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A Zappa house divided: Inside the bitter fight for control over Frank Zappa's legacy

3073 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissInside a home recording studio known as the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, where the late Frank Zappa composed and recorded some of his most adventurous works, his youngest son, Ahmet, reflects on his father’s legacy. It is a rich m... more info

The incisive 'Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words' gives the iconic rocker the stage

3074 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentNot to put too fine a point on it, but Frank Zappa, the fiercely idiosyncratic musician and composer, hated being interviewed. "It's one of the most abnormal things you can do to anyone, two steps removed from the Inquisition," he once said with typi... more info

Dweezil Zappa Gets Emotional Talking Zappa Family Drama With Marc Maron

3074 days ago
JamBaseBoth guitarist Dweezil Zappa and host Marc Maron broke down upon the guitarist explaining the drama he's experienced dealing with his family. more info

See Frank Zappa Talk 'Amazingly Beautiful' Groupie Phenomenon in Doc Clip

3074 days ago
Rolling StoneAppearing on an Australian chat show in 1973, Frank Zappa likened the groupie "phenomenon" to human sacrifice. Footage of the interview appears in a new documentary about the iconoclastic artist called Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Wor... more info

Chicago Jam Quartet Mungion Releases Debut Studio Album ‘Scary Blankets’

3076 days ago
JamBaseChicago's Mungion shows off their Phish and Frank Zappa influenced musical stew on the just-released LP 'Scary Blankets.' more info

Dweezil Zappa on Fight for Family Name, Reviving 'Freak Out!'

3076 days ago
Rolling StoneOn June 27th, Frank Zappa's avant-garde double album Freak Out! turns 50. His son, Dweezil, is celebrating the rich debut album by Zappa and the Mothers of Invention by touring the full album this summer – and he isn't risking any ... more info

Dweezil Zappa Again Changes Band Name

3079 days ago
JamBaseThe ongoing dispute among the surviving children of Frank Zappa continues with Dweezil again altering the name of his band. more info

Dweezil Zappa forced to change Zappa band's moniker (again). Now Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the ... He Wants - the Cease and Desist Tour

3080 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentFrank Zappa’s son Dweezil Zappa has again been forced to change the name of his upcoming band and tour after receiving a cease and desist letter from the Zappa Family Trust, which owns and administers the recordings and rights to all of ... more info

Dweezil Zappa forced to change Zappa band's moniker (again). Now Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the ... He Wants - the Cease and Desist Tour

3080 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissFrank Zappa’s son Dweezil Zappa has again been forced to change the name of his upcoming band and tour after receiving a cease and desist letter from the Zappa Family Trust, which owns and administers the recordings and rights to all of ... more info

A Twist in the Zappa vs. Zappa Spat

3080 days ago
New York TimesAfter one name change, Dweezil Zappa is rechristening his show again to avoid legal conflict with a brother who controls the family trust. more info

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