Frank Zappa

*Frank Zappa* was originally an American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his eclectic, innovative, and nonconformist approach to music spanning rock, jazz, orchestral, and experimental genres. The brand associated with his name extends from his artistic legacy into a distinctive merchandising business established primarily by his wife, Gail Zappa, in the 1980s. This business, including the mail-order company Barfko-Swill and the independent record label Barking Pumpkin Records