Il concerto della Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band all'Astoria Theatre di Londra il 28 gennaio scorso è ora disponibile in DVD. Questo il comunicato che ne accompagna l'uscita:
The year 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of ‘My Brother Makes The Noises For the Talkies’, the first record by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
The part of the late great and sorely missed Vivian Stanshall was performed variously by Messrs Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton, making this the most exciting evening since the Secret Policemans Ball.
For the first time since the group broke up in the early seventies a British stage once again resounded to the inspired flights of lunacy of the Bonzos favourites performed live. An evening dedicated to the surreal stage presentation of the highlights of the music of the Bonzos, including all of the hits, which have built a lasting musical legacy.
Featuring original members: Neil Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Vernon Dudley Bohay Nowell, Sam Spoons, Bob Kerr and the Irrepressible "Legs" Larry Smith.House band members: Tom Fry, JJ Jones, Andy Roberts and Mickey Simmonds.Plus very special guests; Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton.
E questo l'annuncio che segue lo speciale televisivo realizzato dalla BBC sull'evento, trasmesso qualche giorno fa, dove - udite udite - si anticipa la realizzazione di un tour di concerti a fine anno:
"This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of My Brother Makes the Noises for the Talkies, the first ever record by the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. This concert, recorded at the start of the year, was held to celebrate their achievements. Many of the original band members appear, but sorely lack the dearly departed Vivian Stanshall. Step forward Bonzo Fanatics Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton, tickled pink to be chosen as stand-ins.
The Dada inspired lunacy of the Bonzo's has never been equalled and the immortal classics such as Jollity Farm, My Pink Half Of The Drainpipe and the Urban Spaceman are still cherished by connoisseurs of original and humourous music everywhere.
On January 29th 2006 the Astoria Theatre in London hosted a very special evening featuring the original Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band plus special guests Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry, Phill Jupitus and Paul Merton. Naturally this amazing event sold out instantly and e-bay tickets were soon changing hands for hundreds of pounds to eager bidders. The DVD recorded that evening has gone on to become a best seller hailed as the “finest assembly of British musical and comedy talent since the Secret Policeman’s Ball”.
In November of this year the show hits the road when the original band featuring founder members Neil Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Sam Spoons, Vernon Dudley Bohay Nowell, Bob Kerr and "Legs" Larry Smith set off on an extensive UK theatre tour. The part of the late, and much lamented, Vivian Stanshall will be performed by surprise celebrity guests from the world of music and comedy. From previous experience early booking is essential. This is a unique slice of Britsh pop history where Python, The Beatles, vaudeville and surrealism collide head on; and who knows?...you may finally get to see Eric Clapton on Ukelele!
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRODUCER
We always knew the Bonzo's had to be done well if we were going to do it we have to do it justice that means there are no corners to be cut. Any band can go and tour the clubs but the Bonzo's legacy is held in such reverence by so many people we knew we would have to do something very special. On an average night there are fifteen performers on stage plus the lights, film projections and of course, robots, explosions, musical saws, electric spoons and a unique array of devices from Theramin Legs to the Rowmonium
We have been thrilled and delighted by the huge response from to-day’s comedy performers and the constantly shifting array of celebrity special guest stars are certain to delight audiences as we move round the country. This time round there’s no fixed line up making each concert a unique experience. This is one tour in which each show is guaranteed to be different."
http://www.bonzodog.co.uk