The Rutles were a fictional band created by Eric Idle and Neil Innes (of Monty Python fame). The Rutles were a style parody of the Beatles and became well known in the 1978 mockumentary television film, All You Need is Cash. The Rutles were: · Ron Nasty (styled after John Lennon) - played by Neil Innes; · Dirk McQuickly (styled after Paul McCartney) - played by Eric Idle · Stig O'Hara (styled after George Harrison) - played by Ricky Fataar · Barry Wom - (styled after Ringo Starr) - played by John Halsey The Rutles were the original tribute band. They were in the style of the Beatles but did not cover their work. They had a close association with Monty Python. 'How sweet to be an idiot' is pure Lennon !