Genre: Autobiography
Length: 352 pgs.
To purchase used or new ($11-20)
If you are sincerely interested in rock music sounds and culture, along with its history and evolution, I highly recommend reading the book "The Real Frank Zappa," which my former bandmate lent me a while ago. I loved it so much that I bought my own and frequently buy it as a gift for others. Zappa seemed like my kinda guy--a music nerd with a grand sense of humor. Through his autobiography, he details his origins and history in music and recording (he was one of the early pioneers of rock recording, mixing and production) and all the way through albums and tours. The sweetest part, in my opinion, was reading his reflections on his wife and four children and being a dad. It was touching and fascinating to learn that Zappa's entire lifestyle was far from the stereotype of what one might presume of a longtime rock 'n' roller.
above: front and back cover, (an example of Zappa's amusing illustrations that appear throughout the book).
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