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The Class of 1970: The Mothers of Invention — ‘Burnt Weeny Sandwich’

Burnt Weeny Sandwich’ 1970 was a red-letter year for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. After five albums on the Verve ...
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The Class of 1970: The Mothers of Invention — Frank Zappa — ‘Chunga’s Revenge’

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Far Out Magazine

The one Velvet Underground song that Frank Zappa actually liked

Never afraid to spout their caustic takes on the music world, both Frank Zappa and The Velvet Underground took early potshots at each other during the depths of the 1960s counterculture. Both fiercely ...
Glide Magazine

Manic Monday: Watch Frank Zappa’s Raucous Performance Of “Muffin Man” Live 1977

After kicking off September on a decidedly avant-garde note last week, it only feels natural to continue in that spirit this week by spotlighting another classic artist from the “Weirdo Wednesday” ...
The Independent

Mark Volman, who co-founded The Turtles and performed with Flo & Eddie, has died at 78

Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960’s pop group The Turtles, whose hits include “Happy Together” and “Elenore,” died in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday after a brief, unexpected illness, ...
Deadline.com

Mark Volman Dies: Founding Member Of “Happy Together” Hitmakers The Turtles Was 78

Mark Volman, left, and Howard Kaylan of The Turtles perform on The Happy Together Tour in 2017 Bobby Bank/Getty Images Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s pop group The Turtles sang on its No.
Far Out Magazine

Frank Zappa wanted to take AC/DC under his wing: “They’re rock-solid”

Lou Reed hated Frank Zappa. The New York poet and punk felt that Zappa’s weird and wonderful approach to art was the result of an overwhelming lack of talent, which seems harsh. “He’s probably the ...
American Songwriter

Frank Zappa Went Against the Grain (And His Stance on Recreational Drug Use Proves Just That)

Frank Zappa is one of the most unique and off-the-wall rock stars to ever grace the mainstream. Zappa’s music and general brand certainly had their own special and identifiable mark. Though those ...
The New York Times

Frank Zappa

In the 1960s, he and his fellow singer Howard Kaylan embodied the feel-good sound of a popular pop-rock band. The two later found new fame as Flo & Eddie. By Michael S. Rosenwald She missed a shot at ...
loudersound

“A lost gem featuring the best of the best being put through their paces by the ever-controlling bandleader”: Frank Zappa’s unaired TV special Cheaper Than Cheep

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Under the Radar

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention: Cheaper Than Cheep

In June of 1974, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention were ready for their television closeups, but technology was unfortunately not on their side. Over 50 years later, Cheaper Than Cheep finally ...
Moviefone

Frank Zappa - Live in Paris 1980 (2008)

Recorded Live in Paris in 1980, this is a rare recording of Frank Zappa performing at the peak of his career with his incredible backing band, including Ike Willis (guitar/vocals), Ray White ...