How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’Revisiting Frank Zappa’s Experimental, Genre-Defying ‘Uncle Meat’It was already evident that he was a prolific and adventurous force. Then came this format-defying endeavor.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Why Frank Zappa’s ‘Sleep Dirt’ Was Both Compromise and Middle FingerWhy Frank Zappa’s ‘Sleep Dirt’ Was Both Compromise and Middle FingerThe project had its roots in a shelved, four-disc set that his record company refused to release.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Frank Zappa Returned to His Youth on ‘Cruising With Ruben and the Jets’How Frank Zappa Returned to His Youth on ‘Cruising With Ruben and the Jets’A mysterious group of pompadoured cartoon faces turned back the clock to highlight the golden era of doo-wop.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
When Frank Zappa Looked Back With ‘You Can’t Do That On Stage’When Frank Zappa Looked Back With ‘You Can’t Do That On Stage’Other retrospective collections followed, but this remains the most definitive overall document of his live career.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker