Neil Innes (1944-2019) was an English musician, comedian, and songwriter whose career was intrinsically linked to significant British cultural phenomena. He came to prominence in the 1960s as a founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a group characterised by surreal humour and musical experimentation. For the band, he wrote the hit "I'm the Urban Spaceman", produced by Paul McCartney, which earned him an Ivor Novello Award. His fame was consolidated through his close collaboration with the comedy group Monty Python, for whom he composed songs and appeared in films and television sketches, earning him the nickname "the seventh Python". His most celebrated work is the creation of The Rutles, a meticulous parody of The Beatles, for which he wrote all the songs for the mockumentary *All You Need Is Cash*, demonstrating his exceptional skill as a composer and parodist. His solo career also includes the BBC television series *Innes Book of Records*, which further highlighted his talent and originality.