Freak Out! was the first album by the Mothers of Invention (1966) led by Frank Zappa. This Instagram post reminded me of it. It was released on June 27th, 1966.
June 27th 1966 – Verve Records releases the debut album by Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention, "Freak Out!" The LP is often cited as one of Rock music's first concept albums, as well as being one of the earliest double disc releases. Although it would only reach #130 on the… pic.twitter.com/4WD9i35X5v
— Psychedelic Jukebox (@60sPsychJukebox) June 27, 2024
“At its core, the point of Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention’s ‘Freak Out!’ wasn’t lysergic mayhem, but self-actualization.” @uDiscoverMusic https://t.co/6jC8xApvd9
— The Zappa Movie (@ZappaMovie) November 5, 2020
"The MOFO Project/Object (fazedooh)" 2CD released #OnThisDay in 2006. It commemorates the 40th anniversary of Zappa's first album, "Freak Out!" and documents the making of the album featuring previously unreleased material. A 4CD version was also released. https://t.co/e9Pa3yxHz9 pic.twitter.com/GUVJuWcXRg
— Frank Zappa (@zappa) December 5, 2017