MADFISH Still Barking

BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND: STILL BARKING LIMITED EDITION 20-DISC DEFINITIVE BOX SET - As one of the UK's most beloved & unconventional bands, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band have delighted audiences for over 60 years with their distinctive blend of music, comedy & surrealism - This comprehensive 20-disc collection, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Still Barking, celebrates the complete works of the legendary Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band & their impact on a generation of revered artists & comedians, from The Beatles to Monty Python. "The Doo-Dah band was a dada band & that I think influenced us enormously." - Eric Idle "I began collecting Bonzos albums when I was 12 years old & I can honestly say I am who I am because of them." - Stephen Fry Formed in the early 1960s by art students Vivian Stanshall & Rodney Slater, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band began as a jazz ensemble parodying the music of the 1920's & 30's before evolving into a pioneering force in rock & comedy. Their satirical songs & 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 Bonzo's left an indelible mark on the British music & comedy landscape. "The Bonzo's were a big part of the scene around The Who in the '60s. They were a big part of my life." - Pete Townshend Inside the set: 17 CD's documenting a spectacularly entertaining career featuring: Stereo versions of all of the band's original albums, carefully remastered to capture their idiosyncratic charm. Additional remastered versions 'Gorilla' & 'The Doughnut In Granny's Greenhouse' in their original mono mixes. A newly compiled remastered CD of all the band's singles. Two discs of demos, rehearsals & outtakes. A single disc of backing tracks. Three discs of BBC Sessions that capture the band's eccentric live energy. Two live discs: Studio Bellevue, Amsterdam. Recorded: November 1968. Transmission date: 3rd January 1969 Fillmore East, NYC, 17th October 1969 A CD featuring a live show from London's Marquee Club & additional material of band rehearsals from the Manor Studios in Oxfordshire. As well as: Three DVDs of TV performances, including the complete 'Do Not Adjust Your Set' shows, 'Colour Me Pop', 'Beat Club' & more. Highlights include rare appearances, short films & vintage footage from the height of their career. A large hardback coffee table book featuring an essay by Bonzo's authority Chris Welch & an in-depth Day By Day Chronology/Cornology by noted author Andy Neill (The Who; Ready, Steady, Go!). Also includes tributes & remembrances from fans, friends & band members, images & photos from throughout the band's career & more. Presented by Madfish, this boxset is the ultimate tribute to a band that defined a genre. Dive into the eccentric world of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band & experience their enduring legacy like never before with Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Still Barking, the definitive 20-disc limited edition boxset.