Born September 10th, 1944 in Athens, Ohio, 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 The Mothers of Invention from 1968 until the end of 1969, before joining Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band for four years. On the Beefheart album "Spotlight Kid" he appeared on the credits under both aliases of Ed Marimba & Ted Cactus. Art Tripp eventually gave up music and became a chiropractor. He was once also a member of the group Mallard.
2014
Gonzo Multimedia
CD, Album
2014
2012
2011
1999
1972
1972
1972
1970
Reprise Records
7", Promo
1970
2011
Ozit-Morpheus Records, Dandelion Records (3)
CD, Comp, Unofficial
2007
1994
