Spike Jones and His City Slickers was an American band formed in the 1940s, led by the eponymous Spike Jones. They were renowned for their musical parodies and unique comedic style, which incorporated unconventional instruments like cowbells, car horns, and anvils. Among their most influential works is "Der Fuehrer's Face," a notable anti-Nazi song during World War II. The band's distinctive comedic approach to music helped popularize humor in popular music and contributed to the genre of novelty songs.