Ian Underwood
Ian Underwood | |
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Ian Underwood of the Mothers of Invention, early 1970s | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 22, 1939 New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, avant garde, experimental rock, jazz fusion, doo-wop, comedy rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, flute, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Formerly of | The Mothers of Invention |
Ian Robertson Underwood (born May 22, 1939) is a woodwind and keyboard player, who was a member of the original version of Frank Zappa's band the Mothers of Invention. Following the original band's split in late 1969, Underwood continued to work with Zappa extensively during the 1970s.