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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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