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

Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976

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

Self

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

Self (archive footage)

Frank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie

Herself

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

Self (archive footage)

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

Self

An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

Self (archive footage)

200 Motels

Fake Drummer