Zappa

British

/ ˈzæpə /

noun

Frank. 1940–93, US rock musician, songwriter, and experimental composer: founder and only permanent member of the Mothers of Invention. His recordings include Freak Out (1966), Hot Rats (1969), and Sheik Yerbouti (1979)

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Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr, his sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

They’re calling in every admirer and collaborator for this holiday show with Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Dweezil Zappa, Sierra Green, Cody & Luther Dickinson and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

And though Lennon was a reluctant live performer, the couple made several television appearances, as well as a cameo with Frank Zappa at the Fillmore East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

During a phone call from the road — Zappa was on a tour celebrating his father’s album “Apostrophe” — he explained the importance of Paul’s innovations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

Zappa then advanced towards me, and, with the same smile which had once fascinated me, he exclaimed.

From The Pirate of the Mediterranean A Tale of the Sea by Tilney, F.C.

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