Vivian Stanshall

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Vivian Stanshall
Vivian Stanshall is sat at the front, on this image.
Vivian Stanshall is sat at the front, on this image.
Background information
Birth nameVivian Anthony Stanshall
Born(1943-03-21)21 March 1943
Shillingford, England, U.K.
Died5 March 1995(1995-03-05) (aged 51)
London, England, U.K.
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, poet
InstrumentsVocals, Tuba
Years active1962-1995

Vivian Anthony Stanshall (born on the 21st of March 1943 – died on the 5th of March 1995) was an English singer-songwriter, musician, author and poet, best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Stanshall was also an acclaimed Poet.

Sixteen days before he turned 52, he died in a house fire on 5th of March 1995.