The Zappa Family Trust is in control of the late Franks catalog and well, they got some cash and now it'll all be reissued. Seems they inked a deal with Universal and will now have creative and distribution control. So now they will share the composers work- even the independent Barking Pumpkin and 'conceptual' works.
'The ink is not yet dry on The Zappa Family Trust's worldwide deal with Universal Music Enterprises', says Gail Zappa. 'They made us the offer we couldn't refuse ' for all the right reasons. It is a win-win for all of us, but mostly for Frank Zappa. Long may his baton wave. We are so ready to go.'
'The artist and composer, Frank Zappa, is one of the most important and influential artists in music history with his prolific body of work, including his breakthrough rock 'n' roll concept albums. We are honored that Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust have entrusted us with his legacy. We intend to honor him and bring high quality releases, digital and physical, for his new and longtime fans', said Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).
The first 12 releases scheduled for release are as follows:
1. Freak Out! (1966)
2. Absolutely Free (1967)
3. Lumpy Gravy (1968)
4. We're Only In It For The Money (1968)
5. Cruising With Ruben & The Jets (1968)
6. Uncle Meat (1969)
7. Hot Rats (1969)
8. Burnt Weeny Sandwich (1970)
9. Weasels Ripped My Flesh (1970)
10. Chunga's Revenge (1970)
11. Fillmore East, June 1971 (1971)
12. Just Another Band From L.A. (1972)
gail was a fraud and a failure and so is ahmit