Joke/comedy bands that are actually good

[irocfan]

I was just listening to Wheeler Walker Jr. - "Eatin' Pussy/Kickin' Ass" (not sure how I stumbled across it) and while it's comedic I realised that it was actually quite good too (ok, so I like some country music ). I was wondering what else is there out there that combines good music with comedy/parody?

The obvious other one is Steel Panther who are lewd, crude and very good. Any more for any more?

[jules_s]

GLC

[OldGermanHeaps]

The rubberbandits.

[chrisgtx]

There is a cracking skiffle busking band from Manchester called ‘Asparagus and the Kilburn habit’ who I’ve seen a few times when they do proper gigs (Ludlow spring festival)
They dress in tweed, and sing covers with a unique twist on the lyrics.

[DickyC]

The Bonzos.

[Gameface]

Kevin Bloody Wilson.

Flight of the Conchords.

[gazza285]

Spinal Tap. Preferably the original film.

[Pericoloso]

The Monkees.

Not necessarily 100% joke /comedy but also not 100% serious either.

[vixen1700]

Pericoloso said:

The Monkees.

Not necessarily 100% joke /comedy but also not 100% serious either.

A fair few good tunes, good call.

Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy is a classic!

Plus they were TVR fans.

[NNH]

Weird Al - some of his parodies are better than the originals

[chemistry]

Steel Panther

The Burden of Being Wonderful is a brilliant song

[Zarco]

Tenacious D

[Zarco]

Austrian Death Machine

[vladcjelli]

Hayseed Dixie, seen them a couple of times.

Keeping your poop in a jar is a touching song about an ex girlfriend, which I found myself humming for a few days afterwards.

[aka_kerrly]

Zarco said:

Tenacious D

Is what I was going to suggest.

The Lonely Island did a couple of very silly childish tunes, one with Justin Timberlale. I doubt it's what the OP had in mind though

[irocfan]

Zarco said:

Austrian Death Machine

Get to da choppa

Good shout on Tenacious D too

[AdeTuono]

Alberto Y Los Trios Paranoias from back in the '70's were always entertaining. 'Proper' muso's...

[jet_noise]

AdeTuono said:

Alberto Y Los Trios Paranoias from back in the '70's were always entertaining. 'Proper' muso's...

I saw them twice. At Reading Festival then University (supported by a threepiece called the Cops or something, wonder what became of them )

[generationx]

chemistry said:

Steel Panther

+1

Going to see them (again) in 10 days

[Zarco]

irocfan said:

Get to da choppa

Pure genius