Tommy Mars

Keyboard player for Frank Zappa

Tommy Mars - Keyboard player for Frank Zappa
Born

October 26th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A keyboard player contributed to the music of Frank Zappa during the 1970s and 1980s. Worked on the albums 'Joe's Garage', 'Sheik Yerbouti', and 'Tinsel Town Rebellion'. Also performed with various bands and artists, showcasing exceptional skills on keyboards and synthesizers. Played in both live performances and studio recordings, helping to create distinctive sounds that characterized Zappa's innovative work.

Played keyboards on Frank Zappa's albums

Performed in live shows with Frank Zappa

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