Ike Willis, Singer in Frank Zappa’s Band, Dead at 70Ike Willis, Singer in Frank Zappa’s Band, Dead at 70He made his first recorded appearance on 1979's 'Joe's Garage.' Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Rockers Turned Down 'The Simpsons'Rockers Turned Down 'The Simpsons'The animated series has had more cameos than any other TV show -- but these rockers said no. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
New Frank Zappa Album Brings Rare Tracks From the PastNew Frank Zappa Album Brings Rare Tracks From the PastVaulternative Records returns with a set of 1966 songs from around the time of the Mothers of Invention's debut.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
1976 Under-the-Radar Albums1976 Under-the-Radar AlbumsOvershadowed by masterpieces from Stevie Wonder, Eagles and Ramones, these underrated records deserve another chance.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Zappa & Beefheart's 'Bongo Fury' BoxZappa & Beefheart's 'Bongo Fury' BoxTeenage friends' 1975 partly live album gets a six-disc upgrade.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Frank Zappa Met Alice CooperWhen Frank Zappa Met Alice Cooper'Nobody's going to believe that a band can play this complicated kind of stuff live," he told the group.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Getting Boxed Up for ReleaseFrank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Getting Boxed Up for ReleaseEpic show from New York's Palladium collected on five discs, plus bonus tracks. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With BoxFrank Zappa’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With BoxPeak mid-'70s music from bandleader and the Mothers of Invention, expanded to four CDs and a Blu-ray.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Frank Zappa’s Unaired 1974 TV Special Is Finally Getting ReleasedFrank Zappa’s Unaired 1974 TV Special Is Finally Getting ReleasedTwo-hour film and live album 'Cheaper Than Cheep' was recorded with the Mothers of Invention.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'Flat delivery and breaking character ensured his first guest host spot was also his last.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Frank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewFrank Zappa, ‘Funky Nothingness': Album ReviewPreviously unreleased recordings from proposed 'Hot Rats' follow-up includes unissued LP plus two additional discs of 1970 sessions.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Unearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseUnearthed Frank Zappa Album ‘Funky Nothingness’ Set for ReleaseRecorded in 1970, the songs are believed to have been for a follow-up to solo debut 'Hot Rats.'Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ian Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaIan Anderson’s Big Regret Over Frank ZappaJethro Tull leader was too embarrassed to speak to dying artist: "Each time I hung up in panic."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New InterviewBob Dylan Reveals He’s Seen Metallica Twice + 5 Other Revelations From Rare New InterviewBob Dylan recently discussed his latest endeavor, a book entitled 'The Philosophy of Modern Song,' and revealed some fun facts about his musical tastes, too.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Musicians Who Are Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’Musicians Who Are Banned From ‘Saturday Night Live’Live from New York, it's "get the f*ck outta here!"Todd FooksTodd Fooks
Blimp Time-Hop: Frank Zappa’s Final Appearance In Portland, MaineBlimp Time-Hop: Frank Zappa’s Final Appearance In Portland, MaineOn March 15, 1988, Frank’s US Tour stopped at the Civic Center. It was his final concert appearance here. The GuruThe Guru