Frank Zappa [SEP] cause of death
", volumes 4 and 6. Recordings from this tour also appear on the 2006 album Trance-Fusion.
1980s–1990s Health deterioration.
In 1990, Zappa was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. The disease had been developing unnoticed for ten years and was considered inoperable. After the diagnosis, Zappa devoted most of his energy to modern orchestral and Synclavier works. Shortly before his death in 1993 he completed "Civilization Phaze III", a major Synclavier work which he had begun in the 1980s.
In 1991, Zappa was
the Attractions, Mink DeVille, Nick Lowe & Rockpile - May 5, 1978
- The Rolling Stones - June 14, 1978
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - September 19–21, 1978 (The show of Sep 19 was broadcast throughout the tri-state area and remains a famous concert among fans for the intensity of the performance)
- Frank Zappa - October 13, 1978 (two shows on one day)
- The Roches - October 21, 1978
- Parliament-Funkadelic - November 6