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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.
Filmography7 titles
Classic Albums
1997as Self
1997as Self
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016as Self (archive footage)
2016as Self (archive footage)
Zappa
2020as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
2020as Self - Played with Zappa 1967-1976
Roxy: The Movie
2015as Herself
2015as Herself
Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation
2007as Self
2007as Self
Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
2013as Herself
2013as Herself
200 Motels
1971as Fake Drummer
1971as Fake Drummer