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He was originally invited to join the [[Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band]] by [[Vivian Stanshall]] as a [[tuba]] player and [[tap dancing|tap dancer]]. As the drummer he was a core member of the band, and performed on their top five hit "I'm the Urban Spaceman" and on all subsequent recordings. The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band appeared in [[the Beatles]]' 1967 TV film ''[[Magical Mystery Tour (film)|Magical Mystery Tour]]'' and also in the ground-breaking [[ITV Network|ITV]] television series ''[[Do Not Adjust Your Set]]'', which featured future [[Monty Python]] members [[Eric Idle]], [[Terry Jones]] and [[Michael Palin]]. |
He was originally invited to join the [[Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band]] by [[Vivian Stanshall]] as a [[tuba]] player and [[tap dancing|tap dancer]]. As the drummer he was a core member of the band, and performed on their top five hit "I'm the Urban Spaceman" and on all subsequent recordings. The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band appeared in [[the Beatles]]' 1967 TV film ''[[Magical Mystery Tour (film)|Magical Mystery Tour]]'' and also in the ground-breaking [[ITV Network|ITV]] television series ''[[Do Not Adjust Your Set]]'', which featured future [[Monty Python]] members [[Eric Idle]], [[Terry Jones]] and [[Michael Palin]]. Smith was a key songwriter, along with [[Vivian Stanshall]] and [[Neil Innes]]. |
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On 28 January 2006, with other surviving members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Smith played a reunion concert at the [[London Astoria]]. A countrywide tour, which began in Ipswich and ended with two shows at the [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]] with [[Adrian Edmonson]] and [[Phill Jupitus]], followed during November 2006. The Shepherd's Bush Empire shows were filmed for TV broadcast by the BBC and also released on DVD. A further sold-out concert at the [[London Astoria]] in June 2008 saw Smith perform with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band where his 'Mr Wonderful' stage persona was a highlight of the concert.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
On 28 January 2006, with other surviving members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Smith played a reunion concert at the [[London Astoria]]. A countrywide tour, which began in Ipswich and ended with two shows at the [[Shepherd's Bush Empire]] with [[Adrian Edmonson]] and [[Phill Jupitus]], followed during November 2006. The Shepherd's Bush Empire shows were filmed for TV broadcast by the BBC and also released on DVD. A further sold-out concert at the [[London Astoria]] in June 2008 saw Smith perform with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band where his 'Mr Wonderful' stage persona was a highlight of the concert.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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 Vivian Stanshall & Larry Smith in The Bonzo Dog Band (1968) | |
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| Birth name | Larry Smith |
| Born | January 18, 1944 Oxford, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | drums, tap dancer |
Larry Smith, often known as "Legs" Larry Smith (born 18 January 1944) is an English drummer of the comedy satirical jazz group the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
Career
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
He was originally invited to join the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band by Vivian Stanshall as a tuba player and tap dancer. As the drummer he was a core member of the band, and performed on their top five hit "I'm the Urban Spaceman" and on all subsequent recordings. The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band appeared in the Beatles' 1967 TV film Magical Mystery Tour and also in the ground-breaking ITV television series Do Not Adjust Your Set, which featured future Monty Python members Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Smith was a key songwriter, along with Vivian Stanshall and Neil Innes.
On 28 January 2006, with other surviving members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Smith played a reunion concert at the London Astoria. A countrywide tour, which began in Ipswich and ended with two shows at the Shepherd's Bush Empire with Adrian Edmonson and Phill Jupitus, followed during November 2006. The Shepherd's Bush Empire shows were filmed for TV broadcast by the BBC and also released on DVD. A further sold-out concert at the London Astoria in June 2008 saw Smith perform with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band where his 'Mr Wonderful' stage persona was a highlight of the concert.[citation needed]
Solo
As a solo artist Smith also toured with Eric Clapton and Elton John. The recording features the vocal antics of "Legs" himself, who also tap-danced in Elton John's song "I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself" from the album Honky Château (1972). He is also featured in the song "Legs Larry at Television Centre" on John Cale's 1972 album The Academy in Peril, for which he provides the voice of a television director.
In March 2009, Smug Records released "Legs" Larry Smith's – 'Call Me, Adolf!', a five-track digital EP produced by Gus Dudgeon.
Works with George Harrison
Smith was a close friend of ex-Beatle George Harrison for many years, and designed the cover for his Gone Troppo album (1982). He also sang the theme song of and appeared in the Harrison-backed film Bullshot (1983), a HandMade Films production. Harrison wrote and recorded a song about Smith called "His Name Is Legs (Ladies and Gentlemen)", released on his album Extra Texture (Read All About It) (1975).
Discography
Studio albums
- 1967 Gorilla (as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band)
- 1968 The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse (chart #40) (as The Bonzo Dog Band and released as Urban Spaceman in the US)
- 1969 Tadpoles (chart #36) (as Bonzo Dog Band)
- 1969 Keynsham (as Bonzo Dog Band)
- 1972 Let's Make Up and Be Friendly (as Bonzo Dog Band)
- 2007 Pour l'Amour des Chiens (as The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band)
Singles
- 1966 "My Brother Makes the Noises for the Talkies" / "I'm Going to Bring a Watermelon to My Girl Tonight" (Parlophone R5430)
- 1966 "Alley Oop" / "Button Up Your Overcoat" (Parlophone R5499)
- 1967 "Equestrian Statue" / "The Intro and The Outro" (Liberty LBF 15040)
- 1968 "I'm the Urban Spaceman" / "The Canyons of Your Mind" (UK Singles Chart: #5) (Liberty LBF 15144)
- 1969 "Mr. Apollo" / "Ready-Mades" (Liberty LBF 15201)
- 1969 "I Want to Be with You" / "We Were Wrong" (Liberty LBF 15273)
- 1970 "You Done My Brain In" / "Mr Slater's Parrot" (Liberty LBF 15314)
- 1972 "Slush" / "Music From Rawlinson End" (United Artists UP 35358) (single credited to Neil Innes) (withdrawn from release)
- 1972 "Slush" / "Slush" (U.S.) (United Artists UP 50943) (promotional version)
- 1972 "Slush" / "King of Scurf" (U.S.) (United Artists UP 50943)
- 1992 "No Matter Who You Vote For, The Government Always Gets In (Heigh Ho)" CD EP Single (China Records WOK 2021)
External links
- Official Bonzo Dog Band 40th Anniversary Tour web site
- The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band by Ian Kitching
- "Clients - "Legs" Larry Smith - Rock and Roll Stew Music are based in London England. Their clients include Rick Grech, Ginger Baker, Chris Wood, Josh Phillips and Dan McGrath, The Only Ones, Mark Brzezicki, Guy Dagul and "Legs" Larry Smith". Rockandrollstewmusic.com. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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