The Rutles Archaeology was created on 1996-10-29.

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 !

The Rutles All You Need Is Cash - 1978 TV was released on:

USA: 22 March 1978

UK: 27 March 1978

Finland: 1990 (video premiere)

Germany: 26 November 1995

Spain: 22 October 2004 (IN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival)

Czech Republic: 3 December 2005 (British Film Days)

The Rutles are a famous parody band of the The Beetles. They have appeared on many television shows over the years, and reportedly had the backing of George Harrison himself.

There is no political message. Its a satire based on the Beatles!