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Topaz
Topaz were a vocal harmony group formed in 1969 after Robert Valentine left The Button Hole Band. The band comprised (left to right): Ian Edlin (vocals), Roy Burchell (drums), Jan Edlin (vocals),...
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Unknown ’60s British rock group
Dated June 1961 Sarah Minney, who does military research at the National Archives, got in touch as she had come across some photos of an unknown British band(s), dating from the 1958-1961 period. Dated...
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The Tin Hat, Kettering: 1967-1969 gigs
Thanks to Dave Clemo for the photo Thanks to Dave Clemo for providing the contents of this entry, including the extensive gig list at the end This is the story of The Tin Hat, Kettering’s legendary...
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The Mojos’ gigs 1963-1969
The original Mojos. Photo: Fabulous 208 Welcome to another posting of a series of gig listings for 1960s bands. None of these lists is exhaustive and my idea is to add to them in the comments section...
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The Spencer Davis Group’s gigs 1963-1969
Welcome to another posting of a series of gig listings for 1960s bands. None of these lists is exhaustive and my idea is to add to them in the comments section below over time. They are here for future...
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Leapers Creepers Sleepers
I have to give a great big thank you to David Else for supplying most of the information on this very obscure band, who featured some fascinating musicians during their short time together. David Else...
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The Tickle
We’d be interested to hear from anyone who can add more information on this group and identify the musicians in the photo from late 1967.
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The Headline News
Photo: Ray Soper who is standing second left. Little is known about this Bristol band, which was originally known as The Denims. Keyboard player Ray Soper, who hailed from London, remembers that the...
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Johnny Kidd & The New Pirates
Photo: Nick Simper. Left to right: Johnny Kidd, Mick Stewart, Roger Truth, Nick Simper and Ray Soper at Kingsbury Odeon on 21 May 1966 Johnny Kidd (lead vocals) Mick Stewart (lead guitar/vocals) Nick...
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Bobby Hebb – lead vocals Mick Stewart – guitar/vocals Nick Simper – bass/vocals Johnny Goodison – keyboards/vocals Kenny Slade – drums In late November 1966, after he’d recuperated from the car crash...
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Lee Dorsey’s January 1966 British tour
When Lee Dorsey arrived in Britain in January 1966, promoter Roy Tempest recruited The Krew (sometimes billed as The Crew or Crewcats), who backed him on the subsequent tour. The band had been working...
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Beryl Marsden, Steve Aldo & The Krew
The photo that appeared in the Daily Mirror story. Clockwise from top left: Tommy, Beryl, Steve, Archie, Eddie and Howie, October 1965 Beryl Marsden (lead vocals) Steve Aldo (lead vocals) Tommy Murray...
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Edwin Starr’s October 1966 British tour
In October 1966, British promoter Roy Tempest brought over American soul singer Edwin Starr for an extensive tour. Judging by advertisements in Melody Maker and regional newspapers, Starr had already...
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The Respect
The Respect (left to right), Mick Grant, Jon Rich and Graham Chandler This High Wycombe band was formed in December 1966 but later began playing in the Chiswick area and played regularly at Kew...
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Edwin Starr’s early 1967 British tour
When British promoter Roy Tempest brought American soul legend, Edwin Starr, over in January 1967, the popular singer had already toured Britain several times in the previous year, supported by bands...
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South East Blues Band
Pete Hicks (lead vocals) Tim Harris (harmonica/vocals) Alan Salter (guitar) Graham Arondelle (bass) Chris Tattrsall (drums) From the Bexley area in southeast London, The South East Blues Band were...
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Edwin Starr’s May-June 1967 British tour
Due to the success of earlier British tours, notably the one in October 1966, promoter Roy Tempest brought American soul singer Edwin Starr over for a second British tour in mid-1967. Led by singer Sol...
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The Shoreline Club, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Photo: Melody Maker This notable rock music venue on England’s south coast was run by Eric St John-Foti who later handed it over to the owners of the Marquee Club in London in late 1966. Mike Read has...
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The Fairlanes
Photo: Terry Gore Jimmy Marsh (lead vocals) Johnny Grey (lead guitar) David Beach (rhythm guitar) Terry Gore (bass) John Warwick (drums) The Fairlanes were formed in Fulham, southwest London around...
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Edwin Starr’s January-February 1968 British tour
In early 1968, promoter Roy Tempest brought American soul legend Edwin Starr back to Britain for another tour. It had been six months since his last visit and rather than employ Glaswegian soul outfit...
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