Rodney Desborough Slater 

1966-1970 & 1987 (Re-union single)

Alto Saxophone, Barritone Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Clarinet, Trombone, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, Oboe, Cornet, Guitar, Hand Jive, Carrot, Brown Ale and Recitation.

PRE-BONZO:

• Attended St.Martin's College
• Met Vivian in 1962....at which point,they decided to form the Bonzos!

Appearances on BONZO material:

• EVERYTHING...except the "Let's Make Up And Be Friendly" album (he is however credited on the album as being there "in spirit").

POST BONZO:

• Rodney became a psychiatric social worker, and a systemic therapist (now retired from both).
• Has been a member of several bands, including "The Infamous New Titanic Band", "White's Scandals", and currently, "Bill Posters Will Be Band"
• He has produced a few bands, and also appeared on Vivian's "Teddy Boys Don't Knit" album and in Vivian's "Dog Ends" shows in 1991.