 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I have been in you. - Flakes. - Broken hearts are for assholes. - I'm so cute. - Jones Crusher. - What ever happened to all the fun in the world. - Rat Tomago. - Wait a minute.- Bobby Brown goes down. - Rubber shirt. - The Shaik Yerbouti tango. - Baby snakes. - Tryin' to grow a chin. - City of tiny lights. - Dancin' fool.- Jewish princess. - Wild love. - Yo' Mama
54 editions published between 1979 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 166 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I have been in you. - Flakes. - Broken hearts are for assholes. - I'm so cute. - Jones Crusher. - What ever happened to all the fun in the world. - Rat Tomago. - Wait a minute.- Bobby Brown goes down. - Rubber shirt. - The Shaik Yerbouti tango. - Baby snakes. - Tryin' to grow a chin. - City of tiny lights. - Dancin' fool.- Jewish princess. - Wild love. - Yo' Mama
One size fits all by
Frank Zappa(
Recording
)
44 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
44 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Mothers of Invention Other Singer Performer Musician Actor Instrumentalist
- Lowe, Kelly Fisher Author
- Miles, Barry 1943- Other Author Editor
- Occhiogrosso, Peter Other
- Underwood, Ian 1939- Interviewee Conductor Performer Instrumentalist
- Watson, Ben 1956- Interviewee Author
- Ensemble Modern Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- MVD Entertainment Group
- Black, Jimmy Carl Performer Instrumentalist
- Films Media Group
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Bruister, LaMarr
Franciscus Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa & Ensemble Modern
Frank Zappa americký hudebník
Frank Zappa Amerikaans zanger
Frank Zappa amerikai zeneszerző, gitáros
Frank Zappa Amerikalı müzisyen
Frank Zappa amerikanischa Komponist, Musika und Kuitfigua vo da Underground-Musi
Frank Zappa amerikanischer Musiker
Frank Zappa amerikanischer Musiker und Komponist
Frank Zappa amerikansk gitarist, sanger og komponist
Frank Zappa amerikansk gitarist, songar og komponist
Frank Zappa amerikansk gitarrist, sångare och kompositör
Frank Zappa amerikansk guitarist, sanger og komponist
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Frank Zappa amerykański muzyk rockowy, multiinstrumentalista, kompozytor
Frank Zappa chitarrista, compositore e arrangiatore statunitense
Frank Zappa musicien américain
Frank Zappa músico y compositor de los Estados Unidos
Frank Zappa músico y compositor de los Estados Unidos (1940–1993)
Frank Zappa pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Frank Zappa yhdysvaltalainen muusikko
Frenk Zappa
Frenks Zapa
LaMarr Bruister
Stucco Holmes
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Zappa F.
Zappa, Francesco 1940-1993
Zappa , Francis Vincent
Zappa Francis Vincent 1940-1993
Zappa Francis Vincent Jr.
Zappa, Frank
Zappa, Frank 1940-1993
Zappa, Frank Vincent
Zappa, Frank Vincent 1940-1993
Φρανκ Ζάπα Αμερικάνος μουσικός, τραγουδοποιός, συνθέτης και παραγωγός δίσκων και ταινιών
Заппа, Фрэнк американский композитор, певец, мультиинструменталист, продюсер, автор песен, музыкант-экспериментатор, а также
звуко- и кинорежиссёр
Франк Запа
Френк Запа
Френк Запа американски музичар
Френк Заппа
Френк Заппа американський вокаліст, гітарист, клавішник, ударник, композитор, аранжувальник, автор текстів, продюсер, сценарист
та режисер
Фрэнк Вінсент Запа
Ֆրենկ Զապպա
זפה, פרנסיס וינסנט
פרנק זאפה
פרנק זאפה מוזיקאי
فرانك زابا
فرانك زابا موسيقار أمريكي
فرانک زاپا گیتاریست، خواننده، و آهنگساز آمریکایی
فرینک زاپا
फ्रान्क जाप्पा
ফ্র্যাঙ্ক জাপ্পা
ਫ਼ਰੈਂਕ ਜ਼ਾਪਾ
แฟรงก์ แซปพา
ფრენკ ზაპა
프랭크 자파
프랭크 자파 미국의 음악가
ザッパ, フランク
フランク・ザッパ
フランク・ザッパ アメリカ合衆国のミュージシャン
弗兰克·扎帕
弗兰克·扎帕 美国音乐家、创作歌手、作曲家、唱片制作人与电影制作人
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