Don Preston
Keyboard player in The Mothers of Invention
Born
September 21st, 1932
92 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A keyboard player and composer, contributed significantly to the avant-garde music scene. Joined The Mothers of Invention, a band formed by Frank Zappa, and made contributions to albums such as 'Freak Out!' and 'We're Only in It for the Money'. Participated in various musical projects, showcasing skills in electronic music and improvisation. Collaborated with numerous artists and participated in live performances across different genres, influencing contemporaries and future musicians.
Performed with The Mothers of Invention
Contributed to 'Freak Out!' album
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