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.

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  Classic Albums

  Self

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  Zappa

  Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976

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  Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

  Herself

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  Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

  Self (archive footage)

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  200 Motels

  Fake Drummer

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

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  Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

  Self (percussion)

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  The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

  Self (archive footage)

• An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

  Self (archive footage)

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  Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme

  Herself

• 2025Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than CheepSelf (percussion)
• 2021Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!Self
• 2020ZappaSelf - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
• 2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own WordsSelf (archive footage)
• 2015Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The MovieHerself
• 2014CheepnisHerself
• 2013Frank Zappa: A Token Of His ExtremeHerself
• 2010The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and PerformanceSelf
• 2008Frank Zappa: The Broadcast ArchivesSelf
• 2007Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite SensationSelf
• 2007Frank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
• 2005Frank Zappa: A Token of His ExtremeHerself
• 1997Classic AlbumsSelf
• 1994An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank ZappaSelf (archive footage)
• 1988The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 MotelsSelf (archive footage)
• 1987Video from HellSelf
• 1982Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!Self
• 1973Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
• 1971200 MotelsFake Drummer