Ludo (Ivor Cutler album) Ludo (Ivor Cutler album) Ludo is a 1967 album by Ivor Cutler, credited to the 'Ivor Cutler Trio' comprising Cutler with bassist Gill Lyons and percussionist Trevor Tompkins. The album was produced by George Martin, famous for his work with the Beatles, in a collaboration that came about after Cutler had appeared in the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour" film earlier that year. The album's title and cover allude to the board game of the same name. The music takes inspiration from trad jazz and boogie-woogie and draws comparisons to "The Goon Show". Four of the album's tracks are spoken stories,
Ludo (band) Tonight Show with Jay Leno. "Love Me Dead" was also adapted into a commercial teaser for the show House, and was No. 10 on the No. 1 Alternative Countdown on Fuse the week of August 18, 2008. The increased exposure saw Ludo playing on several well-known tours, shows and festivals, such as Warped Tour, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Batfest, and Pointfest. However, in November 2008, while on tour in Chicago bassist Marshall Fanciullo was relieved of his duties in the band. No official reason was given for his departure, and Ludo did not hire a permanent bass player to replace him. Several