Frank Zappa Quizzes & Polls
Frank Zappa was an innovative musician and composer known for blending rock, jazz, and classical influences into groundbreaking works that challenged musical conventions. His fearless creativity and sharp social commentary continue to inspire artists worldwide.
Frank Zappa Profile
| Born | Frank Vincent Zappa was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 21, 1940. |
| Died | December 4, 1993 |
| Groups | The Mothers of Invention |
| Key Albums | Hot Rats (1969), Sheik Yerbouti (1979), Apostrophe (’) (1974), One Size Fits All (1975), You Are What You Is (1981), Zoot Allures (1976), Jazz From Hell (1986), Them or Us (1984), Waka/Jawaka (1972), Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch (1982). |
| Key Tracks | Peaches en Regalia (1969), Bobby Brown (1979), Uncle Remus (1974), Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (1974), Willie the Pimp (1969), Cosmik Debris (1973), Watermelon in Easter Hay (1979), Little Umbrellas (1969), Dirty Love (1992), Nanook Rubs It (1974). |
| Grammy Record | 2 won and 9 nominated. |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. |
