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Dec 30, 2019 · Neil Innes, a British singer, songwriter and comedian known for his work with “ Monty Python ,” the Rutles and the madcap ‘60s outfit the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, died Sunday at the age of 75 ...
- He wrote unforgettable songs for "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Innes wrote two of the most memorable tunes from 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail: "Knight of the Round Table" and "Brave Sir Robin."
- Alongside a sci-fi legend, Innes was the only non-Python Python writer. Alongside Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy science fiction series, Innes was one of just two non-Python members to ever receive a writing credit on Flying Circus.
- Innes traveled the world with Monty Python. Innes became a key component of the Monty Python live show, appearing on-stage with the troupe throughout the 1970s, where he was often introduced as Raymond Scum.
- Several Innes songs are legally credited to John Lennon and Paul McCartney. After Monty Python, Innes and Python Eric Idle created the sketch series Rutland Weekend Television and its most famous offshoot, The Rutles.
Dec 30, 2019 · Neil Innes (right, in the hat) at a script conference for BBC television show Monty Python's Flying Circus in 1974. ... as well as appearing in their classic films The Holy Grail and Life of Brian.
Dec 30, 2019 · From left to right: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin and Eric Idle dressed as Arthurian knights on the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in 1974. John Downing/Getty Images hide caption
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film satirizing the Arthurian legend, written and performed by the Monty Python comedy group ( Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin) and directed by Gilliam and Jones in their feature directorial debuts. It was conceived during the hiatus ...
Dec 30, 2019 · Neil Innes — the British comedy songwriter who worked with Monty Python and played in the Beatles parody group the Rutles — died Monday, the BBC reports. He was 75. Innes’ family confirmed ...
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Dec 30, 2019 · Neil Innes appeared in both Life Of Brian and Monty Python And The Holy Grail. Monday 30 December 2019 19:51, UK Image: Neil Innes performing with The Rutles in 2004