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 82) Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.
Parent(s)	Ruskin Spear (father)
Musical career
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, piano, guitar

Roger Ruskin Spear (born on June 29, 1943, in Hammersmith, London) is a talented English artist and musician. He is known for his sculptures, multimedia art, and for playing many instruments like the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, piano, and guitar. Roger was a member of the famous Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. His father was Ruskin Spear, a well-known artist and teacher.

Roger Spear's Amazing Career

Joining the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

Roger Spear joined the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band in late 1964. Before that, he had his own jazz band called New Jungle Orchestra. With the Bonzos, he helped write fun songs like "Shirt" and "Tubas in the Moonlight." He was also famous for creating cool robots and playing the theremin in songs like "Noises for the Leg."

Roger's Solo Adventures

After the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band went their separate ways, Roger Spear 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 was also known as "Giant Orchestral Wardrobe."

In 1979, Roger formed a band called Tatty Ollity. They released a song called "Punktuation." Later, in 1985, he created The Slightly Dangerous Brothers. This group made a song called "Let's Talk Basic," which featured some of Roger's robot creations in its video.

Roger also played saxophone in a show called Rawlinson Dog Ends in 1991. He appeared on other albums too, like Go Man Gorman. He was also a co-founder of the band Bill Posters Will Be Band.

Performing with Other Bands

Roger Spear performed regularly with a group called Three Bonzos and a Piano until 2014. This band included other former members of the Bonzo Dog Band. He also played with BonzoBills, which was a mix of musicians from Bill Posters and the Bonzos.

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

Roger's Family Life

Roger Spear is the son of Ruskin Spear, a famous artist and lecturer. Ruskin Spear lived from 1911 to 1990.

Roger Spear's Music Albums

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Albums

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Songs

Roger Spear's Solo Music