Frank Zappa’s studio gears for sale
BY CLIVE YOUNG ⋅ PUBLISHED: 10/23/2023 ⋅ UPDATED: 10/24/2023 The Zappa Trust is selling the late Frank Zappa’s studio gear as part of the three-day “Played, Worn, & Torn: Rock ‘N’ Roll Iconic...
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