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Frank Zappa, 1988
Watch Frank Zappa Play One of His Greatest Solos On His Final Tour

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Dweezil Zappa deemed this brilliant and emotive solo to be his father’s finest.

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Dweezil Zappa
Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album.

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Frank Zappa performs at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on November 18, 1977
Watch Frank Zappa at his Fingerboard Shredding Finest

By Rod Brakes Published

VIDEO Masterful technique and wild improvisation collide in this classic live clip.

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Singer/Songwriter Frank Zappa plays DJ for a day at WKLS 96 Rock in Atlanta Georgia. October 25, 1981
A Beginner’s Guide to Frank Zappa

By Gary MacKenzie Published

Five career-spanning albums from the pioneering guitarist's extensive back catalog.

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Dweezil Zappa on Frank Zappa‘s Guitar Legacy and Why He Sees His Father as More Classical Than Prog

By Art Thompson Published

The quicksilver genius of Frank Zappa's playing defied categorization, but it alerted a generation of progressive guitarists to push the boundaries of their instrument.

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Tosin Abasi, Alex Lifeson, and Steve Morse
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.

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Frank Zappa performs live in Rotterdam, the Netherlands in 1988
Hear Frank Zappa Play "I Ain't Got No Heart" at His Final US Show

By Jackson Maxwell Published

48-track recordings of the March 25, 1988 Long Island performance will soon be released as 'Zappa ’88: The Last U.S. Show.'

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Steve Vai (left) and Frank Zappa perform in New York City in 1981
Steve Vai: Frank Zappa Once Told Me My Tone Sounded "Like An Electric Ham Sandwich"

By Jackson Maxwell Published

"The sound isn't in the amps," Zappa told the young maestro, "it's in your head."

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Watch the Trailer for 'Zappa,' the First Official Frank Zappa Documentary

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Directed by 'Bill & Ted' star Alex Winter, the film features Steve Vai, Ian Underwood and more.

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