The band debuted in 2006 with shows in Europe, Canada and the United States during May and June (the tour was also known as Zappa Plays Zappa: Tour de Frank'). The shows presented a collection of Frank Zappa's rock-oriented compositions from 1960s to 1980s. Apart from Dweezil Zappa on lead guitar, the band has consisted of a mix of relatively unknown young musicians and older musicians, who previously played with Frank Zappa. Among those, Napoleon Murphy Brock (sax, flute and vocals) was an integral part of the band, while drummer (and singer) Terry Bozzio and Steve Vai performed as guests in parts of the shows.
Group:
Dweezil Zappa - lead guitar, vocals
Scheila Gonzalez - saxophone, flute, keyboards, vocals
Joe Travers - drums, vocals
Ben Thomas - lead vocals, trumpet, trombone
Chris Norton - keyboard, violin, vocals
Kurt Morgan - bass, vocals
Former Members:
Aaron Arntz - trumpet, keyboards, vocals
Pete Griffin - bass
Billy Hulting - marimba, mallets, percussions
Jamie Kime - rhythm guitar
Guests on most 2006 shows:
Napoleon Murphy Brock - vocals, saxophone, flute
Terry Bozzio - drums, vocals
Steve Vai - guitar
