Even after his premature death, Frank Zappa continues to be identified as an cult hero. A prolific composer, he made standard rock albums as well as experimental music—all critically acclaimed.
Francis Vincent Zappa was born in Baltimore to second-generation Greek parents on . As a teenager, he played drums and guitar in local bands. He collected rock'n'roll, rhythm-and-blues (R&B), and doo-wop records, and recordings of compositions by contemporary classical composers.
In 1964, Zappa...