FRANKIE & BOBBY: The Rest of Our Story

By Bob Zappa

In Frankie & Bobby: Growing Up Zappa, , Frank's younger brother, Charles R. Zappa-known as Bobby-offered an engaging and entertaining vison of the childhood and development of one of the world's most influential musicians. Picking up where his first book left off, Charles recounts the years following his decision not to pursue a career in the music industry. As his brother dedicates himself to music and social commentary, Charles pursues what many would consider an ordinary life. The two brothers remain in intermittent touch, despite often successful attempts by Frank's wife, Gail, to distance her famous husband from his family. When Frank is diagnosed with prostate cancer, the story takes a dark turn, one complicated by Gail's sometimes inexplicable actions. Charles's recollections shed light on questions about Frank's death that have haunted Zappa fans for years, while raising new ones that may never be fully answered. As he writes of his relationship with Frank, Charles also recreates pivotal aspects of American life, from the Vietnam era to the present day. And while Frank's death is a painful memory, the book ends with a positive reunion with Frank's children, Moon and Dweezil.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1544258798
• ISBN13: 9781544258799
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"