Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's Surreal Rise
Update: 2025-12-09
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The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a British group known for blending progressive rock, visual theater, and Dadaism, was formed in 1962. Their unique style, inspired by pre-war jazz and music hall, led to stardom and appearances on childrens TV shows. The bands origins trace back to a heavyweight boxing match, where art students Rodney Slater and Viv Stanshall met. After a brief success, the band faced a wilderness period until Vernon Dudley Bohay-Nowell and Neil Innes joined, bringing a refreshing alternative to traditional jazz. The Bonzos early days involved playing in various clubs and offering a unique blend of music and theatricality, making them a memorable and influential act in British music history.
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