Frank Zappa Family Tree & History, Ancestry & Genealogy

Charged with conspiracy to commit pornography by the San Bernardino Vice Squad after an undercover policeman requested some sex tapes. Frank delivered tapes of faked grunting, and served 10 days in prison 

During a concert in Switzerland the venue went up in flames. The event was memorialised by Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water'

Advocate of free speech, he testified before a US Senate subcommittee in 1985 against the Parents Music Resource Centre (music organisation founded by Al Gore's wife, Tipper). They were addressing the issue of song lyrics with sexual or satanic content which Frank stated would infringe on peoples civil liberties.

Grammy Awards

1988 - Best Rock Instrumental - Jazz From Hell
1996 - Best Recording Package - Civilization Phaze II
1997 - Lifetime Achievement Award