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American composer, singer, song-writer, musician and film director Frank Vincent Zappa had an estimated net worth of $40 million. Frank Zappa obtained his net worth from directing films, and producing more than 60 albums.

During his career, he has several hits such as Valley Girl, Stairway to Heaven, and You Are What You Is.  Until his death on December 4, 1991, he served as an inspiration to other artists such as Alice Cooper, Jimi Hendrix, and Black Sabbath. Zappa was born on December 21, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, and he is regarded as one of the most original composers of his time.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1978

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Sheik Yerbouti with the American band the Mothers of Invention (certified gold by Music Canada)

$50,000

1978

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Joe's Garage Act I with the American band the Mothers of Invention (certified gold by Music Canada)

$50,000

1975

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Zoot Allures with the American band the Mothers of Invention (certified silver by BPI)

$60,000

1973

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Apostrophe (') with the American band the Mothers of Invention (certified gold by RIAA)

$500,000

1972

Record Sales

Estimated earnings from his album Over-Nite Sensation with the American band the Mothers of Invention (certified gold by RIAA)

$500,000