Frank Zappa, Max’s Kansas City, NYC, 1978

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“In the late ‘70s, as I was just getting into the New York rock scene, my photos were also starting to get published in CIRCUS magazine. I was often invited to parties, and was there when Frank Zappa celebrated his birthday at Max’s Kansas City on December 21, 1978.” — Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Miles B. ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

I’ve been a Zappa fan for years, and this print captures that raw ‘70s energy perfectly—the way the stage lights hit his guitar is exactly how I remember those Circus magazine photos. It’s already framed and hanging in my listening room.

Owen ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

The black-and-white shot captures that raw late-’70s club energy perfectly—you can almost hear the noise and feel the smoke. The print quality is sharp, and the framing makes it feel like you’re standing right there at the party. It’s been up on my wall for two weeks and I still stop to look at it e

Emma M. ★★★★☆ Oct 22, 2026

The print captures the gritty energy of that late ‘70s New York scene perfectly, especially the way Zappa looks relaxed but intense. I just wish the paper stock had a bit more texture to match the vibe.