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Frank Zappa in studio, artist behind 1960s albums like 'Freak Out!' and 'Lumpy Gravy'

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

How John Lennon Unfairly Used One of Frank Zappa’s Songs: “Little Bit Disappointing”

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“F–k You Captain Tom”: Behind David Bowie and Frank Zappa’s Tense Stand-Off About Guitarist Adrian Belew

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3 Bizarre Characters Frank Zappa Created for His Songs

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“It’s Me Against the Laws of Nature”: Here’s What Frank Zappa Had to Say About Improvisation

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Remember When: Frank Zappa Almost Got His Life Zapped by a Jilted Boyfriend During a Performance

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The 20 Best Frank Zappa Quotes

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