Dweezil Zappa, rock guitarist and son of Frank Zappa, is 52 years old today.
Exposed to music from an early age, Dweezil learned guitar directly from world-class guitarists such as Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen. He quickly developed into an accomplished musician in his own right, releasing his first single (produced by Eddie Van Halen) at the age of 12.
In addition to writing and recording his own music, Zappa has carried on the legacy of his father's music by touring with the group Zappa Plays Zappa.
The band features renditions of Zappa's original material and the lineup has often included Zappa alumni such as Napoleon Murphy Brock, Steve Vai and Terry Bozzio.