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This is a list of musicians who have performed on officially released Frank Zappa recordings. This list does not include musicians who have performed as guest musicians at Frank Zappa concerts unless they appear on official live recordings. Additionally, this list does not include musicians who have only appeared on the London Symphony Orchestra albums or bootleg recordings.

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    • A[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Murray Adler 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Violin
    Phyllis Altenhaus 1987 Uncle Meat Voice
    Mike Altschul 1972, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Woodwinds
    Jay Anderson 1983–1985 The Man from Utopia, Thing-Fish, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets (1985 Remix) Bass
    Peter Arcaro 1962, 1996 The Lost Episodes Trumpet, Conductor
    Harold Ayres 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin

    B[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    John Balkin 1967–1970 Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy, Burnt Weeny Sandwich Bass
    Spider Barbour 1968, 1985, 1994 We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    Philip Barnett 1962, 1996 The Lost Episodes Oboe, English horn
    Gary Barone 1972, 2006, 2008 Imaginary Diseases, One Shot Deal Trumpet, Flugelhorn
    Benjamin Barrett 1966 Freak Out! Violin
    Arthur Barrow 1979–1985, 1988, 1991–1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, We're Only in It for the Money (1985 Remix), Cruising with Ruben & the Jets (1985 Remix), Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, One Shot Deal Bass, Organ, Keyboards, Guitar, Synth, Vocals
    Massimo Bassoli 1987, 1989 Uncle Meat (1987 Version), You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3 Voice, Vocals
    Edwin V. Beach 1966 Freak Out! Cello
    Bobby Beausoleil 1966 Freak Out! Vocals
    Adrian Belew 1977–1978, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2008 Sheik Yerbouti, Baby Snakes, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Guitar, Vocals
    Norma Jean Bell 1975, 1996 Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute Alto sax, Vocals
    Arnold Belnick 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Harold G. Bemko 1968 Lumpy Gravy Cello
    Max Bennett 1969, 1970, 1978, 1996, 2004 Hot Rats, Chunga's Revenge, Studio Tan, The Lost Episodes, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc Bass
    John Bergamo 1978, 1978, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Zappa in New York, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Percussions
    Charles Berghofer 1968 Lumpy Gravy Bass
    Paul Bergstrom 1966 Freak Out! Cello
    John Berkman 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Piano
    Rodney Bingenheimer 1987 Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Voice
    Jimmy Carl Black 1966–1971, 1981, 1988, 1966, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2004 Freak Out!, Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, 200 Motels, You Are What You Is, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Ahead of Their Time, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone?, Joe's Corsage Drums, Trumpet, Vocals
    James E. Bond 1968 Lumpy Gravy Bass
    Monica Boscia 1968, 1985, 1994 Lumpy Gravy, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    Andreas Böttger 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Percussions
    Pierre Boulez 1984 Boulez Conducts Zappa: The Perfect Stranger Conductor
    Dale Bozzio 1979, 1984, 1996, 1997 Joe's Garage, Thing-Fish, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Have I Offended Someone? Voice, Vocals
    Terry Bozzio 1975–1979, 1981, 1984, 1977, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 Bongo Fury, Zoot Allures, Zappa in New York, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Sheik Yerbouti, Orchestral Favorites, Joe's Garage, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Baby Snakes, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, FZ:OZ, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Drums, Vocals
    Michael Brecker 1976, 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone? Tenor saxophone, Flute
    Randy Brecker 1976, 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone? Trumpet
    Don Brewer 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Bongos
    Arthur E. Briegleb 1968, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal French horn
    Napoleon Murphy Brock 1973–1976, 1979, 1973, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2004, 2007, 2008 Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, One Size Fits All, Bongo Fury, Zoot Allures, Sheik Yerbouti, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, FZ:OZ, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Saxophone, Flute, Vocals
    Jack Bruce 1974 Apostrophe (') Bass
    Phyllis Bryn-Julson 1971 200 Motels Vocals
    Dennis Budimir 1968 Lumpy Gravy Guitar
    Paul C. Buff 1996 The Lost Episodes Fuzz bass
    Eric Buxton 1988 Broadway the Hard Way Voice
    Bill Byers 1972 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo Trombone, Baritone horn

    C[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Robert "Frog" Camarena 1974–1975, 2014 Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Bongo Fury, Joe's Camouflage Vocals, Guitar
    Frankie Capp 1968 Lumpy Gravy Drums
    Paul Carman 1988, 1991, 1992, 2006 Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Trance-Fusion Saxophone
    Chuck Carter 1985, 1996 The Lost Episodes Saxophone, Flute
    Chuck Connolly 1973, 1974 Over-nite Sensation Percussions, vocals
    Roy Caton 1966 Freak Out! Saxophone, Flute
    Donald Christlieb 1968, 1996 Lumpy Gravy, The Lost Episodes Saxophone, Flute
    Gene Cipriano 1968 Lumpy Gravy Woodwinds
    Eric Clapton 1968 We're Only in It for the Money Voice
    Lee Clement 1972 The Grand Wazoo Gong
    Lisa Cohen 1967 Absolutely Free Voice
    Vinnie Colaiuta 1978–1981, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, The Man from Utopia, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, One Shot Deal Drums, Voice
    Brad Cole 1984 Them or Us Piano
    Ray Collins 1965–1970, 1974, 1985, 1986, 1992, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006 Freak Out!, Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Apostrophe, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, The Lost Episodes, Joe's Corsage, Joe's XMASage Tambourine, Harmonica, Vocals
    Ronnie Cuber 1976, 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone? Saxophone, Clarinet
    Warren Cuccurullo 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2008 Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Baby Snakes, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Guitar, Electric sitar, Vocals
    Louis Cuneo 1968, 1981, 1994 Lumpy Gravy, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Civilization, Phaze III Voice

    D[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Friedemann Dähn 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Cello
    Jay Daversa 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Trumpet
    Vincent DeRosa 1968 Lumpy Gravy French horn
    Eugene Di Novi 1966 Freak Out! Piano
    Uwe Dierksen 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Trombone, Voice
    Joseph DiFiore 1968 Lumpy Gravy Viola
    Alvin Dinkin 1967 Absolutely Free Viola
    Roland Diry 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Clarinet
    Alex Dmochowski 1972, 1974, 1996, 2004 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Apostrophe, The Lost Episodes, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage Bass, Vocals
    Stefan Dohr 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely French horn, Voice
    Chuck Domanico 1985, 1996 The Lost Episodes Bass
    Bobby Dubow 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Violin
    David E. Duke 1968, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal French horn
    George Duke 1970–1975, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007 Chunga's Revenge, 200 Motels, Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, One Size Fits All, Bongo Fury, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Them or Us, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Trombone, Keyboards, Vocals
    Earle Dumler 1972, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 The Grand Wazoo, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Woodwinds
    Aynsley Dunbar 1970–1972, 1974, 1972, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1996, 2004 Chunga's Revenge, Fillmore East - June 1971, 200 Motels, Just Another Band from L.A., Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Apostrophe, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version), You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics, The Lost Episodes, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage Drums, Percussions, Voice
    Tony Duran 1972, 1974, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Apostrophe, Joe's Domage, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Guitar

    E[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Jesse Ehrlich 1968 Lumpy Gravy Cello
    Joan Elardo 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2006 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Oboe, English horn
    Don Ellis 1967 Absolutely Free Trumpet
    Jock Ellis 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2006 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Trombone
    Alan Estes 1968, 1972, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2006 Lumpy Gravy, The Grand Wazoo, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Percussions
    Gene P. Estes 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy Percussions
    Roy Estrada 1966–1970, 1972, 1976, 1982–1984, 1988, 1989, 1991–1997, 2004 Freak Out!, Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Zoot Allures, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Ahead of Their Time, Civilization, Phaze III, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, FZ:OZ, Joe's Corsage, QuAUDIOPHILIAc Bass, Vocals
    Virgil Evans 1966 Freak Out! Trumpet

    F[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Dick Fegy 1983 The Man from Utopia Mandolin
    Victor Feldman 1968 Lumpy Gravy Percussions
    Janet-Neville Ferguson Hof 1970, 1972, 1987 Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Vocals
    Glenn Ferris 2006, 2007, 2008 Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Trombone, Euphonium
    Thomas Fichter 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Bass
    Jim Fielder 1967 Absolutely Free Guitar
    Floyd 2005 Joe's XMASage Vocals
    William Formann 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Woodwinds
    Chuck Foster 1965, 1996 The Lost Episodes Trumpet
    Bruce Fowler 1972–1981, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2004, 1992, 2007, 2008 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Bongo Fury, Zoot Allures, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Imaginary Diseases, Trance-Fusion, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Trombone
    Tom Fowler 1973–1975, 1978, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2008 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Bongo Fury, Studio Tan, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Bass
    Walt Fowler 1974, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1992 Roxy & Elsewhere, Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Civilization, Phaze III, Trance-Fusion Trumpet, Flugel horn, Keyboards, Voice
    Kim Fowley 1966 Freak Out! Hypophone

    G[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    John Leon Bunk Gardner 1967–1970, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993 Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, Ahead of Their Time Woodwinds
    Buzz Gardner 1970, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993 Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 Trumpet, Vocals
    Lowell George 1968–1969, 1970, 1988, 1991, 1992 Hot Rats, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 Guitar, Vocals
    Jim Getzoff 1967, 1968 Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Terry Gilliam 1966, 1967 Freak Out!, Absolutely Free Voice, Noises
    Chuck Glave 1996 The Lost Episodes Drums
    Susie Glover 1974 Apostrophe (') Vocals
    Gene Goe 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Trumpet
    Phillip Goldberg 1968 Lumpy Gravy Viola
    Pamela Goldsmith 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Viola
    Jim Gordon 1972, 1974, 1996, 2006, 2007, 2008 Apostrophe, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Drums, Steel drums
    Ralph Grierson 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Keyboards
    Michael Gross 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Brass, Voice
    John Guerin 1968–1970, 1974, 1996 Lumpy Gravy, Hot Rats, Chunga's Revenge, Apostrophe, The Lost Episodes Drums
    Norman Gunston (aka Garry McDonald) 1976 FZ:OZ Harmonica, Vocals

    H[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Bruce Hampton 1968 Lumpy Gravy Voice
    Bob Harris 1971, 1992 Fillmore East - June 1971, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics Keyboards, Vocals
    Bob Harris 1980–1984, 1997, 2007 Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Buffalo Keyboards, Trumpet, Vocals
    Don "Sugarcane" Harris 1969, 1970, 1974, 1996 Hot Rats, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Chunga's Revenge, Apostrophe, The Lost Episodes Violin, Organ, Vocals
    Suzannah Harris 1969, 1991 Them or Us, Sleep Dirt (1991 CD Version) Vocals
    Jim Haynes 1968 Lumpy Gravy Guitar
    Danny Helferin 1996 The Lost Episodes Piano
    Bob Henderson 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal French horn
    Jeff Hollie 1979 Joe's Garage Saxophone
    Geordie Hormel 1979 Joe's Garage Vocals
    Dana Hughes 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Bass trombone
    Paul Humphrey 1969, 1978, 1996 Hot Rats, Studio Tan, Läther Drums
    Ralph Humphrey 1973, 1974, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2008 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, One Shot Deal Drums
    Huun-Huur-Tu 1994 Civilization, Phaze III Vocals
    Harry Hyams 1968 Lumpy Gravy Viola

    I[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Elliot Ingber 1966, 1968, 1992, 1996 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, The Lost Episodes Guitar
    Barbara Issak 1979 Joe's Garage Vocals

    J[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Fred Jackson, Jr. 1972 The Grand Wazoo Woodwinds
    Jules Jacob 1968 Lumpy Gravy Woodwinds
    Janschi 1985, 1996 The Lost Episodes Bass
    Eddie Jobson 1976–1978, 1981, 1992, 1996, 1997 Zappa in New York, Studio Tan, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone? Keyboards, Violin, Vocals
    John Johnson 1966 Freak Out! Tuba
    Plas Johnson 1966 Freak Out! Saxophone
    Pete Jolly 1968 Lumpy Gravy Keyboards

    K[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Armand Kaproff 1967 Absolutely Free Cello
    Carol Kaye 1966 Freak Out! 12-string guitar
    Howard Kaylan 1970–1972, 1988, 1989, 1992 Chunga's Revenge, Fillmore East - June 1971, 200 Motels, Just Another Band from L.A., You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6 Vocals, Percussions
    Raymond Kelley 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy Cello
    Gary Kellgren 1968 We're Only in It for the Money Voice
    Harold Kelling 1968 Lumpy Gravy Voice
    Mike Keneally 1988, 1991, 1992, 2006 Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Trance-Fusion Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
    Jerome A. Kessler 1968, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Cello
    Kaigal-ool Khovalyg 1994 Civilization, Phaze III Vocals
    John Kilgore 1968, 1981, 1985, 1994 Lumpy Gravy, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    Pete Kleinow 1972 Waka/Jawaka Pedal steel
    Alexander Koltun 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Hermann Kretzschmar 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Piano, Harpsichord, Celeste, Voice
    Marty Krystall 1983 The Man from Utopia Saxophone
    Bernard Kundell 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    William Kurasch 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin

    L[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Ruben Ladron de Guevara 1974, 1976 Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Zoot Allures Vocals
    Patrolman LaFamine 1996 The Lost Episodes Voice
    Ricky Lancelotti 1973, 1996 Over-Nite Sensation, The Lost Episodes, Läther Vocals
    Michael A. Lang 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Keyboards
    Neil Levang 1966 Freak Out! Guitar
    John Lennon 1971, 1992 Playground Psychotics Guitar, Vocals
    André Lewis 1976, 1979, 1981, 1989, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2008 Zoot Allures, Sheik Yerbouti, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, FZ:OZ, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Keyboards, Vocals
    Mort Libov 2007 The Dub Room Special Vocals
    Martin Lickert 1971, 1992 200 Motels, Playground Psychotics Bass, Voice
    David Logeman 1981, 1989, 1991 Tinseltown Rebellion, You Are What You Is, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 Drums
    Wayne Lyles 1996 The Lost Episodes Voice

    M[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Arthur Maebe 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy Brass
    Elwood Madeo 1996 The Lost Episodes Voice
    Leonard Malarsky 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Al Malkin 1979, 1997 Joe's Garage, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Tom Malone 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Brass
    Ed Mann 1977–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Zappa in New York, Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 1, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Jazz from Hell, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 2, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Percussions, Vocals
    Shelly Manne 1968 Lumpy Gravy Drums
    Lou Marini 1972, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween Woodwinds
    Jose Salvador Marquez 1972–1974, 1976, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2008 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Zoot Allures, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Brass, Vocals
    Tommy Mars 1979–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version), Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Keyboards, Vocals
    Bobby Martin 1981–1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008 Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals
    Lincoln Mayorga 1968 Lumpy Gravy Keyboards
    Bill Mays 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Clavinet
    Les McCann 1966 Freak Out! Piano
    Lew McCreary 1968 Lumpy Gravy Trombone
    Kurt McGettrick 1988, 1991, 1992, 2006 Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Trance-Fusion Saxophone
    JoAnn McNab 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, One Shot Deal Bassoon
    Malcolm McNab 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Imaginary Diseases, One Shot Deal Trumpet
    Edward Meares 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Bass
    Jay Migliori 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Clarinet, Saxophone
    Todd Miller 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal French horn
    Catherine Milliken 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Oboe, English horn, Didgeridoo, Voice
    Meredith Monk 1987 Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Voice
    Tommy Morgan 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Harmonica
    Victor Morosco 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Clarinet, Saxophone
    Billy Mundi 1967–1970, 1992 Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5 Drums
    Ron Myers 1996 The Lost Episodes Trombone

    N[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Ted Nash 1968 Lumpy Gravy Woodwinds
    Lou Anne Neill 1976, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Zoot Allures, Zappa in New York, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Harp

    O[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Patrick O'Hearn 1978–1984, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008 Zappa in New York, Sleep Dirt, Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, Baby Snakes, Them or Us, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Bass, Vocals
    David Ocker 1976, 1981, 1983, 1984, 2004 Sheik Yerbouti, You Are What You Is, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 1, Francesco Zappa, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 2, QuAUDIOPHILIAc Clarinet, Synclavier
    Lady Bianca Odin 1991, 1992, 2009 You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Philly '76 Vocals and Keyboard
    Lucy Offerall 1987 Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Voice
    Rumi Ogawa-Helferich 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Percussions, Vocals
    Franck Ollu 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Brass, Voice
    Yoko Ono 1971, 1992 Playground Psychotics Vocals
    Tony Ortega 1972, 2004 The Grand Wazoo, Joe's Domage Woodwinds
    Shuggie Otis 1969 Hot Rats Bass
    Charles M. Owens 1972, 2007 Wazoo Woodwinds

    P[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Les Papp 2005 Joe's XMASage Drums
    Don Pardo 1978, 1996 Zappa in New York, Läther Narration
    Linda Sue Parker 1976, 1997 Zoot Allures, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Dave Parlato 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Zoot Allures, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Imaginary Diseases, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Bass
    Marty Perellis 1989 You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3 Voice
    Richard Perissi 1968 Lumpy Gravy French horn
    Joel Peskin 1972 Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo Woodwinds
    Kris Peterson 1972 Waka/Jawaka[1] Vocals
    Charlie Phillips 1968 Lumpy Gravy Voice
    Mark Pinske 1981 You Are What You Is Voice
    Jim Pons 1971, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992 Fillmore East - June 1971, 200 Motels, Just Another Band from L.A., You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics Bass, Vocals
    Jean-Luc Ponty 1969, 1973, 1974, 1981, 1992, 1996, 2008 Hot Rats, Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, One Shot Deal Violin
    Thomas Poole 1968 Lumpy Gravy Percussions
    Lisa Popeil 1982, 1992 Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6 Vocals
    Roy Poper 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Trumpet
    Don Preston 1967–1974, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2004 Absolutely Free, We're Only in It for the Money, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Fillmore East - June 1971, Just Another Band from L.A., Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Roxy & Elsewhere, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics, Ahead of Their Time, The Lost Episodes, QuAUDIOPHILIAc Keyboards, Vocals
    George F. Price 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy French horn

    R[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Tom Raney 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Percussions
    Michael Rapaport 1994 Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    Mac Rebennack 1966 Freak Out! Piano
    Ray Reed 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Woodwinds
    Kurt Reher 1966 Freak Out! Cello
    Jerome J. Reisler 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Emil Richards 1968, 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Percussions
    Lyle Ritz 1968 Lumpy Gravy Bass
    Trefoni Rizzi 1968 Lumpy Gravy Guitar
    Tony Rodriquenz 1996 The Lost Episodes Saxophone
    Rainer Römer 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Percussions
    Linda Ronstadt 1987 Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Voice
    John Rotella 1966–1968, 1972, 1978, 1996 Freak Out!, Absolutely Free, Lumpy Gravy, The Grand Wazoo, Studio Tan, Läther Woodwinds
    Alan Rubin 2003 Halloween Trumpet
    Jürgen Ruck 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Guitar, Banjo
    Peter Rundel 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Violin

    S[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Claudia Sack 1993, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Everything Is Healing Nicely Violin
    Bobby Saldana 2005 Joe's XMASage Bass
    Dave Samuels 1976, 1978, 1992, 1996, 1997 Zappa in New York, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone? Percussions
    Sheldon Sanov 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Violin
    Emmet Sargeant 1966 Freak Out! Cello
    Lewis Saul 1989 You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3 Voice
    Joseph Saxon 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy Cello
    Ralph Schaeffer 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Jürgen Ruck 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Bassoon
    Leonard Selic 1968 Lumpy Gravy Viola
    Ron Selico 1969 Hot Rats Drums
    Lakshminarayana Shankar 1992, 1999, 2003 You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Everything Is Healing Nicely, Halloween Violin
    Sidney "Sid" Sharp 1968 We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy Conductor
    Archie Shepp 1991 You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4 Saxophone
    Kay Sherman 2005 Joe's XMASage Voice
    Jim Sherwood 1966–1970, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996 Freak Out!, We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, You Are What You Is, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, Ahead of Their Time, Civilization, Phaze III, Läther Saxophone, Percussions, Vocals
    David Shostac 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Flute, Saxophone
    Kenneth Shroyer 1968, 1972, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 Lumpy Gravy, Waka/Jawaka, The Grand Wazoo, Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Brass
    Jeff Simmons 1970, 1972, 1974, 1988, 1992 Chunga's Revenge, Waka/Jawaka, Roxy & Elsewhere, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics Guitar, Bass, Vocals
    Mark Simone 2003 Halloween Voice
    Linda Sims 1973, 1974, 1997 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Daryl Smith 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Tuba, Voice
    Paul Smith 1968 Lumpy Gravy Keyboards
    Marshall Sosson 1967 Absolutely Free Violin
    Craig Steward 1979, 1981, 1983 Joe's Garage, You Are What You Is, The Man from Utopia Harmonica
    Sting 1988 Broadway the Hard Way Vocals
    Sheridan Stokes 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Flute, Saxophone
    Wolfgang Stryi 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Woodwinds
    Stumuk 1979, 1987 Joe's Garage, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Saxophone, Voice
    Hilary Sturt 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Viola, Voice
    Michael Svoboda 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Trombone, Euphonium, Didgeridoo, Alphorn, Conch, Voice

    T[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Ernie Tack 1972 The Grand Wazoo Brass
    Mathias Tacke 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Violin
    Thomas J. Tedesco 1968 Lumpy Gravy Guitar
    Detlef Tewes 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Mandolin
    Chester Thompson 1974–1975, 1978, 1979, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 Roxy & Elsewhere, One Size Fits All, Bongo Fury, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Drums
    Randy Thornton 1976, 1997, 2004 Sheik Yerbouti, Have I Offended Someone?, QuAUDIOPHILIAc Vocals
    Scott Thunes 1981–1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version), Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
    Gilma Townley 1968, 1994 Lumpy Gravy, Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    John Townley 1968 Lumpy Gravy Voice
    Bobby Tricarico 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Bassoon
    Arthur Dyer Tripp III 1968–1970, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, Ahead of Their Time, The Lost Episodes Drums, Percussions, Voice
    Tina Turner 1973, 1974, 1997, 2016 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Have I Offended Someone?, Crux Of The Biscuit Vocals (Originally uncredited at the insistence of Ike Turner)

    U[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Ian Underwood 1968–1976, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2004, 2007, 2008 We're Only in It for the Money, Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, Uncle Meat, Hot Rats, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, Weasels Ripped My Flesh, Chunga's Revenge, Fillmore East - June 1971, 200 Motels, Just Another Band from L.A., Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Zoot Allures, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics, Ahead of Their Time, The Lost Episodes, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Woodwinds, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Guitar, Vocals
    Ruth Underwood 1969–1979, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2007, 2008 Uncle Meat, Burnt Weeny Sandwich, 200 Motels, Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, One Size Fits All, Zoot Allures, Zappa in New York, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 2, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, The Dub Room Special, Wazoo, One Shot Deal Percussions, Synthesizer

    V[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Steve Vai 1981–1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008 Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Imaginary Diseases, Buffalo, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Guitar, Vocals
    David Van Asch 1971 200 Motels Conductor
    Don Van Vliet 1969, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1984, 1991, 1996 Hot Rats, One Size Fits All, Bongo Fury, Zoot Allures, Orchestral Favorites, Thing-Fish, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, The Lost Episodes Harmonica, Saxophone, Vocals
    Jeannie Vassoir 1966 Freak Out! Voice
    Kin Vassy 1973, 1997 Over-Nite Sensation, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Henry Vestine 2004 Joe's Corsage Guitar
    Alfred Viola 1968 Lumpy Gravy Guitar
    Mark Volman 1970–1972, 1988, 1989, 1992 Chunga's Revenge, Fillmore East - June 1971, 200 Motels, Just Another Band from L.A., You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Playground Psychotics Vocals, Percussions, Guitar

    W[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Chad Wackerman 1981–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008 Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 1, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, We're Only in It for the Money (1985 Remix), Cruising with Ruben & the Jets (1985 Remix), Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version), Jazz from Hell, London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. 2, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, Uncle Meat (1991 CD Version), You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Drums, Percussions
    Don Waldrop 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Brass
    Nelcy Walker 1969 Uncle Meat Vocals
    Denny Walley 1975–1988, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2008 Bongo Fury, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Thing-Fish, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Guitar, Vocals
    Caronga Ward 1996 The Lost Episodes Bass
    Johnny "Guitar" Watson 1975, 1984, 1985, 1997 One Size Fits All, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Have I Offended Someone? Guitar, Vocals
    Kenneth Watson 1966, 1968 Freak Out!, Lumpy Gravy Percussions
    Ernie Watts 1972 The Grand Wazoo Saxophone
    Ellen Wegner 1993, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Everything Is Healing Nicely Harp
    David Wells 1966 Freak Out! Trombone
    Becky Wentworth 1968, 1994 Lumpy Gravy, Civilization, Phaze III Voice
    A. West 1991 The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life Voice
    Robert West 1968 Lumpy Gravy Bass
    Ray White 1976–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008 Zappa in New York, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Jazz from Hell, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 5, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Läther, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, The Dub Room Special, One Shot Deal Guitar, Vocals
    Dietmar Wiesner 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Flutes
    Ueli Wiget 1993, 1994, 1999 The Yellow Shark, Civilization, Phaze III, Everything Is Healing Nicely Keyboards, Harp
    Chuck Wild 1984 Thing-Fish Piano
    Kenny Williams 1996 The Lost Episodes Vocals
    Ronald Lloyd Williams 1968, 1996 We're Only in It for the Money, Lumpy Gravy, The Lost Episodes Vocals
    Ike Willis 1978–1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, The Man from Utopia, Them or Us, Thing-Fish, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, Broadway the Hard Way, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, The Lost Episodes, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, Trance-Fusion, Buffalo, One Shot Deal Guitar, Effects, Vocals
    Debbie Wilson 1973, 1974, 1997 Over-Nite Sensation, Apostrophe, Roxy & Elsewhere, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Terry Wimberly 1996 The Lost Episodes Voice
    Albert Wing 1988, 1991, 1992, 2006 Broadway the Hard Way, The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, Make a Jazz Noise Here, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Trance-Fusion Saxophone
    John Winter 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Oboe, English horn
    John Wittenberg 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Violin
    Peter Wolf 1977–1983, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage, Tinseltown Rebellion, Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, Baby Snakes, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Frank Zappa Plays the Music of Frank Zappa: A Memorial Tribute, Have I Offended Someone?, Halloween, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Trance-Fusion, One Shot Deal Keyboards
    Lauren Wood 1972 The Grand Wazoo Vocals
    Paul Woods 2005 Joe's XMASage Bass

    Y[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    James "Bird Legs" Youman 1975, 1978, 1979, 1996 One Size Fits All, Studio Tan, Sleep Dirt, Läther Bass, Guitar
    Graham Young 1978, 1996 Studio Tan, Läther Trumpet

    Z[edit]

    Name Year(s) Appeared on Instrument
    Ahmet Zappa 1981 You Are What You Is Vocals
    Bobby Zappa 1996 The Lost Episodes Guitar
    Carl Zappa 1987 Uncle Meat (1987 CD Version) Voice
    Dweezil Zappa 1984–1986, 1989, 1994 Them or Us, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Does Humor Belong in Music?, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, Civilization, Phaze III Guitar, Voice
    Moon Unit Zappa 1981–1985, 1994, 1997 You Are What You Is, Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch, Them or Us, Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, Civilization, Phaze III, Have I Offended Someone? Vocals
    Allan Zavod 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2006 Does Humor Belong in Music?, Guitar, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 1, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 3, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 4, You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore, Vol. 6, Have I Offended Someone?, Trance-Fusion Keyboards
    Michael Zearott 1978–1981, 1996, 2004, 2008 Studio Tan, Orchestral Favorites, Tinseltown Rebellion, Läther, QuAUDIOPHILIAc, Joe's Domage, One Shot Deal Piano, Conductor
    Tibor Zelig 1968 Lumpy Gravy Violin
    Bob Zimmitti 1972 The Grand Wazoo Percussions
    James C. Zito 1968 Lumpy Gravy Trumpet

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Detroit soul singer Kris Peterson recalls working on Waka/Jawaka". Archive.org. Retrieved September 23, 2012.

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