The Mothers Of Invention's 1973 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
Nov 22, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Philharmonic Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 21, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Taj Mahal
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Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Nov 02, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Masonic Auditorium Detroit, Michigan, United States
Sep 14, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Empire Pool, Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 09, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Nektar
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Concertgebouw Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
May 09, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / If / Martin Mull
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
May 02, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / mahavishnu orchestra
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Fairgrounds Coliseum Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 29, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Recreation Hall, Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 28, 1973
mahavishnu orchestra / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / John Hammond Jr
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 31, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 30, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 03, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Auditorium North Hall Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Feb 26, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Municipal Auditorium Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Feb 24, 1973
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Dr Hook & The Medicine Show
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Duke University Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets on Mar 31, 1973 [733-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
Mar 31, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Dr Hook & The Medicine Show on Feb 24, 1973 [017-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Dr Hook & The Medicine Show
Feb 24, 1973
 Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Sep 14, 1973 [625-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Sep 14, 1973
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets on Mar 30, 1973 [002-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
Mar 30, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets on Mar 31, 1973 [005-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
Mar 31, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Feb 26, 1973 [239-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 26, 1973
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets on Mar 30, 1973 [265-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
Mar 30, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets on Mar 31, 1973 [266-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Foghat / Ruben And The Jets
Mar 31, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Nektar on Sep 9, 1973 [570-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Nektar
Sep 9, 1973
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Feb 26, 1973 [178-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 26, 1973
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Feb 26, 1973 [179-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Feb 26, 1973
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Lynyrd Skynyrd on Mar 3, 1973 [363-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mar 3, 1973
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Mothers Of Invention had?

The Mothers Of Invention has had 137 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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