Rock stars have fame, reams of money, and fans willing to do wild, unmentionable things just to breathe the same air — but behind every rock star’s inimitable lifestyles and weird hairstyles is a human being. As the LIFE magazine illustrated in 1971, just like most of us rock stars too are mere mortals, they came from humble backgrounds, with moms and dads who bragged and worried about them every day.
Recently LIFE.com brought back photographer John Olson's nostalgic photos — check out the awesome '70s decor.
Frank Zappa in his eclectic Los Angeles home with his cat, his dad Francis, and his mom Rosemarie.







