Neil Innes
- English
- Actor and composer
Press clippings
Dip My Brain In Joy: A Life With Neil Innes review
He is forever associated with The Beatles and often referred to as "the seventh Python". But this touching biography of the multitalented and endlessly inventive Neil Innes by his widow Yvonne explores how this unassuming figure was so much more than a mere adjunct to Britain's two greatest cultural forces of the 1960s.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 25th October 2024Neil Innes tribute to feature Pythons, The Rutles & Idiot Bastard Band
The life of Neil Innes is to be celebrated in a special show, Neil Innes - 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', featuring performances from Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and former members of The Rutles, John Halsey and Ricky Fataar, plus a raft of comic and music talent.
British Comedy Guide, 5th June 2024Crypto trader hijacks Neil Innes' Twitter account
Fans of the unofficial 'seventh Python' were bamboozled to find graphs about Bitcoin, NFTs and other volatile investments on their timeline - from a mysterious user called @lukaxnft. They included comic Dave Gorman, who managed to discovered that the account had previously been owned by Innes, who died in 2019, under his own name.
Chortle, 12th November 2023Neil Innes: The Fab Fool review
Comedy historian Jem Roberts salutes the Eighth Python and Nicest Rutle in the first exploration of The Beatles' comedy careers.
Jem Roberts, Chortle, 12th May 2021Neil Innes left £360,000 to his wife
Neil Innes left his entire estate of £360,000 to his wife Yvonne, probate records show.
Chortle, 4th May 2020Neil Innes dies aged 75
Comedian and musician Neil Innes has died at the age of 75. He worked with Monty Python and was a star of The Rutles.
British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2019Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band win back the right to their name
Sixties rock legends The Bonzo Dog Band have won a legal battle to put the Doo Dah back into their name.
John Dunne, Evening Standard, 1st November 2019Neil Innes review
The endearingly daft ex-Bonzo and extended Python member entertained a very responsive audience with a career-spanning show that demonstrated his musical dexterity and skilful wordplay.
Steve Clements, The Latest, 15th October 2018Un-broadcast pilot from The Idiot Bastard Band released online
An un-broadcast musical radio sitcom pilot starring the members of The Idiot Bastard Band has been released online.
British Comedy Guide, 21st June 2017Review: Slap Up Feast of Fun
Last night's Slapstick Festival fundraiser was a rare treat for comedy fans, as Bristol packed the hall to enjoy performances from Rory Bremner, Tim Vine, Barry Cryer, Neil Innes and the legendary John Cleese.
Bristol 24/7, 2nd October 2016