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
When Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceWhen Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceComposer, battling terminal cancer, conducted Ensemble Modern during performance in September 1992.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
King Crimson to Tour With the Zappa BandKing Crimson to Tour With the Zappa BandRobert Fripp and company will return to North America this summer. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Frank Zappa Hologram World Tour Dates AnnouncedFrank Zappa Hologram World Tour Dates AnnouncedShows will include new music from the late rocker, as well as former bandmates.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
November 9 Rock And Roll HistoryNovember 9 Rock And Roll HistoryIt's time for everyone's favorite morning segment, rock and roll history on WZOZ.Johnny MartinJohnny Martin
Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’It was already evident that he was a prolific and adventurous force. Then came this format-defying endeavor.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Why Frank Zappa Saved Up Material for His Blockbuster ‘Sheik Yerbouti’Why Frank Zappa Saved Up Material for His Blockbuster ‘Sheik Yerbouti’On many levels — creative, personal, and business-related — 1979 would go down as a banner year in his long and storied career. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia