Neil Innes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 09, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Danbury, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Neil Innes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Work with Monty Python, member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, co-creator of The Rutles |
Intro
Neil Innes was an English writer, comedian, musician, and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with the comedy group Monty Python and his role in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. He was a versatile artist known for his parodic and satirical songs, and his seminal work as a creator of The Rutles, a Beatles parody band.
Early Life & Background
Neil Innes was born in Danbury, Essex, England, and grew up in the West Midlands. He developed an early interest in music, learning classical piano as a child. He later studied at Goldsmiths College, London, where he met members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
Career Highlights
- Member and primary songwriter for the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a critically acclaimed comedy-rock group.
- Frequent collaborator with Monty Python, appearing in films and television and contributing music to their projects.
- Co-creator and leading member of The Rutles, a parody of The Beatles which gained cult status.
- Worked on the TV series 'Rutland Weekend Television' alongside Eric Idle.
Trivia
- Neil Innes was sometimes referred to as 'the seventh Python' due to his extensive collaboration with Monty Python.
- He was the only non-Python credited as a writer for their final TV series and was nominated for a Grammy Award for The Rutles album.
FAQs
People also ask
Neil Innes is 81 years old.
Neil Innes was born the 9 December 1944.
Danbury, Essex, England.
On His Birth-Day
About December 9th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 9, 1944, US submarines successfully attacked the Japanese aircraft carrier Junyo, inflicting significant damage. This event was part of the broader naval engagements in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
- Day of the week: December 9th, 1944 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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