Bad News were a spoof rock band, starring in two episodes for the british tv show The Comic Strip Presents and releasing and album or two as well. The members consist of Vim Fuego (aka Alan Metcalfe), vocals and lead guitar (played by Adrian Edmondson); Den Dennis, rhythm guitar (Nigel Planer); Colin Grigson, bass (Rik Mayall); and Spider Webb, drums (Peter Richardson)