The Mothers Of Invention Concert History

The Mothers of Invention was an American band active from 1966 to 1969. Throughout, their output was primarily directed by composer and guitarist, Frank Zappa (1940–1993). Their albums combined a broad span of genres and utilised diverse instrumentation. Their lyrics were generally humorous, with frequent style-parodies of contemporary Pop music (with doo-wop love ballads endlessly lampooned), bountiful surreal imagery, cartoonish vocals and oblique, satirical protest songs.

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Dec 07, 2023
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Little Gary Fergeson / The Count Five / the factory / West Coast Pop Experimental Band
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Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
May 15, 2010 –
May 16, 2010
Virada Cultural 2010
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Praça Julio Prestes São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Oct 24, 1977
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 23, 1977
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Leroy Concert Theatre Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Oct 20, 1977
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Boston Music Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 18, 1977
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Fox Theatre Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 27, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Leroy Theater Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
May 02, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Nippon seinen-kan hall Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Jan 28, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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W.A.C.A. Ground Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Jan 26, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Brisbane Festival Hall Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Jan 23, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jan 22, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jan 21, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Hordern Pavilion Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
Jan 20, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Hordern Pavilion Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jan 16, 1976
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Western Springs Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Dec 27, 1975
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band / The Mothers Of Invention

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Winterland Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 18, 1975
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Crisler Arena, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Nov 02, 1975
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Jimmy Buffett
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Cole Field House, University of Maryland College Park, Maryland, United States
Oct 30, 1975 –
Oct 31, 1975
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Felt Forum New York, New York, United States
Oct 25, 1975
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States

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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Fleetwood Mac / Rory Gallagher on Oct 20, 1971 [372-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Fleetwood Mac / Rory Gallagher
Oct 20, 1971
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day on Oct 19, 1971 [007-small]

Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day
Oct 19, 1971
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day on Oct 19, 1971 [005-small]

Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day
Oct 19, 1971
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day on Oct 19, 1971 [004-small]

Lee Michaels / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / It's A Beautiful Day
Oct 19, 1971
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Jerry Hahn Brotherhood / Coven on Jul 3, 1970 [916-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Jerry Hahn Brotherhood / Coven
Jul 3 - 4, 1970
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Jerry Hahn Brotherhood / Coven on Jul 3, 1970 [915-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Jerry Hahn Brotherhood / Coven
Jul 3 - 4, 1970
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [259-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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