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Ruth Underwood

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

Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
2025 • Self (percussion)
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
2021 • Self
Zappa
Zappa
2020 • Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016 • Self (archive footage)
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
2015 • Herself
Cheepnis
Cheepnis
2014 • Herself
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013 • Herself
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
2010 • Self

Full filmography

Zappa
Zappa
2020 • Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
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Cheepnis
Cheepnis
2014 • Herself
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200 Motels
200 Motels
1971 • Fake Drummer
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Ruth Underwood – Biography, Known For & Filmography