Roger Ruskin Spear facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roger Ruskin Spear
Roger Ruskin Spear in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, 1968.
Born	(1943-07-29) 29 July 1943 (age 81) Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.
Parent(s)	Ruskin Spear (father)
Musical career
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Brass instruments

Roger Ruskin Spear, born on June 29, 1943, in Hammersmith, London, England, is a talented English artist and musician. He is known for his sculptures and for playing many different instruments like saxophones, clarinet, piano, and guitars. Roger was a member of a famous band called the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. His father was also a well-known artist named Ruskin Spear.

Roger Ruskin Spear's Musical Journey

Joining the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

In late 1964, Roger joined the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Before this, he had his own jazz band called New Jungle Orchestra. Roger helped write some of the band's songs, including "Shirt" and "Tubas in the Moonlight." He was also famous for creating cool robots and playing the theremin on songs like "Noises for the Leg."

After the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

After the Bonzos split up, Roger continued making music. He was part of a band called biGGrunt for a short time. He also had his own show called "Roger Ruskin Spear and his Giant Kinetic Wardrobe." This show featured some of his amazing robot creations.

In 1979, Roger started a band called Tatty Ollity. They released a song called "Punktuation." A few years later, in 1982, Roger was in a TV show called The Cut Price Comedy Show. It was a comedy show with funny sketches.

Roger also formed The Slightly Dangerous Brothers in 1985. They made a song called "Let's Talk Basic." The music video for this song also showed off some of Roger's robots. He played saxophone for Vivian Stanshall's show Rawlinson Dog Ends in 1991. Roger also played on Vivian Stanshall's album Teddy Boys Don't Knit.

Roger played on other albums too, like Go Man Gorman. He was also a co-founder of a band called Bill Posters Will Be Band.

Until 2014, Roger performed with a group called Three Bonzos and a Piano. This group included other former members of the Bonzo Dog Band. Later, he played with a mix of musicians from Bill Posters and the Bonzos, called BonzoBills.

Besides music, Roger also taught 3D design. He taught part-time at the Chelsea College of Art.

Family Life

Roger Ruskin Spear's father was Ruskin Spear. His father was a well-known artist and teacher. He was known for his satirical art, which means art that makes fun of things in a clever way.

Music Albums and Songs

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Albums

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Singles

Roger Ruskin Spear's Solo Music