Movie: Frank Zappa: Music In Review

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Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

Chris Welch
Chris Welch

Self

Ian Fortnam
Ian Fortnam

Self

Gen Howard-Kemp
Gen Howard-Kemp

Self

Ben Watson
Ben Watson

Self

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    Idiosyncratic composer, unique musician and ground-breaking film director…..Frank Zappa packed more into his short lifetime than most men would manage in two. His restless, challenging, creative spirit meant that he never stood still during a career that bought huge critical and commercial success – Zappa sold more than 60 million albums both as a solo artist and with the Mothers of Invention. The life and work of Frank Zappa are examined in this superb new critical review, which features new in-depth interviews with industry insiders, rock journalists and respected critics plus highlights from the songs that re-drew the face of rock music.

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    2008-02-05

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