The Mothers of Invention

The Mothers of Invention


  • The Surreal Story Behind The Beatlesโ€™ Iconic Sgt. Pepperโ€™s Album Cover

    On March 30, 1967, The Beatles strolled into Michael Cooperโ€™s photographic studio at 4 Chelsea Manor Studios, London, prepared to turn the music worldโ€™s expectations on their head. Or maybe they were just bored. After all, if youโ€™re already the most famous band on the planet, why not have a little fun with it? The…

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  • The Day Frank Zappa and Jimi Hendrix Took on The Beatles

    Frank Zappa was never one to tread lightly, especially when it came to tearing down cultural idols. So when he and the Mothers of Invention decided to parody The Beatlesโ€™ iconic Sgt. Pepperโ€™s Lonely Hearts Club Band cover for Weโ€™re Only In It For The Money, they went all in, crafting a visual riot that…

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