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The Mothers of Invention

Rock music
Psychedelic rock
Contemporary
As the musical backing band responsible for interpreting Frank Zappa's sonic adventures, The Mothers Of Invention created all manner of experimental, groundbreaking, and downright bizarre psychedelic rock and roll. Originally formed by Ray Collins as an R&B act called The Soul Giants, Zappa took over in 1964 and made them stars of the Los Angeles underground scene with early albums Freak Out! (1966) and Absolutely Free (1967). The band's reputation grew with some eccentric live shows and a long residency at New York's Garrick Theatre, before We're Only In It For The Money (1968) ...
Songs
Trouble Every Day
Trouble Every DayFrank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

Freak Out!

5:50

Plastic People
Plastic PeopleFrank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

Freak Out!

3:42

Brown Shoes Don't Make It
Brown Shoes Don't Make ItFrank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

Absolutely Free

7:30

Can't Afford No Shoes
Can't Afford No ShoesFrank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

One Size Fits All

2:38

Inca Roads
Inca RoadsFrank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

Over-Nite Sensation

8:45

Who Are the Brain Police?
Who Are the Brain Police?Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention

Freak Out!

3:31

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