Also known as: Mothers Of Invention, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Mothers Of Invention was an unconventional L.A. progressive rock band best known for being led by the now legendary musician and composer Frank Zappa (lead guitar, vocals). The group evolved out of the Soul Giants in 1965 when frontman Ray Collins (lead vocals) asked Zappa to take over as lead guitarist. Other original members included Jimmy Carl Black (percussion, drums, vocals) and Roy Estrada (bass). The band first renamed themselves the Blackouts, then Captain Glasspack & The Magic Mufflers before settling on the Mothers, coincidently on Mother's Day. It wasn't long before the newly fo…