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Ruth Underwood

Born 1946-05-23 (age 80) Ithaca, New York, United States

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Biography

Ruth Underwood (born Ruth Komanoff; May 23, 1946) is an American musician best known for playing xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, and other percussion instruments for Frank Zappa and his band The Mothers of Invention. She played for Zappa from 1968 until his death. She married fellow Zappa musician Ian Underwood.

Known For

Zappa

Zappa

2020

as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976

200 Motels

200 Motels

1971

as Fake Drummer

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

2016

as Self (archive footage)

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation

2007

as Self

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

2021

as Self

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

2015

as Herself

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

Frank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives

2008

as Self

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!

1982

as Self

An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

1994

as Self (archive footage)

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988

as Self (archive footage)

Video from Hell

Video from Hell

1987

as Self

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

2025

as Self (percussion)

Cheepnis

Cheepnis

2014

as Herself

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

2013

as Herself

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

2005

as Herself

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973

2007

Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

1973

The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance

2010

as Self