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Think You Know Frank Zappa?

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Think You Know Frank Zappa game quiz
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1. Frank Zappa was born where?
    Baltimore, MD
    Tokyo, Japan
    Lancaster, CA
    Los Angeles, CA


2. Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut LP was?
    Absolutely Free
    Uncle Meat
    Freak Out
    Crusin' with Ruben and the Jets


3. The cover of this early Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention LP featured a 'spoof' on the Beatles' 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band'.
    We're Only In It For the Money
    Lumpy Gravy
    Crusin' with Ruben and the Jets
    Lucy in the Sky with Zappa


4. Frank Zappa produced which Captain Beefheart LP?
    Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)
    Safe as Milk
    Trout Mask Replica
    Ice Cream for Crow


5. Frank Zappa started his own record label called this.
    Verve
    Discrete
    Barking Pumpkin
    Presley Pickle Records


6. This three LP set showcased Frank's guitar playing genius with three records filled with nothing but guitar solos.
    Five Strings
    Bad Guitar Playing Mother
    Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar
    One Bad Mother


7. On the LP's 'Joe's Garage: Act I, II and III', the voice of the 'Central Scrutinizer' was whom?
    Frank Zappa
    Ray White
    Ike Willis
    Terry Bozzio


8. Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart collaborated together on this mostly live LP.
    Zappa in New York
    Just Another Band from LA
    Bongo Fury
    The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life


9. Zappa voiced his opinion at a series of Senate hearings to oppose a bill proposed by Tipper Gore. What did this bill have to do with?
    Regulating Concert Ticket Prices
    International Trade Policy
    National Health Care
    Record Censorship


10. Frank Zappa himself proclaimed this to be the first double album in rock music history.
    Freak Out
    The White Album
    Uncle Meat
    Absolutely Free


11. From what song is the following line "I don't even care
If your dad's the heat"?
    Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder
    Wowie Zowie
    You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
    The Duke Of Prunes


12. Which type of guitar did Zappa NOT commonly play?
    Gibson Flying V
    Gibson Les Paul
    Gibson SG
    Fender Stratocaster copy


13. Which one of the following Frank Zappa albums was NOT released in the 1970's?
    You Are What You Is
    Zoot Allures
    Joe's Garage Act. I
    Sheik Yerbouty


14. Which Zappa album listed below is NOT a live LP?
    Roxy and Elsewhere
    Them or Us
    Make a Jazz Noise Here
    Just Another Band From LA


15. Which of the following places was not a title of a Frank Zappa song?
    Cucamonga
    Kalamazoo
    Montana
    San Ber'dino


16. Which of the following illegal drugs did Frank Zappa commonly use?
    L.S.D.
    Marijuana
    Frank Zappa was strongly opposed to the use of all illegal drugs
    Cocaine


17. The name of Frank's oldest child is?
    Moon Unit
    Diva
    Dweezil
    Ahmet


18. Which of the following famous drummers was never a member of Zappa's band?
    Terry Bozzio
    Carmine Appice
    Aynsley Dunbar
    Vinnie Colaiuta


19. Which Zappa movie-video was not released to the public for over two decades after its completion?
    200 Motels
    Zappa in New York
    Baby Snakes
    Uncle Meat


20. What famous musician joined Zappa's band on stage to perform one of his own original compositions on the Zappa LP 'Broadway the Hardway'?
    Sting
    John Lennon
    Mick Jagger
    Johnny Cash


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Compiled Jun 28 12