It was incredible fun, incredible night and an honour to be thrown into the middle of performing with The Rutles & The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.. surrounded by all these fantastic, talented crazy people re connecting with their fanatical fans. Celebrating 50 years of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
I played keys, adding backing vocals along with the rest of the Rutles.. the legend that is John Halsey (Barry Wom) on drums.. The lovely Leg-End himself Elliot Randall (Steely Dan, Reeling in The Years/Fame) Lead Guitar.. the 'Rutling' shredder Ken Thornton Lead Guitar.. the fat bass of the great Mark Griffiths.. and of course the genius that is Mr.. Neil Innes! :)
Had great fun meeting and supporting Rodney Slater, Legs Larry Smith and all the other Bonzos through some Bonzo classics, such as 'My Pink Half of the Drainpipe' 'Monster Mash' & Canyons of Your Mind'. We were also joined by the great Mike Livesley and David Catlin Birch for some top Bonzo numbers, perfoming so wonderfully in homage to Viv Stanshall.
A night to remember forever!
Many thanks to David Christie of 'Doo Dah Diaries' for documenting in photos the whole event, including rehearsals and the gig, which we'll see much more of.. here is a fantastic pic at the end of the night, with all the performers and the whole crowd behind us..
Here's to another 50 years ;)
Phil x
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