The Frank Zappa companion
Subtitle: four decades of commentary
By: edited and introduced by Richard Kostelanetz ; assistant editor, John Rocco.
Contributors: Kostelanetz, Richard.; Rocco, John
Publisher: Schirmer Books
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
Subjects: Zappa, Frank -- Criticism and interpretation.; Music -- Social aspects.
Description: The '60s produced many creative new musicians, but none was more inspirational, controversial, scatological, or creative than Frank Zappa. Beginning with his band, The Mothers of Invention, Zappa created music in a wide range of styles, from tape montage to light jazz to heavy metal rock to lovingly recreated doo-wop to satirical operas ... all in his own unique style. Zappa was an agent provocateur - always pushing the envelope, amazing his fans while infuriating his critics.

This book collects articles, reviews, interviews, and the full text of Zappa's famous testimony against the labeling of records before the United States Senate. It is a must for fan and foe alike!
Notes: Discography: p. 249-251.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-254) and index.