Frank Zappa
American musician (1940–1993)
1940 — 1993
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician (1940–1993)
Born
December 21, 1940
Died
1993 (age ~53)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, composer
United StatesBorn in BaltimoreDied in Los Angeles
1940
Born in Baltimore (1940-12-21)
1993
Died in Los Angeles
1995
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
1997
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
About
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, songwriter, guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker, and activist. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and musique concrète works; he additionally produced nearly all the 60-plus albums he released with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. His discography is characterized by nonconformity, improvisation, sonic experimentation, musical virtuosity and satire of American culture. Zappa also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. He is considered one of the most innovative and stylistically diverse musicians of his generation.
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Who is Frank Zappa?+
Frank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, songwriter, guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker, and activist. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and musique concrète works; he additionally produced nearly all the 60-plus album
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Zappa born?+
Frank Zappa was born on December 21, 1940.
When did Frank Zappa die?+
Frank Zappa died in 1993, at approximately 53 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — December 21, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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