Zappa Frank Horoscope

Zappa Frank

Dec 21, 1940

Rating : C (Data based on speculation)

Leo
Moon Sign

Sagitarius
Sun Sign

Scorpio
Lagan

Events

Social : Institutionalized - prison, hospital 1962 (Jail time for pornographic film)

Social : Joined group 1964 (Formed "The Mothers of Invention")

Work : Prize 1987 (Grammy Award)

Death:Death by Disease 4 December 1993 at 7:01 PM in Los Angeles (Prostate cancer, age 53 (-17 days)) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

American musician, a guitarist, singer and composer, an actor, record and film producer. He originated the Mothers of Invention in 1964 and freaked out onto the RnR scene in the 60s. On more than 50 records, he displayed a mastery of musical forms from rock and jazz fusion to doo-wop and classical. Contrary for three decades, he put out some 60 albums, such as "Uncle Meat" and "Weasels Ripped my Flesh." He was well respected in his field as the musicians musician, considered by many to be a genius. A true dissident, he has been tried for both pornography and obscenity, a social satirist and innovator. Zappas dad was Greek, Arab and Sicilian, a meteorologist, and his mom French-Italian. He was one of four kids, sickly as a boy. He was dark and weird in high school where he formed his first band. College lasted a brief six months when he opted for music. His "up-yours" attitude and lyrics got him ten days in county jail in 1962 for making a "pornographic" tape. By the time he founded the Mothers in 1966, he had already worked out his personal credo of Freaking Out; casting off outmoded restrictions. The Mothers did just that in their 14 years, mutating through personnel changes. He won his only Grammy in 1987 for "Jazz From Hell." Married to Gail for 26 years, he had four kids, Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva. With no interest whatsoever in the Hollywood scene, he built a $2 million recording studio on his property and seldom left the house. Gail ran the familys million-dollar-a-year mail order business in records, videos and Zappa paraphernalia. A fervent nonbeliever in health foods, he smoked quantities of cigarettes while drinking espresso. Zappa had been ill for some years but repeated examinations failed to find the cause until he died of prostate cancer at 7:01pm on 4 December 1993 in Los Angeles. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

Frank Vincent Zappa, born December 21, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, and died December 4, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, was a prolific and influential American musician, composer, songwriter, filmmaker, and satirist. His work is characterized by nonconformity, free-form improvisation, sound experimentation, musical virtuosity, and satire of American culture.

News (Archived)

Due to Frank Zappa's passing in 1993, current news regarding him primarily revolves around releases of archival material, documentaries, and biographical works. The Zappa Family Trust continues to manage his extensive musical catalog and legacy.

Social Media

While Frank Zappa himself did not have a social media presence during his lifetime, official channels managed by the Zappa Family Trust exist on various platforms. These channels share information about upcoming releases, events, and archival material:

Recent Projects (Posthumous)

Recent years have seen continued releases of Zappa's unreleased material, including live recordings, studio outtakes, and compilations. The Zappa Family Trust has focused on preserving and sharing his vast archive of music. Examples include box sets like "The Mothers 1970" and various live concert recordings.

Other Information

Frank Zappa's vast musical catalog spans genres including rock, jazz, classical, avant-garde, and doo-wop. He composed and produced almost all of his work throughout his prolific career. Zappa's influence on music is immense, and his complex and often satirical lyrics continue to resonate with audiences.

Beyond music, Zappa directed films and music videos, designed album covers, and was an outspoken critic of censorship and government regulation. He remains a significant figure in American counterculture.

For more detailed information and complete discography, visit the official Zappa website: zappa.com.

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