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January 10, 2006

Bonzo Dog Band

Viv0The legendary, ever-eccentric Bonzo Dog Band are set for an on-stage reunion this month in London, with member Neil Innes' other "band" the Rutles as opening act. It will be a one-off remembrance of their past (and especially a tribute to leader Vivian Stanshall who died in a fire in 1995) rather an extended affair, and will be documented on a future DVD release. To celebrate, Sonic Pollutions offers this strange clip of the band doing bizarre calypso ditty  "Look Out There's a Monster Coming" (avi, 35 MB) on 1968 UK TV's Do Not Adjust Your Set. Note Monty Python's Terry Jones in the introduction.

Posted by on January 10, 2006 at 11:59 AM in Brian Turner's Posts, Music, Video Clips |

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Chuck Jones

In Lemmy's autobio "White Line Fever," He refer's to these guys as the "Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

Is that right? Same people?

Posted by: Chuck Jones | January 10, 2006 at 07:46 PM

Spastic Corndog

Yeah, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band was the band's original name and shortened to Bonzo Dog Band later.

Posted by: Spastic Corndog | January 10, 2006 at 08:54 PM

Jack

First album has a tune titled "Deathcab For Cutie," about Eddie Cochran, by the way.

Posted by: Jack | January 13, 2006 at 08:35 AM

Effwit

The Bonzos appeared in the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour movie performing "Death Cab For Cutie."

Posted by: Effwit | January 16, 2006 at 02:24 PM

Baz

The bands original name was actually The Bonzo Dog Dada Band. Problem was, too many people didn't know of Dada or what it was and the band got so fed up of being asked, they decided to change the Dada part to Doo-Dah instead for peace and quiet! The Doo-Dah part was also eventually dropped as time went on and their final album "Lets Make Up And Be Friendly" was credited to The Bonzo Dog Band.

Thanks for the mention of my Sonic Pollutions blog! Much appreciated! Incidentally this clip also has the recently knighted Sir David Jason introducing the band after he pushes Terry Jones offscreen. A huge name in Britain, though I personally can't stand the guy and think hes very over-rated!
Best Wishes,
BAZ

Posted by: Baz | January 17, 2006 at 07:59 AM

Mark Martucci

Way back in 1969 the Bonzos did an interview at ...of all places...WFMU! Me and my buddies, who were all big Bonzo fans hopped in the car and we got there just in time to meet Legs, Neil and Viv as they were leaving! I don't think we heard the interview, but Viv and I talked of turtles and other very important things and he was ready to go turtle hunting with us until Neil reminded him that they had a gig to go to. True story! I wonder if that interview still exists in the WFMU vaults??

Posted by: Mark Martucci | January 28, 2006 at 12:20 PM

Joe Eastham

The Bonzo's reunion gig at the Astoria in London was a great night. reminds me of what we've missed all those years the band haven't toured. Wonderful to see so many top commedians pay tribute (and perform). I hear the Bonzo's are touring again soon. Don't know dates yet.

Posted by: Joe Eastham | May 14, 2006 at 01:54 PM

Joe Eastham

I've now come across this website promoting the Bonzo's UK tour in November. See you there.

www.bonzodog.co.uk

Posted by: Joe Eastham | May 19, 2006 at 09:16 AM

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