When Frank Zappa died of cancer in 1993, the world lost a talent with a memorably irreverent, intelligent personality. Here Michael Gray follows the trajectory of Zappa s career, documenting his move to California and the formation of The Mothers of Invention. The short but remarkable life of one of rock s most un-compromising figures is updated here to include a reassessment of Zappa s continued influence on a new generation of artists and fans. 60 black-and-white photographs are included.'
