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
Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65Deon Estus, Bassist With Elton John and Frank Zappa, Dies at 65He also performed with Wham!, Tina Turner and others.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
Frank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesFrank Zappa’s Estate Planning Major Series of Reissues, New ReleasesHold onto your wallets, Frank Zappa fans.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
45 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Puts the Mothers Behind Him45 Years Ago: Frank Zappa Puts the Mothers Behind HimSeveral months after the release of the fifth Mothers of Invention album, 'Uncle Meat,' in March 1969, Frank Zappa pulled the plug, at least for now, on the band. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Story of Frank Zappa’s DeathThe Story of Frank Zappa’s DeathFrank Zappa died on Dec. 4, 1993. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker