Ivor Cutler

Ivor Cutler (15 January 1923 – 3 March 2006) was a Scottish poet, songwriter and humorist. Cutler was born in Glasgow into a middle-class Jewish family of eastern European descent. He became known for his regular performances on BBC radio, and in particular his numerous sessions recorded for John Peel's influential radio programme. He appeared in the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour film in 1967. Cutler was an anti-intellectual and noted eccentric, dressing in a distinctive style including plus-fours and hats adorned with many badges. Many of Cutler's poems and songs involve conversations delivered as a monologue and, in these, one party is often Cutler as a child, a part of his intended "bypassing the intellect". Cutler recited his poems in a gentle Scottish burr, and this, combined with the absurdity of the subject matter, is a mix that earned him a faithful cult following. - Wikipedia