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Think You Know Frank Zappa? Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ZappaGirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ZappaGirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,722

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
3124

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. Frank Zappa was born where? Hint

Los Angeles, CA

Lancaster, CA

Baltimore, MD

Tokyo, Japan

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Question 2 of 20

2. Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut LP was? Hint

Uncle Meat

Absolutely Free

Crusin' with Ruben and the Jets

Freak Out

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Question 3 of 20

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'. Hint

Lucy in the Sky with Zappa

Crusin' with Ruben and the Jets

We're Only In It For the Money

Lumpy Gravy

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Question 4 of 20

4. Frank Zappa produced which Captain Beefheart LP? Hint

Trout Mask Replica

Ice Cream for Crow

Safe as Milk

Shiny Beast (Bat Chain Puller)

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Question 5 of 20

5. Frank Zappa started his own record label called this. Hint

Barking Pumpkin

Presley Pickle Records

Discrete

Verve

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Question 6 of 20

6. This three LP set showcased Frank's guitar playing genius with three records filled with nothing but guitar solos. Hint

Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar

One Bad Mother

Bad Guitar Playing Mother

Five Strings

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Question 7 of 20

7. On the LP's 'Joe's Garage: Act I, II and III', the voice of the 'Central Scrutinizer' was whom? Hint

Ike Willis

Terry Bozzio

Ray White

Frank Zappa

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Question 8 of 20

8. Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart collaborated together on this mostly live LP. Hint

Just Another Band from LA

Zappa in New York

The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life

Bongo Fury

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Question 9 of 20

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? Hint

Record Censorship

National Health Care

Regulating Concert Ticket Prices

International Trade Policy

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Question 10 of 20

10. Frank Zappa himself proclaimed this to be the first double album in rock music history. Hint

Uncle Meat

Freak Out

The White Album

Absolutely Free

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Question 11 of 20

11. From what song is the following line "I don't even care
If your dad's the heat"? Hint

The Duke Of Prunes

Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder

Wowie Zowie

You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which type of guitar did Zappa NOT commonly play? Hint

Gibson SG

Gibson Flying V

Gibson Les Paul

Fender Stratocaster copy

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which one of the following Frank Zappa albums was NOT released in the 1970's? Hint

You Are What You Is

Zoot Allures

Joe's Garage Act. I

Sheik Yerbouty

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which Zappa album listed below is NOT a live LP? Hint

Just Another Band From LA

Roxy and Elsewhere

Them or Us

Make a Jazz Noise Here

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which of the following places was not a title of a Frank Zappa song? Hint

Cucamonga

San Ber'dino

Montana

Kalamazoo

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which of the following illegal drugs did Frank Zappa commonly use? Hint

Frank Zappa was strongly opposed to the use of all illegal drugs

Cocaine

Marijuana

L.S.D.

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Question 17 of 20

17. The name of Frank's oldest child is? Hint

Dweezil

Moon Unit

Diva

Ahmet

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which of the following famous drummers was never a member of Zappa's band? Hint

Terry Bozzio

Carmine Appice

Aynsley Dunbar

Vinnie Colaiuta

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which Zappa movie-video was not released to the public for over two decades after its completion? Hint

200 Motels

Uncle Meat

Baby Snakes

Zappa in New York

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Question 20 of 20

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'? Hint

Sting

John Lennon

Mick Jagger

Johnny Cash

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Frank Zappa was born where?

Answer: Baltimore, MD

It is commonly thought that FZ was born in California, but he was actually born and spent the early part of his life in Baltimore, MD.

2. Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut LP was?

Answer: Freak Out

This was Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's first LP released in 1966.

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'.

Answer: We're Only In It For the Money

If you haven't seen this cover, check it out, it's pretty funny and was released just months after the Beatles' 'Sgt. Peppers'.

4. Frank Zappa produced which Captain Beefheart LP?

Answer: Trout Mask Replica

This album is widely considered to be Captain Beefheart's masterpiece.

5. Frank Zappa started his own record label called this.

Answer: Barking Pumpkin

Zappa was severely frustrated working for other record labels so he started his own.

6. This three LP set showcased Frank's guitar playing genius with three records filled with nothing but guitar solos.

Answer: Shut Up and Play Yer Guitar

This LP came to be after a music critic bashed the LP 'You Are What You Is' by saying 'Zappa should shut up and play his guitar.' The double LP 'Guitar' was later released with the same concept but was mostly made up of live performances.

7. On the LP's 'Joe's Garage: Act I, II and III', the voice of the 'Central Scrutinizer' was whom?

Answer: Frank Zappa

Frank is heard repeatedly narrating all three LP's using a menacing voice as the character 'The Central Scrutinizer'.

8. Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart collaborated together on this mostly live LP.

Answer: Bongo Fury

This great album was compiled mostly from live dates in 1975 in which Captain Beefheart joined up with Zappa and his band for a short tour.

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?

Answer: Record Censorship

Frank Zappa and Twisted Sister vocalist Dee Snyder passionately and intelligently voiced their opinions at these Senate hearings on behalf of musicians.

10. Frank Zappa himself proclaimed this to be the first double album in rock music history.

Answer: Freak Out

Frank was the first to point out that this was the first double LP in rock history, a credit commonly given to the Beatles 'White Album' which was released over a year after Zappa's 'Freak Out'.

11. From what song is the following line "I don't even care If your dad's the heat"?

Answer: Wowie Zowie

12. Which type of guitar did Zappa NOT commonly play?

Answer: Gibson Flying V

Zappa commonly used Gibson SG's, Gibson Les Paul's and copies of Fender Stratocasters that were built by Performance Guitars.

13. Which one of the following Frank Zappa albums was NOT released in the 1970's?

Answer: You Are What You Is

The LP 'You Are What You Is' was released in 1981.

14. Which Zappa album listed below is NOT a live LP?

Answer: Them or Us

'Them or Us' was one of the few Zappa albums from the 80's that contained no live material at all.

15. Which of the following places was not a title of a Frank Zappa song?

Answer: Kalamazoo

Although 'Kalamazoo' was not the title of a Frank Zappa song, it is the title of a very cool song by the band 'Primus'. Primus' leader, Les Claypool, was greatly influenced by Zappa.

16. Which of the following illegal drugs did Frank Zappa commonly use?

Answer: Frank Zappa was strongly opposed to the use of all illegal drugs

Frank was strongly against the use of illegal drugs and proudly never used them. The only illegal drug he ever tried was marijuana and was quoted as saying that he didn't like it and didn't see why anyone would want to do that to their mind.

17. The name of Frank's oldest child is?

Answer: Moon Unit

Moon Unit is the oldest, followed by Dweezil, Ahmet, and finally Diva.

18. Which of the following famous drummers was never a member of Zappa's band?

Answer: Carmine Appice

Carmine Apice was a member of The Vanilla Fudge and never a member of any of Zappa's bands.

19. Which Zappa movie-video was not released to the public for over two decades after its completion?

Answer: Uncle Meat

'Uncle Meat' was completed in 1970, but was not released to the public for over two decades. 'Zappa in New York' was the title of a Zappa double LP, but never made into a movie.

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'?

Answer: Sting

After meeting Zappa in a hotel prior to a concert, Sting was invited to perform the Police song 'Murder by Numbers' with Zappa's band. It was recorded and later released on the Zappa LP 'Broadway the Hardway'. Sting preludes the song with some humorous narration involving TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggert. They then bust into a spirited jazzy version of the Police tune.

Source: Author ZappaGirl

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