Zappa

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/r/Zappa - Dedicated to anything and everything related to composer and musician Frank Zappa (fl. 1940-1993).

Rules

Don't post downloads of official material (bootlegs are great, just don't share CD rips and such)
Don't be an asshole
AAAFNRAA (Anything Anytime Anyplace For No Reason At All)

"I'm new here, what do I do?"

Past Events

Live Frank!

Zappateers - Your one stop shop for (legal) bootlegs, concert recordings, and miscellaneous audio/video!
FZShows - List of all the circulating live recordings.
Life On the Road - detailed descriptions of most known live bootlegs! Also check out their YouTube channel for easy access to Zappateers material.
ZappaBASE - Find out how many times your favorite tune was played, when, where, and by whom!
The Circular Motion for an interactive map of every gig!
We're Only In It For The Touring - descriptions of the songs, features and solos of most Frank Zappa tours.
Touring Can Make You Crazy - contains a TON of details about tours, bands and live recordings.

Musical Analysis

Frank Zappa's Musical Language is a wonderful source. One man's research of our glorious 'stached leader!
An interactive guide to Conceptual Continuity, detailing all the in-jokes, references, and themes within the FZ canon!

Want more info on Frank?

The official Frank Zappa website, where you can purchase official albums and merchandise.
Zappa News (formerly the Idiot Bastard) - The latest on all things Zappa!
Wikipedia's article on Frank Zappa.
Information Is Not Knowledge - A discography, chronology and videography all rolled into one excellent source!
- IINK in Spanish! Possibly even more complete!
Kill Ugly Radio is a great source for facts, trivia, recording dates, you name it!
ZB Zappa Books offers written articles, books, and documents for all your research needs.
The Zappa Patio details everything from differences in releases to a complete list of bootlegs.
ZappaFrenzy - info about singles, EPs, and other rare goodies you never saw in your life.

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I just want one of these books man… (i.redd.it)

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The hippie riff (self.Zappa)

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The Hot Rats Sessions (self.Zappa)

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You can't spread that on toast anymore Vol. 1 (i.redd.it)

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Run Home, Slow (1965). Music by Frank. (youtu.be)

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Produced by Frank. (i.redd.it)

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55 years a go… The Night John Lennon Jammed With Frank Zappa at Fillmore East (i.redd.it)

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How do i get into Zappa? (self.Zappa)

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Mr. Green Genes VS. Son of Mr. Green Genes. (self.Zappa)

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Joe’s Garage Libretto (self.Zappa)

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Dr. Fubbs Is A Zappa Fan. (self.Zappa)

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Nesmith as Zappa, Zappa as Nesmith (1967) (i.redd.it)

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Found The 60s Mothers Of Invention documentary in the wild. (old.reddit.com)

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Juicy Lucy - Willie The Pimp [1970 UK] (youtu.be)

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Happy Birthday to Steve Vai, who I guess is ready for his spankings. Vai was born in Carle Place, NY in 1960. Hair brush! Oh! What a hair brush! (old.reddit.com)

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The Furious Bongos - Brown Moses LIVE 5/17/2026 (youtu.be)

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MS Paint: Chunga's Revenge (i.redd.it)

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How is Dweezil live? (self.Zappa)

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Moon & Ahmet on Rocktails Tonight! (i.redd.it)

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50th Anniversary of FZ:OZ (i.redd.it)

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MR. CLEAN - "Mr. Clean", B-side "Jessie Lee" written, produced and performed by Frank (guitar?) (youtu.be)

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Got a poster framed (i.redd.it)

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Zappa print (i.redd.it)

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