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.
Filmography (19 titles)
MovieFrank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Self (percussion) · 2025
8.6MovieClassic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
Self · 2021
7.3MovieZappa
Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976 · 2020
7.4MovieEat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Self (archive footage) · 2016
6.8MovieFrank Zappa & The Mothers: Roxy: The Movie
Herself · 2015
MovieCheepnis
Herself · 2014
6.1MovieFrank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
Herself · 2013
The Drummers of Frank Zappa Roundtable Discussion and Performance
Self · 2010
MovieFrank Zappa: The Broadcast Archives
Self · 2008
6.5MovieClassic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
Self · 2007
MovieFrank Zappa: Roxy, 1973
2007
7.7MovieFrank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme
Herself · 2005
7.7ShowClassic Albums
Self · 1997
An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage) · 1994
7.3MovieThe True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Self (archive footage) · 1988
7.3MovieVideo from Hell
Self · 1987
6.4MovieFrank Zappa: The Dub Room Special!
Self · 1982
MovieFrank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
1973
5.2Movie200 Motels
Fake Drummer · 1971