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Frank Zappa 프랭크 자파

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Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, songwriter, guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker, and activist. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and musique concrète works; he additionally produced nearly all the 60-plus albums he released with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist. His discography is characterized by nonconformity, improvisation, sonic experimentation, musical virtuosity and satire of American culture. Zappa also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers.

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Frank Zappa (프랭크 자파) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Warner Bros. Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, experimental music, avant-garde music
• Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Born: December 21, 1940
• Died: December 4, 1993
• Nationality: American
• Occupations: composer, songwriter, guitarist, conductor, actor, satirist, filmmaker, and activist
• Notable Band: the Mothers of Invention
• Birth: 1940년 12월 21일
• Death: 1993년 12월 4일
• Occupation: 음악가, 작곡가, 밴드 리더

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