Frank Zappa

Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed album covers. Zappa produced almost all of the more than 60 albums he released with the band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist.

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Frank Zappa

“If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it.” Frank Zappa

“If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library.” Frank Zappa

“There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.” Frank Zappa

“The most important thing to do in your life is to not interfere with somebody else’s life.” Frank Zappa

“For the record, folks; I never took a shit on stage and the closest I ever came to eating shit anywhere was at a Holiday Inn buffet in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1973.” Frank Zappa

“Everybody believes in something and everybody, by virtue of the fact that they believe in something, uses that something to support their own existence.” Frank Zappa