Frank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewFrank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewPreviously unreleased recordings from proposed 'Hot Rats' follow-up includes unissued LP plus two additional discs of 1970 sessions.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Unearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseUnearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseRecorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been for a follow-up to solo debut 'Hot Rats.'Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ian Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaIan Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaJethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New InterviewBob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New InterviewBob Dylan recently discussed his latest endeavor, a book entitled 'The Philosophy of Modern Song,' and revealed some fun facts about his musical tastes, too.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Frank Zappa’s Jazz Albums Commemorated With ‘Waka/Wazoo’ Box SetFrank Zappa’s Jazz Albums Commemorated With ‘Waka/Wazoo’ Box SetFive-disc collection highlights pair of 1972 LPs, 'Waka/Jawaka' and 'The Grand Wazoo.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceWhen Frank Zappa Pulled Out the Baton for Final Stage AppearanceComposer, battling terminal cancer, conducted Ensemble Modern during performance in September 1992.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Frank Zappa Estate Sold to Universal Music GroupFrank Zappa Estate Sold to Universal Music GroupDeal includes rock visionary's recordings, publishing catalog, film archive, Vault containing his life's work and his name and likeness.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, MoreReissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, MoreYear is off to a slow start, but a handful of new archival sets make up for it.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
New Frank Zappa Box Set Documents Famous 1971 Fillmore East ShowsNew Frank Zappa Box Set Documents Famous 1971 Fillmore East ShowsEight-CD 'The Mothers 1971' includes entire John Lennon and Yoko Ono encore. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Frank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Extended for 50th AnniversaryFrank Zappa’s ‘200 Motels’ Extended for 50th AnniversarySoundtrack album becomes super-deluxe six-disc box set.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Grand Funk Lived With Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa: Exclusive InterviewWhen Grand Funk Lived With Todd Rundgren and Frank Zappa: Exclusive InterviewDrummer Don Brewer discusses a pair of very offbeat roommates from the '70s. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From Fleetwood Mac, the Who and MoreReissue Roundup: Spring Sets From Fleetwood Mac, the Who and MoreNew archival releases include expanded versions of beloved albums, box-set collections and rarities-stuffed deluxe editions.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Soundtrack to Frank Zappa Documentary Now StreamingSoundtrack to Frank Zappa Documentary Now StreamingAlex Winter's movie features 12 previously unreleased performances by the composer. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Frank Zappa Created ‘Resentment’ Among BandmatesHow Frank Zappa Created ‘Resentment’ Among Bandmates‘Bill & Ted’ actor Alex Winter’s new documentary explores eccentric artist’s “contradictions.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Frank Zappa’s Famous Zappawood Property on Sale for $999KFrank Zappa’s Famous Zappawood Property on Sale for $999KA legendary location of rock history could be yours.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Frank Zappa’s 1981 Halloween Concert Collected in New BoxFrank Zappa’s 1981 Halloween Concert Collected in New BoxSix-CD set includes 78 previously unreleased tracks plus a Count Frankula mask and cape.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
King Crimson to Tour With the Zappa BandKing Crimson to Tour With the Zappa BandRobert Fripp and company will return to North America this summer. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Frank Zappa’s 1973 Halloween Show Gets Your Party StartedFrank Zappa’s 1973 Halloween Show Gets Your Party StartedFour discs, a mask and gloves arrive just in time for festivities. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s ‘Hot Rats’ Returns in Expanded Six-Disc BoxFrank Zappa’s ‘Hot Rats’ Returns in Expanded Six-Disc Box'The Hot Rats Sessions' will include every composition recorded during the album's original July 1969 sessions.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Frank Zappa Hologram Has ArrivedThe Frank Zappa Hologram Has ArrivedAnd it's speaking out against censorship.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann