Frank Zappa

== Info ==
Rock musician noted for his bizarre image and use of experimentation, combining rock with jazz, blues, funk, and classical. Died of cancer in 1993. His daughter is named Moon Unit, but she insists "Unit" is her middle name. Moon Zappa starred in the film Valley Girl, for which she provided Valley Girl slang during the film's theme song, performed by Frank. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without his backing group, The Mothers of Invention. 
== Parody ==
Weird Al Yankovic parodied him with the song Genius in France.
== Genres ==
Experimental
Progressive rock
== Pop Culture ==
Zappa has been referenced in popular internet cartoon Homestar RunnerCategory:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Seventies
Category:New Wave
Category:Alternative
Category:Experimental
Category:Saturday Night Live performers