About Bob Kerr
Born 1940. Bob Kerr is a British jazz musician.
Robert Kerr (born 14 February 1940) is a comic musician who plays trumpet and cornet. He was originally a member of Spencer's Washboard Kings in 1965 and during 1966 he was a member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. In September 1966, he was persuaded by Geoff Stephens to join The New Vaudeville Band, before forming his own combo, Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band. Kerr was a part of a reunited Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band line-up of surviving members, which toured in 2006 and 2008.
He and his son, Matt, also operate a t-shirt printing business. Kerr's musical career is described in David Christie's Doo Dah Diaries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Kerr?
British musician
When was Bob Kerr born?
Bob Kerr was born on 14 February 1940 in Kensington.
What is Bob Kerr's occupation?
Bob Kerr is a jazz musician.
What nationality is Bob Kerr?
Bob Kerr is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Kerr (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kerr. https://biography.guide/bob-kerr-jazz-musician/
MLA: "Bob Kerr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-kerr-jazz-musician/.
Chicago: "Bob Kerr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-kerr-jazz-musician/.
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