Mothers of Invention Concert History

The Mothers of Invention was an American rock and roll band active from 1964 to 1975 They mainly performed works by and were the original recording group of composer and guitarist Frank Zappa...

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 23, 1968
Mothers of Invention

The Mothers of Invention

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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
May 10, 1968 –
May 11, 1968
Charlie Musselwhite / Mothers of Invention / sweetwater

Charlie Musselwhite and Mothers of Invention

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The Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 24, 1968
Mothers of Invention / Frank Zappa / Nova Local
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 23, 1968
Mothers of Invention / Frank Zappa / Nova Local Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 22, 1968
Mothers of Invention / Frank Zappa / Nova Local
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 09, 1967
Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention / tim buckley
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Pasadena Civic Auditorium Pasadena, California, United States
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Sep 23, 1967
Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jan 21, 1967
Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
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New Penelope Montréal, Québec, Canada
Sep 28, 1966 –
Oct 02, 1966
Mothers of Invention
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Aug 13, 1966
Mothers of Invention
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Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States

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Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention on Jan 21, 1967 [452-small]

Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
Jan 21, 1967
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention on Jan 21, 1967 [467-small]

Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
Jan 21, 1967
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention on Jan 21, 1967 [477-small]

Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
Jan 21, 1967
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods on Jun 13, 1969 [368-small]

Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods
Jun 13 - 14, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods on Jun 13, 1969 [464-small]

Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods
Jun 13 - 14, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [293-small]

Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [294-small]

Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [295-small]

Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [296-small]

Mothers of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods on Jun 13, 1969 [756-small]

Mothers of Invention / Chicago / Youngbloods
Jun 13 - 14, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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FRANK ZAPPA / Mothers of Invention / Seatrain / Insect Trust on May 8, 1970 [145-small]

FRANK ZAPPA / Mothers of Invention / Seatrain / Insect Trust
May 8, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Mothers of Invention / Insect Trust / Seatrain on May 9, 1970 [146-small]

Mothers of Invention / Insect Trust / Seatrain
May 9, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Rock
Classic Rock
Experimental
Folk Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Progressive Rock
Experimental Rock
Psychedelic
Art Rock
Jazz Fusion
Symphonic Rock
Jazz Rock
Comedy Rock
Canterbury Scene
Avant-Prog
Satire
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2004 1 concert
1975 1 concert
1974 1 concert
1972 3 concerts
1971 2 concerts
1970 2 concerts
1969 5 concerts
1968 10 concerts
1967 3 concerts
1966 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Mothers of Invention had?

Mothers of Invention has had 30 concerts.

What genre is Mothers of Invention?

Mothers of Invention is most often considered to be Rock, Classic Rock, Experimental, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock, Psychedelic, Art Rock, Jazz Fusion, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Comedy Rock, Canterbury Scene, Avant-Prog, and Satire.

When was the last Mothers of Invention concert?

The last Mothers of Invention concert was on January 12, 2004 at KSET in Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia.

What setlist does Mothers of Invention play live?

The songs that Mothers of Invention performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 09, 1970 concert at Fillmore East in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Who Needs the Peace Corps?
  2. The Duke of Prunes
  3. Wonderful Wino
  4. How Could I Be Such a Fool?
  5. Chunga's Revenge
  6. Some Bullshit Medley
  7. Tiny Sick Tears
  8. Agon
  9. Call Any Vegetable
  10. King Kong
  11. Igor's Boogie
  12. The Little House I Used to Live In
  13. The Mud Shark
  14. Holiday in Berlin, Full Blown
  15. Inca Roads
  16. Cruising for Burgers

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