Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American guitarist, composer, singer and satirist.

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December 21 - 1940 - December 4 - 1993 - American - Guitarist - Composer - Singer - Satirist

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His work covered a wide range of styles (notably the avant-garde, rock, jazz fusion and contemporary classical), and was often noted for its blending of high art, rock opera, absurdity, scatological humor, and for its hilariously repellent and satirical edge.

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Avant-garde - Rock - Jazz fusion - Contemporary classical - Rock opera - Humor - Satirical

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Zappa had a large worldwide following throughout his varied career, in particular, the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and the Scandinavian countries. Although much of his work was critically acclaimed, he never found much mainstream success. Zappa, as can be seen in many of his trenchant comments about the mainstream music business, never sought such acclamation.

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United States - United Kingdom - Italy - Germany - Scandinavian

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