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Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

2021•8.6/10
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This programme tells the story behind the conception, recording and release of this groundbreaking album. By use of interviews, musical demonstration, performance, archive footage and returning to the multi tracks with Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers we discover how Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention created the album with the help of legendary African- American producer Tom Wilson.

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Released

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Self

Del Casher

Self

Pamela Des Barres

Self

David Fricke

Self

Matt Groening

Matt Groening

Self

Mike Keneally

Mike Keneally

Self

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Self

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Self

Elliot Ingber

Self

Ahmet Zappa

Ahmet Zappa

Self

Joe Travers

Self

Ruth Underwood

Self

Carl Franzoni

Self

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