Frank Zappa was born in Baltimore on December 21, 1940
was famous for his many different kinds of music.
He loved and preformed modern/alternative rock, pop,
jazz, jazz vocal, and pop rock. He was one of the most
accomplished composers of the rock era. His music combined
contemporary classical with a love for the doo wop rock of
the late 50's. Zappa became interested in music as a child.
He attended
Chaffy College in Alta Loma, California. During on of his
performances at the Rainbow Theatre in London, Zappa was
pushed from the stage by a demented fan and was seriously injured.
Frank died of Cancer on December 4, 1993.