Fame came early for Moon Unit Zappa, eldest daughter of legendary musician Frank and his wife Gail, though not by choice. Her unusual name, dreamt up by her dad – “Unit” supposedly signified their ...

”Earth to Moon: A Memoir,” By Moon Unit Zappa. Publisher: HarperCollins. 368 pages, $23. In case you’re not a Gen Xer with immediate knowledge of all things Moon Unit Zappa, let’s review: The ...

To say Moon Unit Zappa had an unconventional life growing up in California would be an understatement. Beyond being gifted with an unusual name, there’s the fact that her father was the late musical ...

I have a special place in my heart for Moon Unit Zappa, who turns 45 today, because I’m a born and bred valley girl and used to feel self-conscious about my voice and mannerisms. That doesn’t mean I ...