Another genuine maverick gone.
Ivor Cutler wrote surreal songs and poetry and continued to perform live until 2004. He also wrote books, did illustrations and made radio series. He appeared regularly on John Peel’s radio shows and The Beatles gave him a role in the film Magical Mystery Tour. Cutler’s 1967 album Ludo, produced by George Martin, was re-released in 1997 by Alan McGee’s label, Creation.
According to the BBC obituary, Cutler attributed much of his weirdness to the displacement he felt when his younger brother was born.
“Without that I would not have been so screwed up as I am, and therefore not as creative,” he said.
“Without a kid brother I would have been quite dull.”
Much of Cutlet’s work, including audio files, are available online at his tribute page.
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