(1940–93), American rock singer, musician, and songwriter. In 1965 he formed the Mothers of Invention, who combined psychedelic rock with elements of jazz and satire. In Zappa's later career he often mixed flowing guitar improvisations with scatological humour.
Definition of Zappa, Frank in US English:
Zappa, Frank
proper nounˈzapə
(1940–93), US rock singer, musician, and songwriter. In 1965, he formed the Mothers of Invention, a group that combined psychedelic rock with elements of jazz and satire. In his later career he often mixed flowing guitar improvisations with scatological humor.