Art Tripp
Dr. Arthur Dyer Tripp III
Played on
Grow Fins: Rarities (1965-1982)Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, 1999Drums, Marimba 
You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 5Frank Zappa, 1992Drums, Vocals, Performer, Voice 
You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 4Zappa, 1991Drums 
Weasels Ripped My FleshThe Mothers Of Invention, 1970Drums 
Burnt Weeny SandwichThe Mothers Of Invention, 1970Band 
Uncle MeatThe Mothers Of Invention, 1969Drums, Timpani, Vibraphone, Marimba 
Cruising With Ruben & The JetsThe Mothers Of Invention, 1968Drums About
Born September 10th, 1944 in Athens, Ohio, USA
American drummer
Art Tripp grew up in Pittsburgh before becoming a percussionist for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 1962. He played and recorded with Frank Zappa and from 1968 until the end of 1969, before joining for four years. On the Captain Beefheart album “Spotlight Kid” he appeared on the credits under both aliases of Ed Marimba & Ted Cactus. He was once also a member of the group Mallard. Art Tripp eventually gave up music and became a chiropractor.