Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
About This Event
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa performs "DZ20: Like Father, Like Son" at the St. George Theatre. The son of composer Frank Zappa, Dweezil was exposed to the industry early, released his first single at 12, and studied with guitarists such as Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen; the program title underscores a familial line that shapes his musical identity.
About DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
At the St. George Theatre, guitarist Dweezil Zappa brings **“DZ20: Like Father, Like Son”** to New York City, framing his own career alongside the legacy of his father, composer Frank Zappa. Raised inside the music business, he released a first single at 12 and later studied with players including Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen, a lineage that shows up in both technique and taste. The program treats repertory as family record rather than museum piece, and it offers a clear reminder of how Zappa’s catalog continues to circulate through live performance in the city.
About the Artist
Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa is an American rock guitarist and occasional actor. He is the son of musical composer and performer Frank Zappa. Exposed to the music industry from an early age, Zappa developed a strong affinity for playing the guitar and producing music.