Frank Zappa FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Father of Invention

Ausgabe	Buch (Softcover)
Artikelnr.	1108637
Autor / Komponist	John Corcelli
Sprache	englisch
Umfang	328 Seiten; 15,4 × 22,7 cm
Erscheinungsjahr	2016
Verlag / Hersteller	Backbeat Books
Hersteller-Nr.	HL00130917
ISBN	9781617136030
UPC	0888680022860

Beschreibung

In this volume, author John Corcelli reveals Zappa's roots as a musician, from his diverse influences to his personal life. We also learn more about his former band members and the enormous musical legacy inherited by his son, Dweezil. The book features a juried examination of Zappa's recordings and his videos.

It also features a complete discography and a recommended reading list. Each chapter has a special focus on Zappa's life, with sections covering his family, his home studio - known as the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen - his keen interest in the Synclavier (a device he first used in 1980), his guitars, and more.

Special attention is paid to the Mothers of Invention. FrankZappa FAQ is a must-have for fans new and old looking to delve into some of the best music ever made by one of the most innovative artists the world has known.