Published 2024-11-28 06:00
“I began collecting Bonzos albums when I was 12 years old, and I can honestly say I am who I am because of them” ~ Stephen Fry
"The Bonzos were a big part of the scene around The Who in the 60's, and they were a big part of my life” ~ Pete Townshend
"Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band : Still Barking" is a comprehensive 17 CD + 3 DVD box set, with a 148 page hardback book, that celebrates the complete works of the legendary Bonzo Dog DooDah Band.
Seven years in the making and put together with band’s full co-operation, "Still Barking" includes :
* Remastered stereo versions of all of the band’s original albums
* Additional remastered versions of "Gorilla" and "The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse" in their original mono mixes
* A newly compiled remastered CD of all the band’s singles
* 2 discs of demos, rehearsals, and outtakes
* A single disc of backing tracks
* 3 discs of BBC sessions
* 3 live discs
* 3 DVDs of TV performances
* 148 page hardback coffee table book
* 7 reproduction band photo prints individually signed by Roger, Rodney, “Legs” Larry & Vernon
* 3 band art prints
* Reproduction of Imperial Records US promo poster
* 1967 Liberty Records press release
Formed in the early 1960's by art students Vivian Stanshall and Rodney Slater, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band began as a jazz ensemble parodying the music of the 1920's and 1930's before evolving into a pioneering force in rock and comedy. Their satirical songs and eclectic performances quickly made them a favourite on the London underground scene. They gained national fame through appearances on the TV show 'Do Not Adjust Your Set', which also featured future members of Monty Python. Known for their hit "I'm The Urban Spaceman", produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym Apollo C Vermouth, the Bonzos left an indelible mark on the British music and comedy landscape.