The Mothers of Invention
Band · US · 1964–1975
Members
- Frank Zappaguitar, lead vocals, original, spoken vocals · 1964–1975
Jimmy Carl Blackdrums (drum set), original · 1964–1969- Ray Collinslead vocals, original, percussion · 1964–1970
Roy Estradabass, original, other vocals · 1964–1975- Elliot Ingberguitar · 1966–1966
- Jim “Motorhead” Sherwoodsaxophone, tambourine · 1966–1970
- Billy Mundidrums (drum set) · 1966–1970
- Bunk Gardnerwoodwind · 1966–1969
Don Prestonkeyboard · 1966–1974
Ian Underwoodguitar, keyboard, woodwind · 1967–1973- Art Trippdrums (drum set) · 1968–1969
Lowell Georgebackground vocals, guitar · 1968–1969- Don “Sugarcane” Harrisviolin · 1970–1970
- Jeff Simmonsbackground vocals, bass, guitar, harmonica · 1970–1974
George Dukekeyboard, synthesizer · 1970–1975
Howard Kaylanlead vocals · 1970–1971
Mark Volmanbackground vocals · 1970–1971- Alan Estespercussion · 1972–1972
- Earle Dumler1972–1975
- Bruce Fowlertrombone · 1973–1975
- Ralph Humphreydrums (drum set) · 1973–1974
- Tom Fowlerbass · 1973–1975
Jean‐Luc Pontyviolin · 1973–1973- Ruth Underwoodpercussion · 1973–1975
Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources
Discography
Meat Light: The Uncle Meat Project / Object Audio Documentary2016
Tracklist not collected yet.
Swiss Cheese / Fire!1992
Tracklist not collected yet.
One Size Fits All1975
Tracklist not collected yet.
Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention1975
Tracklist not collected yet.
2 Originals of The Mothers of Invention1975
Tracklist not collected yet.
Over‐Nite Sensation1973
Tracklist not collected yet.
Mother’s Day1973
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Grand Wazoo1972
Tracklist not collected yet.
Pregnant1972
Tracklist not collected yet.
Superstarshine, Vol. 131972
Tracklist not collected yet.
Pop History1971
Tracklist not collected yet.
Pop History, Vol. 71971
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Worst of The Mothers1971
Tracklist not collected yet.
Fillmore East, June 19711971
Tracklist not collected yet.
Burnt Weeny Sandwich1970
Tracklist not collected yet.
Weasels Ripped My Flesh1970
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Mothers of Invention1970
Tracklist not collected yet.
Uncle Meat1969
Tracklist not collected yet.
Mothermania: The Best of The Mothers1969
Tracklist not collected yet.
Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention1969
Tracklist not collected yet.
The $&%£§*+ of The Mothers1969
Tracklist not collected yet.
We’re Only in It for the Money1968
Tracklist not collected yet.
Cruising With Ruben & the Jets1968
Tracklist not collected yet.
Absolutely Free1967
Tracklist not collected yet.
Freak Out!1966
Tracklist not collected yet.
Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Verve Records
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Frank Zappa & The Mothers, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa / The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, Ruben & The Jets, The Mothers
The Mothers of Invention was an American rock band from California. Formed on May 9, 1965, their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Originally an R&B band called the Soul Giants, the band's first lineup comprised Ray Collins, David Coronado, Ray Hunt, Roy Estrada, and Jimmy Carl Black. Frank Zappa was asked to take over as the guitarist when a fight between Collins and Hunt led to the latter's being fired. Zappa insisted they perform his original material—a decision that resulted in Coronado's leaving because he did not agree to the change—and on Mother's Day in 1965 the band changed its name to the Mothers. Record executives demanded the name be changed again, and so, "out of necessity", Zappa later said, "We became the Mothers of Invention", referring to the proverb "Necessity is the mother of invention".
All links
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…