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Dweezil Zappa

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Actor, Editor, Sound Mixer
Born:
September 5, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA
Biography:With a father like the legendary "Frank Zappa", one might assume that it may be difficult to gain recognition for your own independent accomplishments outside of the larger-than-life legendary status built in the family name. Not so for guitarist virtuoso/actor "Dweezil Zappa". After winning a Grammy at the age of 18 and topping the charts in 1988 with the humorously rebellious "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama," the younger Zappa found popularity not only in the music scene, but in movies and television as well.

Born September 5, 1969, in Hollywood, CA, Dweezil took to the guitar from an early age. With teachers like his father, "Eddie Van Halen", and "Steve Vai", Dweezil quickly gained musical footing and mastered the instrument. Occasionally playing on his father's recordings and with sibling Ahmet, it wasn't long before Dweezil opted for a solo career and released his first album, Havin' a Bad... Full Biography

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Dweezil Zappa and Lauren Knudsen at the Reefer Madness premiere in Hollywood on April 05, 2005
Dweezil Zappa and Lauren Knudsen at the Reefer Madness premiere in Hollywood on April 05, 2005
Dweezil Zappa and Lauren Knudsen at the Reefer Madness premiere in Hollywood on April 05, 2005
Dweezil Zappa at the Reefer Madness premiere in Hollywood on April 05, 2005
Dweezil Zappa at the Reefer Madness premiere in Hollywood on April 05, 2005
Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa
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