Frank Zappa

Recorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been for a follow-up to solo debut 'Hot Rats.'

Jethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."

Composer recruited backing band the Mothers, Ringo Starr and Keith Moon for cameos in debut film.

Drummer Don Brewer discusses a pair of very offbeat roommates from the '70s.

Sunset Strip scenester recorded 'Permanent Damage' with group in 1969.

Four discs, a mask and gloves arrive just in time for festivities.

He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.

It was already evident that he was a prolific and adventurous force. Then came this format-defying endeavor.

On many levels — creative, personal, and business-related — 1979 would go down as a banner year in his long and storied career.

Frank Zappa's most commercially successful album was released on March 22, 1974.

The project had its roots in a shelved, four-disc set that his record company refused to release.

A mysterious group of pompadoured cartoon faces turned back the clock to highlight the golden era of doo-wop.