Larry Smith (musician)

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'Legs' Larry Smith (born 18 January 1944, Oxford) was the drummer of the comedy satirical rock group the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

He was originally invited to join by Vivian Stanshall as a tuba player and tap dancer. As the drummer he was a core member of the band and played on their top 5 hit "I'm The Urban Spaceman." He also toured with Eric Clapton, Elton John and George Harrison. He was a close friend of Harrison for many years and designed the cover for his "Gone Troppo" album. He also sang the theme song of the Harrison-backed film Bullshot. Harrison wrote and recorded a song about him called "His Name is Legs (Ladies and Gentlemen)" on his album Extra Texture (Read All About It). The recording features the vocal antics of Legs himself. He also tap dances in Elton John's song, "I Think I'm Going To Kill Myself" from the album Honky Chateau.

On 28 January 2006 with other surviving members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band he played a concert at the London Astoria. A countrywide tour, with Ade Edmondson and Phill Jupitus, followed during November 2006.