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Frank Zappa & Mothers Of Invention
Biography
The Mothers of Invention were an American band active from 1964 to 1969, and again from 1970 to 1975. They mainly performed works by, and were the original recording group of, US composer and guitarist Frank Zappa (1940–1993), although other members have had the occasional writing credit. The band's first album, in 1966, was a double LP named Freak Out!, and they released four more albums in the following years. Zappa disbanded the original group in 1969, mainly because of financial issues, but also because he felt that there was no public interest in their music. After recording and releasing Hot Rats, Frank re-formed the group in 1970, with mostly new members and material. The new group came to be referred to as just "The Mothers" or "Frank Zappa & The Mothers" most of the time. In 1971, Zappa did an ambitious concept film/album project 200 Motels, but the group disbanded later that year after Zappa was attacked onstage during a London concert. During the coming years, Zappa released albums as "Zappa/Mothers" or "Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention" until he permanently dropped the "Mothers of Invention" moniker in 1976. There were plans to include former members of "The Mothers", Flo & Eddie, in the "Philly '76" live album, but this never came to fruition.
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Discography
- The Grand Wazoo, 1972
- Freak Out!, 1985
- Over‐Nite Sensation, 1973
- Greasy Love Songs, 2010
- Uncle Meat, 1969
- Weasels Ripped My Flesh, 1995
- Absolutely Free, 1995
- Cruising With Ruben & The Jets, 1995
- We’re Only in It for the Money (Acetate)
- One Size Fits All, 1975
- We’re Only in It for the Money, 1968
- Burnt Weeny Sandwich, 1970
- Absolutely Free / Over-Nite Sensation
- The Artisan RS 6406 Test Pressing (Acetate)
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- YouTube Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention In The Sky 68 2:58
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Links
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On the ABC
- Coodabeens Music Playlist 8th July. 12 Jul 2007. Coodabeens ...
- Mornings with Margaret Throsby: 27 September 2007
- ABC OPEN - Posts - Bands hammer it out at Apollo Bay Music Fest
- r a g e | Mia Dyson Guest Programs rage
- Radio National - Other Worlds - This Week June 13th 1998
- The Music Show - 24 November 2007 - 24 November 2007
- triple j music specials: Captain Beefheart
- Triple J | Captain Beefheart Background J-File
- 1:30 Renaissance: The End Of
- Zappa/Beefheart Drummer Dies - DIG Digital Radio
Elsewhere on the Web
- Zappa.com
- Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
- YouTube - FRANK ZAPPA MOTHERS OF INVENTION "KingKong" 1968
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Comments
Heaps of times I hear a song I've never heard before, thinking how awesome it sounds, then I come here and check it out, and it's from the late sixties, even though it sounds like it could have been recorded today!... :)
Its a long time since I've heard any Zappa on the radio. Last time was JJJ about 12 years ago. Nice to hear it again.
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