Born

Danbury, Essex Mother – Rita Mabel Hudson Father – Edward Charles Innes Brother – Iain Edward Charles Innes

1950 – 1960

Family moved to Bad Harzburg, Germany (Father in Royal Artillery – Warrant Officer British Army Occupation of the Rhine) Attended Goslar Primary School (British Forces Education Service) Returned to England in 1955 Passed 11+ (after an Interview) Attended Thorpe Grammar School, Norwich A new Co Ed school, joined in the 2nd year Fell in love […]

1960

Attended Norwich Art School

1962

Attended Goldsmiths College School of Art, London

1963

Started playing with early Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band (in the Royal College of Art canteen)

1964 – 1965

Band played in various London Public Houses

1966

Marriage to Yvonne Catherine Hilton in March Graduated Dip AD in Fine Arts in July Band turns professional and goes “Up North”

1967

Miles Alexander is born on April 11th 1st Album “Gorilla” is released   Filming “Magical Mystery Tour” in Soho, London Christmas Special “Do Not Adjust Your Set” (Both shown on Boxing Day)

1968

First Series “Do Not Adjust Your Set” Band becomes “Bonzo Dog Band” 2nd Album “The Doughnut In Grannie’s Greenhouse Hit Single “I’m The Urban Spaceman”

1969

2nd Series “Do Not Adjust Your Set” 3rd and 4th Albums “Tadpoles” + “Keynsham” Isle of Wight Festival 1st and 2nd Bonzo USA Tours