Monty Python member Eric Idle shared an insight into the production of the troupes 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', Rolling Stone reports. According to his tweet, British rock stars were essential in financing it - Led Zeppelin contributed £31,500, Pink Floyd Music ponied up £21,000, and Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson put in £6,300 of his own money. Monty Python's other movie 'Life of Brian' came out thanks to a musician as well - The Beatles legend George Harrison mortgaged his house and put that money in the movie.

Neil Innes, the English writer, comedian, and musician, known also as "The Seventh Python" for his work with the Monty Python, has died aged 75. He was also known for his work with the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, and spoof Beatles band The Rutles. Innes was later known as “the seventh Python” thanks to his […]