Universal Music Group has announced an agreement with Frank Zappa’s family to acquire the legendary musician’s recordings, publishing catalog, film archive, name and likeness, and the contents ...

Universal Music Group has agreed to a deal with Frank Zappa’s family to acquire the legendary rocker-composer’s entire estate, including his prolific catalog, film archive, publishing rights ...

By Ed Christman Universal Music Group has acquired the master recordings and publishing catalog — as well as the film archives and name and likeness — of the late Frank Zappa, the founder of ...

Frank Zappa explains that he chooses to treat his ... and occasional bomb drops (say, a possible run for president, or “Moon, I have cancer.”) In one poignant episode, Moon describes being ...

Another awe-inspiring jam is “Tommy/Vincent Duo II,” showcasing the magic between Zappa and Dunbar in their earliest days together. An unedited version, which stretches to nearly 22 minutes long, ...

Frank Zappa’s estate – including his recordings, songs, film archive and likeness – has been acquired by Universal Music Group in a deal made with Zappa children Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva.