83 years ago this very day, one of England's Funniest individuals was born.

Mr. Vivian Stanshall, still remembered, still enjoyed.

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Flung A Dummy- Vivian Stanshall

Imagine Viv Stanshall rocking out with Richard Thompson on guitar, John Halsey of The Rutles on drums, and Roger Ruskin Spear (!) on wailing sax. #bonzodogband #vivianstanshall #vivstanshall

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Boo! - Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
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#VivianStanshall #MenOpeningUmbrellasAhead (1974 #WB). solo after bonzo. tell me you’re out there still. somewhere out there, you know, like it’s always been. listening still. you?

Rawlinson's End THE FINAL PART OF VIVIAN STANSHALL'S SURREAL COMIC MASTERPIECE In 1978, Charisma Records released the 'Sir Henry At Rawlinson End' album, a forty-minute introduction to the eccentric custodian of the crumbling British country estate, which incorporated characters & music from the various episodes of the Sir Henry saga, originally broadcast on the BBC's John Peel show from October 1975 up until 1991. The BBC regular re-broadcast Sir Henry even today. In 1980, Sir Henry was also unleashed on the public as a film, starring the great Trevor Howard & was also issued as book published by Eel Pie Publishing, owned at the time by The Who's Pete Townshend. The 1990's found Sir Henry used as the concept for a now legendary series of Ruddles Beer adverts that cemented Rawlinson's End in the National consciousness. Stanshall was a major Influence on the cream of the new wave of British comedy in the 1980's including Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Phil Jupitus & Paul Merton & he remains much loved nearly thirty years after his death. In the years just before his untimely death in 1995, Vivian intended to generate a new album based around the content of three of the final episodes broadcast by John Peel on the BBC; 'Crackpot At The End Of The Rainbow' recorded in February 1988, 'The Eating At Rawlinson End', from August 1988 & 'The Thing At Rawlinson End', from April 1991. For decades it has been rumoured that a new Sir Henry album would be released & now finally Madfish / Snapper Music in collaboration with the Stanshall Family have made that rumour a reality. Using all the remaining tapes from Vivian's archive, Stanshall expert & performance artist Michael Livesley has manged to put back together the intended release, a process that he has described as similar to "putting back together a smashed vase". The results are a revelation with the final album now a double LP containing some of Vivian's finest work. Fans of Sir Henry, Old Scrotum, Mrs E & the various bizarre & evocative characters that inhabit the musty Rawlinson's End will be thrilled at the imagined adventures that await them. Vivian's final vision has been realised - 'Rawlinson's End', available on CD & 2LP in a Gatefold Sleeve.

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Terry Keeps His Clips On Vivian Stanshall · Teddy Boys Don't Knit · Song · 1981

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They bite, they scratch, they make an awful fuss. There's no use stroking them and saying 'puss puss puss'.

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The genius that is Vivian Stanshall🌟

Vivian Stanshall: One Man's Week (1975)
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A short documentary about a week in the life of Vivian Stanshall.

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Remembering Viv Stanshall on his Birthday✨

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band ~ Hello Mabel
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Incredible live TV performance from Do Not Adjust Your Set, with an introduction by Eric Idle.

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Viv Stanshall in 1980. Photographed by Ronald Grant
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Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band ~ Death Cab For Cutie

Live on Do Not Adjust Your Set, an afternoon children's television comedy show notable for starring several future members of Monty Python, with a great intro by Michael Palin.
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"If you are normal, I intend to be a freak for the rest of my life“
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Germaine Greer and Viv Stanshall, OZ Magazine, 1969

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Just having a Friday kitchen giggle at Terry Keeps His Clips On by Viv Stanshall #musicsky #vivianstanshall youtu.be/5ktXxhC5dcU?...

What a find this was!
Called ‘the court jester of the underground rock scene in the 1960’s’ by John Peel, This is the first solo album from Vivian Stanshall, former member of the Bonzo Dog Band. Another £1 charity shop job ❤️ 🎶
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Dog Howl In Tune, by Vivian Stanshall 11 track album

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Terry Keeps His Clips On Vivian Stanshall · Song · 1981

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As The Bonzo Dog Band sang, No Matter Who You Vote For The Government Always Gets In...
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Now...I was going to face the music. [skreeeeeet THUD]
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