Because Larry, by then, was a drummer, who would sort of get bored and tired, and rather stand up and blow kisses to people. So we needed the bass to sort of drive along.
No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! - Neil Innes
No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!
- Neil Innes
But we used to go to flea markets and things, and look for old 78 records that had silly song titles. - Neil Innes
But we used to go to flea markets and things, and look for old 78 records that had silly song titles.
I suppose Roger [Ruskin Spear] had the license to do anything that fitted the venue. - Neil Innes
I suppose Roger [Ruskin Spear] had the license to do anything that fitted the venue.
And Roger was crazy with his robots and everything. - Neil Innes
And Roger was crazy with his robots and everything.
I think most musicians do like to have a laugh. - Neil Innes
I think most musicians do like to have a laugh.
Eric Clapton always wanted to come out onstage with a stuffed parrot on his shoulder. - Neil Innes
Eric Clapton always wanted to come out onstage with a stuffed parrot on his shoulder.
As I said, when we needed to move over to rock'n'roll, Sam and Vernon couldn't quite make the shift. So that's when Larry took over on drums, and we … - Neil Innes
As I said, when we needed to move over to rock'n'roll, Sam and Vernon couldn't quite make the shift. So that's when Larry took over on drums, and we …
In fact, Moon came on tour with us for a bit just before a big festival in Brighton, I think. - Neil Innes
In fact, Moon came on tour with us for a bit just before a big festival in Brighton, I think.
When we did Top of the Pops for the third time, we decided to do it as a television program here called Come Dancing, which is not as rude as it soun… - Neil Innes
When we did Top of the Pops for the third time, we decided to do it as a television program here called Come Dancing, which is not as rude as it soun…
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