The Mothers Of Invention Concert History

The Mothers of Invention were an American band active from 1966 to 1969. Throughout, their output was primarily directed by composer and guitarist, Frank Zappa (1940–1993). Their albums combined a broad span of genres and utilised diverse instrumentation. Their lyrics were generally humorous, with frequent style-parodies of contemporary Pop music (with doo-wop love ballads endlessly lampooned), bountiful surreal imagery, cartoonish vocals and oblique, satirical protest songs.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 29, 1967
The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa The Trauma Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 28, 1967
The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa The Trauma Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 27, 1967
The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa The Trauma Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 26, 1967
The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa
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The Trauma Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 22, 1967 –
Dec 23, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Town Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 03, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Canterbury House, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Dec 02, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / The Amboy Dukes
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Fifth Dimension Club Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Mar 23, 1967 –
Apr 01, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / tim buckley
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Garrick Theatre New York, New York, United States
Feb 03, 1967 –
Feb 04, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Lindy Opera House Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 27, 1966 –
Oct 02, 1966
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / the factory
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 17, 1966
The Mothers Of Invention / The Count Five / The Factory

Freak Out!

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Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 10, 1966
Frank Zappa / Oxford Circle / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 09, 1966
Frank Zappa / Oxford Circle / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 1966
Lenny Bruce / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 24, 1966
Lenny Bruce / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 06, 1966
The Mothers Of Invention Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 03, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 06, 1965
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / The Charlatans
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Longshoremen's Hall San Francisco, California, United States

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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free  Flowing Salt on Nov 13, 1970 [565-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free Flowing Salt
Nov 13 - 14, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [276-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free  Flowing Salt on Nov 13, 1970 [812-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free Flowing Salt
Nov 13 - 14, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express on Feb 21, 1969 [343-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express
Feb 21, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express on Feb 22, 1969 [344-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express
Feb 22, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Aug 16, 1974 [827-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Aug 16, 1974
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Aug 17, 1974 [829-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Aug 17, 1974
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chuck Berry / Howlin' Wolf on Aug 1, 1969 [774-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chuck Berry / Howlin' Wolf
Aug 1, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Cream / The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa on Apr 27, 1968 [062-small]

Cream / The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa
Apr 27, 1968
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Nov 21, 1970 [211-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 21, 1970
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Nov 21, 1969 [222-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 21, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Oct 27, 1976 [101-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Oct 27, 1976
 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
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Classic Rock
Experimental
Folk Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Progressive Rock
Experimental Rock
Art Rock
Jazz Fusion
Avant-Garde
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1977 4 concerts
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1975 13 concerts
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1973 14 concerts
1972 5 concerts
1971 8 concerts
1970 21 concerts
1969 21 concerts
1968 15 concerts
1967 11 concerts
1966 9 concerts
1965 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Mothers Of Invention had?

The Mothers Of Invention has had 138 concerts.

What genre is The Mothers Of Invention?

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

When was the last The Mothers Of Invention concert?

The last The Mothers Of Invention concert was on December 07, 2023 at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Little Gary Fergeson / The Count Five / the factory / West Coast Pop Experimental Band.

What setlist does The Mothers Of Invention play live?

The songs that The Mothers Of Invention performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 27, 1970 concert at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Wonderful Wino
  2. Concentration Moon
  3. Mom & Dad
  4. The Little House I Used to Live In
  5. The Mud Shark
  6. Holiday in Berlin, Full Blown
  7. What Will This Morning Bring Me This Evening?
  8. What Kind of Girl Do You Think We Are?
  9. Bwana Dik
  10. Latex Solar Beef
  11. Daddy, Daddy, Daddy
  12. Do You Like My New Car?
  13. Happy Together
  14. The Air
  15. The Dog Breath Variations
  16. Mother People
  17. Paladin Routine
  18. Call Any Vegetable
  19. Who Are the Brain Police?

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