Frank Zappa: Music In Review
2008•53m•Released
DocumentaryMusic
Idiosyncratic composer, unique musician and ground-breaking film director ..Frank Zappa packed more into his short lifetime than most men would manage in two. His restless, challenging, creative spirit meant that he never stood still during a career that bought huge critical and commercial success Zappa sold more than 60 million albums both as a solo artist and with the Mothers of Invention. The life and work of Frank Zappa are examined in this superb new critical review, which features new in-depth interviews with industry insiders, rock journalists and respected critics plus highlights from the songs that re-drew the face of rock music.
Languages
English
Cast
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Chris Welch
Self
Ian Fortnam
Self
Gen Howard-Kemp
Self
Ben Watson
Self
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