"Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti (England Release)" is a 12" vinyl LP album showcasing the musical prowess of Frank Zappa and his eclectic band members. This release features an array of talented musicians, including Adrian Belew, Tommy Mars, Terry Bozzio, and more. Known for its satirical lyrics and complex compositions, "Sheik Yerbouti" offers a unique blend of rock, jazz, and humor that has made it a classic in Zappa's discography.
| Collector's info: | Gatefold (FOC) cover design, Original thick paper/light cardboard custom inner sleeve with lyrics of all songs by Frank Zappa |
Music Genre: |
Rock Music |
Album Production: |
Recording engineers: Peter Henderson, Davey Moire, Claus Wiedemann, Kerry McNab |
Label Information: |
CBS 83551 / 88339 |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl LP Gramophone |
Year & Country: |
1979 Made in England |
Band Members and Musicians on: Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti |
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Track Listing of: Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti |
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Record Label Details: CBS 83551 / 88339 , Made in England ℗ 1979 Zappa Records Sound Copyright
Frank Zappa (Full-name: Frank Vincent Zappa 1940-1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader. He was a pioneer of avant-garde rock and fusion music, known for his innovative and eclectic musical style. Zappa produced over 60 albums and worked with many notable musicians, including the Mothers of Invention, a band he formed in the 1960s. He was also a political activist and spoke out against censorship, making him a controversial figure in his time. Zappa died in 1993 from prostate cancer.
Frank Vincent Zappa Jr was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, United States on 21/12/1940. He was the first child of Francis Vincent Zappa 07/05/1906 and Rose Marie Colimore 07/06/1912. He had two brothers: Charles Robert “Bobby” Zappa 28/08/1943, Carl Lewis Zappa 10/09/1947.
When he was 32 years old, his father Francis Vincent Zappa died (07/04/1973).
He married Kay Sherman in 1960. On 21/09/1967, he married Adelaide Gail Sloatman 01/01/1945 in New York City, New York, United States. He was 19 years old when he married Kay Sherman. He was 26 years old when he married Adelaide Gail Sloatman, who was 22 years old at that time. He got divorced from Kay Sherman in 1964.
On 06/04/1950, he lived in Bush, Harford, Maryland, United States. On 04/12/1993, he lived in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
On 04/12/1993, he died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States when he was 52 years old. In 1993, he was buried in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. His wife Adelaide Gail Sloatman died on 07/10/2015, 22 years after him.