The World

There are more artists using that name or parts of that name or the name with an addition: 1. The World, with members Neil Innes (Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, The Rutles) (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Ian Wallace (drums, vocals), Dennis Cowan (bass, guitar, vocals) and Roger McKew (lead guitar), from 1970, see http://www.bonzodog.org/world/lucky_planet.htm and Innes' wikipedia. ~25 years later CD re-issues did change the original group name into Neil Innes & The World. 2. The World/Inferno Friendship Society a cabaret punk band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in the late 90s.