Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, electronic, orchestral, and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band Mothers of Invention and as a s... more

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  • Dec 21, 1940

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  • Dec 4, 1993 (age 52 years)

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  • フランク・ザッパ,
  • Frank Vincent Zappa
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  • 1987
  • Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group Or Soloist)

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  • 45
  • 2003

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  • 1995
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  • 1995

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  • 1.829 m (6.001 ft )

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