Frank Zappa

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Seven guitarists who deserve a signature Gibson SG

From gospel legends to genre forefathers, we look at seven guitarists who deserve their own signature SG.
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UMG acquires Frank Zappa’s full estate, including recordings and song catalogue

Universal Music Group has announced an agreement with Frank Zappa’s family to acquire the rock guitarist and composer’s estate. The deal covers the musician’s...
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7 artists who deserve their own signature Fender Stratocaster

These Strat-slingers have created amazing music using Leo Fender’s most famous solidbody, yet they still haven’t been honoured with their own signature model by the big F.
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Unexpected gear used by Frank Zappa

From heavily modified Fenders to little-known amps and pedals, Frank Zappa’s gear was as unusual as his music.
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Frank Zappa documentary explores the “private life” of the musical iconoclast

“This film is by far the most intimate and expansive look into the innovative life of Frank Zappa
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Listen: Early mix of Frank Zappa’s Sharleena by Queen producer, Roy Thomas Baker

The rarity is part of the upcoming The Mothers 1970 box set.
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Two Frank Zappa books are to be released later this year

The books will detail the musician’s guitars and gear, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Hot Rats’ album.
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