Bournemouth Groups

Welcome to the ‘Bournemouth Beat Boom Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame’

Below is a list of groups that were active in the Bournemouth area during the sixties and early seventies with members and instruments played listed where known.

If anyone can help filling in the gaps with band names, line-ups or photographs please drop me a line

Key to instruments played:

Guitar (G); Bass (B); Drums (D); Keyboards (K); Vocals (V); Harmonica (H); Saxophone (S); Trumpet (T); Trombone (Tr); Flute (Fl); Fiddle (F); Banjo (Ban); Percussion (P) Tuba (Tub); Clarinet (Cl).

Abel Cain:

Possible line-up: Tom Easby (V); Dave Dennett (B); John Steel (G); Nick Hennessy (D).

The core of this band went on to be the popular seventies quartet Grumpy. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The Actress:

Valentino ‘Tino’ Licinio (G / V); Stan Levy (D); Alan ‘Bowery’ Barry (G).

“It’s What You Give c/w Good Job With Prospects”.

Tino and Stan were in The League of Gentlemen with Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell, while Alan played with The Soundtracks backing the Dowland Brothers. The band recorded a one-off single, “It’s What You Give c/w Good Job With Prospects”, for the CBS label in 1969. Does anyone have a photograph?

The Adamantine:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Age:

They entered the 1967 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The Al Kirtley Three / The Rockefellers:

The Al Kirtley Three pictured at Rockley Sands in 1967, Left to Right: Al Kirtley (P / V); Mike Montgomery (B / V); Roger De Souza (D).

After a long musical apprenticeship, Al Kirtley was left in Bournemouth after many of his former bandmates had headed to the bright lights of London to seek their fame and fortune. He formed the above trio (Johnny Hammond took over on drums a couple of years later) and won residencies at the Durlston Court Hotel, Rockley Sands Holiday Park, Regency Club and the Potters Arms in Poole. In 1970, Al Kirtley left Bournemouth and the trio folded. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for the photograph).

Alcuda Sands:

The Alcuda Sands pictured at the Royal Exeter Hotel circa 1970, Left to Right: Kenn Westwood (D / V); Kenny Langdown (K / B); Kevin Trott (G / V). Other members over the years have included Loz Westwood (G / V); Terry Squires (G / V); Ric Page (B /V ); Geoff Westwood (G / B / V); Martin Francis (B / V); Ian Bridle (K / B / V); Tony Letts (V); Michelle Grace (V); Nick Winter (B); Dave Wood (B); Tanya Maggio (S) & Teresa King (K).

Formed in 1968 with a nucleus of Kenn Westwood on drums, Nick Winter bass and Teresa King piano, the Alcuda Sands first gig was at a private party for Lord Bath of Longleat at the Highcliff Hotel on the west cliff. In November 1969 they began a residency at the Royal Exeter Hotel playing seven night week, which lasted until March 1971. Over the next thirty-five years, the band played over four thousand gigs until their demise in December 2007. The final line-up consisted of founding member Kenn Westwood on drums, Loz Westwood on guitar and vocals, Terry Squires guitar and vocals and Ric Page on bass. They had been together since 1995. Alcuda Sands were one of the longest running bands in Bournemouth, lasting just shy of a staggering forty years. (Thanks to Kenn Westwood for the photograph and information).

Amoeba:

Amoeba pictured at the Badger Bars in 1972, Left to Right: Dave Newman (V); Brian Roberts (K); Martin Holloway (B); Robert Koral (G); just out of shot Ray Baxter (D). Rod Young (K) from White Room, replaced Brian Roberts.

Amoeba, a jazz rock / blues band, that were active from 1971 through to 1975. Rob Koral is still around today and plays with Zoe Schwarz in Blues Commotion. (Thanks to Dave Newman for the photograph and information).

Angle 4 + 1 / The Movement:

Angle 4 + 1, Left to Right: Phil Coward (V); Terry Snell (B); Dave Horne (G); Douglas Morris (G); Kevin ‘Spud’ Murphy (D).

Formed in 1964 as Angle 4, they became Angle 4 + 1 a few months later with the addition of Phil Coward on vocals. In 1966, they changed their name to The Movement but split in 1969. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Andy Somers Quartet / Poll-Losers Trio:

The Andy Summers Quartet at the Candlelight Club in 1963, Left to Right: Colin Allen (D); Andy Somers (G) Dave Townsend (B); Barry Curtis (K).

Originally called The Poll Losers Trio, The Andy Somers Quartet were active during 1963, mainly playing at the Blue Note Club situated in various hotel ballrooms around Bournemouth and a number of small jazz venues, such as the Candlelight Club and the Downstairs Club. The foursome disbanded when Andy and Colin Allen joined Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band along with saxophonist Nick Newall. The following year, Barry Curtis threw in his lot with The Nite People and Dave Townsend replaced Francis Shipstone in the Crispen Street Quintet. For more information on Andy Summers, Colin Allen and Barry Curtis of The Nite People, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Thanks to Colin Allen for the photograph).

Aquarius:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Archimedes Principle:

Archimedes Principle at the East Howe youth club circa 1967, Left to Right: Jeff Phillips (S); Dave Tricksey (S); Cliff Beckett (V); Ken Hughes (G), out of shot Chris Jenkins (D); Dave ‘Muff’ Mitchell (B); Richard Hoskins (K). Other members included Ron Burrows (D); Geoff Hopkins (G); John Hollingsworth (G) & Bob Hood (B).

Archimedes Principle started out life as The Bossmen in 1964. In 1967, they changed their name and became a psychedelic rock band, before going their separate ways in 1970. Cliff went on to form the Cliff Beckett band, who counted drummer Bernie James from Elias Hulk as a member. Ken Hughes formed Spangles, then the Cincinnati Hog Farm. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Archimedes Principle (Photograph from Memories of Old Poole & Bournemouth Facebook page).

Armageddon:

Armageddon, Left to Right: Roger Hope (G); Brian Vincent (G); John Swithenbank (K); John Butcher (V); Nick Marks (T): Chris ‘Nobby’ Smith-Childs (D); Dave Woods (S).

Left to Right: Brian Vincent (G); John Swithenbank (K); Roger Hope (G); John Butcher (V); Chris ‘Nobby’ Smith-Childs (D); Dave Woods (S); Nick Marks (T) sitting on the swing.

A popular brass / rock septet that formed in the early seventies. Nick Marks, Chris Smith-Childs and Brian Vincent were former members of Rubber Soul. (Thanks to Nick Marks for the photographs).

The Ashtones:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Authority Blue:

The Authority Blue line-up 1964 to 1965, Left to Right: Don Lewis (B / V); Francis Bridwell (V / G); Phil Courtenay (D / V); Earl ? (V / G).

The Authority Blue 1965 to 1967, Left to Right: Pete Webb (G / V / K); Don Lewis (B / V); Micky Fudge (V); Phillip Courtenay (D / V); Jim Enness (G).

The Authority Blue formed as a rhythm and blues quartet in 1964. The following year, they expanded to a quintet with the addition of Micky Fudge on vocals and diversified their repertoire to include soul standards and Motown covers. In 1966, John Lee took over on bass and the band added a brass section plus a female vocalist and came second in the 1966 and 1967 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contests’. They played venues all over the south coast and toured the larger towns and cities throughout South Wales. The band split up in the summer of 1967. (Thanks to Phil Courtenay for photograph and information).

The Axis:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Baloons:

The Baloons Left to Right: Sean Mayes (K / V); Mario Ferrari (B / V); Barry Pike (D); Des Henley (G / V).

The Baloons toured Bulgaria and Hungary in 1968, where they played 30 concerts to appreciative audiences of up to 4,000 people. On their return, they became regulars at the Royal Ballrooms in Boscombe and the Pavilion Ballroom, where they supported a number of name bands. (Photograph from the Bournemouth Times).

The Barbarians:

Dick Barber (V); Mike Rixon (G); John Field (B); Brian Roberts (D).

The Barbarians entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

Barry and the Blue Stars:

Barry Davis (V); Mike Foster (G); Dave Longley (G); Tony Foster (B); Mike Morris (D).

Barry and The Blue Stars entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Barry and the Tempests:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Barquentine:

Rod Young (K); Stephen Kurowski (G); Willy Sherman (D); Mike Godwin (V); Unkown (B).

Barquentine won the 1971 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Beachcombers:

The Beachcombers not in order of photograph, Clive Ballet (V); Roy Stockley (D); John Berry (?); Bob Bolan (?); Trevor Jaques (?); John Worley (?); Mike Piggott (B).

A popular and busy group that were active in the late sixties and throughout the seventies. Can anyone help with further information? (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Beat 64:

Beat 64 at Stapehill Village Hall in 1964, Left to Right: John Bowman (D); Dave Brown (V); Steve Warner (G / V); Graham Bowman (B).

Beat 64 are pictured here at Stapehill Village Hall in January 1964 at their first ever gig. They morphed from The Wild Ones after they poached vocalist Dave Brown from a band they were playing with at the Library Hall in Poole. Later in the year Dave Brown was gone and they recruited Tony Court and Paddy Excell and became The Byrds. (Thanks to Graham Bowman for information and photograph).

Big Ben and the Chimes:

Big Ben and The Chimes, Left to Right: Peter Hornby (G); Nicky Winter (B); Richard Jones (D): Reg Matthews (V); Chris ‘Gabby’ Hayes (G).

This group was active during 1963 and 1964. Vocalist Reg Matthews also did a stint in The League of Gentlemen with Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell. (Thank you to Howard Jones for the photograph).

The Big Six Combo:

Russell Hunter (D).

A soul band from 1964 / 65. Drummer Russell Hunter went on to play with The Mob and then left for London, where he joined The Deviants and then The Pink Fairies. For more information on Russell Hunter, go to his separate entry in the main menu. Does anyone have more information and a photograph ?

BJ Sound:

David Berni (B).

An early seventies trio. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Blackhawks:

The Blackhawks at the Downstairs Club in 1960, Left to Right: Roger ‘Kookie’ Bone (B); George ‘Zoot’ Money (V); Pat ‘Pee Wee’ Sheehan (D); Roger ‘Rocky’ Collis (G).

The Blackhawks minus Zoot, Left to Right: Roger Bone (B); Roger Collis (G); Pat Sheehan (D).

One of Zoot Money’s short-lived transitory bands. Roger Bone and Zoot Money formed The Blackhawks in 1960 and drafted in Roger Collis and Pat Sheehan. They were the first rock group to the Downstairs Club, but split after the club’s owner, Jerry Stooks, reduced their fee. For more information on Zoot Money, go to his entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Roger Collis for the photographs).

The Black Jacks:

The Black Jacks entered the 1965 ‘Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Bluetones:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ? I believe Dave Woodfield (V) may have been a member.

The Bobby Bure Group:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Bob and the K.D.C.:

Bob and The K.D.C not in order of photograph: Bob Frampton (V); Clive ‘Bunny’ Warren (G); Kenny Beverage (D); Colin Winwood (G); Dick Lee-Smith (B).

A popular quintet from 1963 / 1964. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Does anyone have any more information ? (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Bob Michael’s Band:

Bob Michaels (K); Tim Large (G / V); Bill Jacobs (B); John Devekey (D); Graham Livemore (Tr); Andy Kirk (T); Pete Sweet (S).

The Bob Michael’s Band was formed when Bob Michaels, Tim Large and Bill Jacobs left The Trackmarks. In 1965, they became Dave Anthony’s Moods with the addition of Dave ‘Tony Head’ Anthony on vocals. For more information, go to the separate Dave Anthony’s Moods entry in the Main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Boanerges:

They entered the 1969 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The Bones:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Bossmen:

The Bossmen, Left to Right: Ken Hughes (G); Brian Ward (B); Cliff Beckett (V); Chris Jenkins (D).

The Bossmen were a hugely popular soul / R&B outfit that were active from 1964 until 1967 when they changed their name to Archimedes Principle. Singer Cliff Beckett might not have been the best vocalist in Bournemouth, but he was definitely the most entraining. He was infamous for climbing on furniture and amplifiers, marauding around the crowd finding girls to sing to and stripping down to his underpants. His stage antics became legendary, as he could always be relied on to put on a show. Cliff reformed The Bossmen in the new millennium for a short, last hurrah. (Thanks to Stephanie Ward for the photograph).

Bourn Three:

Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

The Brain:

Michael Giles (D) & Peter Giles (B). Al Kirtley (K) played on the single but was not a member.

“Kick The Donkey c/w Nightmares in Red”.

A very short-lived pre Giles, Giles & Fripp experiment instigated by Mike and Pete Giles that released one rare single, “Kick The Donkey c/w Nightmares in Red”, for the Parlophone label in 1967. The duo never played live and although Al Kirtley appeared on the single, he was never a member. For more information on Michael and Peter Giles, go to the separate entry in the main menu. Is there a photograph out there ?

Bram Stoker:

Bram Stoker circa 1969, Left to Right: Tony Bronsdon (K); Jon Bavin (B / V); Peter Ballam (G / V); Robert Haines (D). Other members over the years have included Tony Lowe (B); Harvey Coles (B); Shelia D’Arcy (V / B); Pat Flynn (G); Pete Rumble (D); Will Hack (D); Neil Richardson (G); Josephine Marks (B) Warren Marks (D); Barry Lines (B).

Heavy Rock Spectacular album from 1972.

Bram Stoker, Left to Right: Robert Haines (D); Jon Bavin (B / V); Tony Bronsdon (K); Peter Ballam (G / V).

Bram Stoker formed in 1969 from the remnants of Renaissance Faire and Freedom Village. The progressively inclined quartet incorporated snatches of classical music in their arrangements and were regulars on the national college and club circuit. They recorded one album for the Windmill label in 1972, Heavy Rock Spectacular, before splitting up after line-up changes in the rhythm department. The band reformed in the new millennium and are still active, albeit with Tony Bronsdon being the only original member. They have released a further two albums and an EP to date. For more information on Bram Stoker, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photographs bramstokerband.co.uk).

Bunkers Brain / Almanack

Almanak not in order of photograph: Chris Turner (G / V); Chris Redwood (G / V); Tubs Turner (B / V); Richard Cartridge (D) & Alan Watkins (D).

Bunkers Brain were active during the latter part of the sixties and morphed into Almanack in the early seventies. Chris Redwood was formerly in The Bunch and Tubs Turner was the original bassist with The Nite People. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site),

The Bunch:

The Bunch at the Bure Club circa 1965, Left to Right: Maurice Lake (B / V); John Sherry (D / V); John Huntley (G / V); Alan Willoughby (G / V).

The Bunch circa 1967, Left to Right: Chris Redwood (G); John King (B); John Sherry (D); Mike Berry (S); Dave Potter (S); front row Peter Beckett (V); Dave Cooper (K).

Left: Record Collector album sleeve. Right: The highly collectable “Looking Glass Alice” single.

Formed in 1963 as a quintet called Dave and The Concordes, The Bunch consolidated as a quartet in 1964. The quartet entered the second ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in October 1964 and won, picking up the Minns Trophy Cup and £10. They expanded to a septet in 1966 and released four unsuccessful singles for CBS, one of which “Looking Glass Alice c/w “Spare a Shilling” is highly collectable, before going their separate ways in 1968. John Sherry went on to be a highly successful music agent in London, firstly at NEMS, and then with his own John Sherry Enterprises. Record Collector magazine released a limited edition vinyl album of their recordings in 2019. For more information on The Bunch, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to James Sherry for photographs and information).

The Byrds

The Byrds at the Bure Club, from Left to Right Back Row: Graham Bowman (B); Steve Warner (G / V); Tony Court (G); front row John Bowman (D); Paddy Excell (V).

The Byrds formed in October 1964 and played blues. In February 1965 they entered, but didn’t win, the ‘Weymouth Beat Contest’ and the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in August. Later in the year they supported Screaming Jay Hawkins at the Bure Club. They changed their name to John Browne’s Bodies when the American Byrds of “Mr Tambourine Man” fame came to the UK in August 1965. (Thanks to Graham Bowman for information and photographs).

The Byrds at the ‘Weymouth Beat Contest’ in February 1965.

The Cadillacs:

Johnny Carr (V).

Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Calendar:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Caravan 5:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Cavaliers:

The Cavaliers pictured at the White Buck, Burley in 1967, Left to Right: Bob Strannack (B); Terry Andrews (B); Pete Gibbs (D); David Morley (K); John ‘Joe’ Jones (V); John Morley (G). Other members included Barry Gilmore (B); Gordon Vockins (G); ‘Sharon’ Allen (D) & Martin Legname (?).

The Cavaliers, a.k.a. The Cavaliers Showband, was a busy gigging band throughout the sixties. John ‘Joe’ Jones was in Wild Country, The Hotshots, Albatross and Fringe Benefit throughout the seventies before he formed QED, they are still active today. For more information on John ‘Joe’ Jones, go to The Hotshots / Albatross in the main menu. (Photographs from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Caxton Forunners / The Caxton:

Paul Saunders (V); John Vize (G); David Davenport (D); Tony Bronsdon (K); Dave Hollister (B).

Tony Bronsdon went on to Renaissance Faire before forming Bram Stoker in 1969. For more information on Tony Bronsdon, go to Bram Stoker in the main menu. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Charles Drayton Kind:

Terry Dene (G); Gerry Fussell (B); Dudley Cook (G); Dene Fame (V); Jimmy Drayton (D).

Dudley Cook helped form The Copper Spoon in the late sixties and then spent the rest of his career in the club / pub band Haywire. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Chevrons:

1962 photograph of Bill Jacobs (B) & Graham ‘Sid’ Austin (G). Other members included Steve Newey (V / G); Alan Newey (B); Roger Green (D);

The Chevrons were active during the early sixties. When Alan Newey left, Graham Austin’s cousin Bill Jacobs took over on bass. When they split up in 1964, Jacobs and Austin joined The Trackmarks. For more information on Bill Jacobs and Graham ‘Sid’ Austin, go to the separate entries for Lee Kerslake and Dave Anthony’s Moods in the main menu. (Thank you to Luca Mathmos for the photograph).

Chocolate Elbow:

Peter Cullen (G / V); Martin Francis (B / V); Bernie James (D).

An early band for drummer Bernie James who went on to The Push then Elias Hulk in 1969. For more information on Bernie James, go to the Elias Hulk entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph?

The Chosen Few:

They won the 1967 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The Chris Conrad Four:

Chris Conrad (V); John Swithenbank (K); Ken Bond (B); Mike Akerman (D).

Chris Conrad was a stalwart of the Bournemouth music scene. In 1968 he formed The Chris Conrad Four, a cabaret and beat group. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

Cincinnati Hog Farm:

Cincinnati Hog Farm, Left to Right: Graham Bowman (B); Tony ‘Boot’ Underhill (V / G); Chris Jenkins (D); Ken Hughes (G / V / Ban); Clive Cunningham (F / V).

The Hog Farm were formed in the early 1970s after Ken Hughes left The Spangles. (Photograph from Memories of Old Poole & Bournemouth Facebook page).

Cinnamon:

Liz Stirling (V); Bob Fraser (G / V); Ian ‘Nobby’ Clarke (V); Tony Giles (G / V); Bernard Adelus (B).

A folk group that rose phoenix like from the ashes of Sinnermen and Sara in the summer of 1971. For more information on Sinnermen and Sara, go to the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Cliff Beckett Band:

Cliff Beckett (V); Bernie James (D); Alan Parsons (B); Steffan Karousky (G); Rod ? (K). The band also had two drummers from time to time and a brass section.

Cliff formed the band when Archimedes Principle fell apart in the early seventies. Bernie James came from Elias Hulk. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Committee:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Communication Breakdown:

They entered the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Concrete Trousers:

A hard rock band from the early seventies. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Copper Spoon:

Dudley Cook (G); Alan ? (G / V) Max ? (D).

A local band that went to London to try their luck and breaking into the big time. When they failed, Dudley and Alan returned to Bournemouth and eventually formed the club band Haywire. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Corvettes:

The Corvettes in 1964, Left to Right: Richard Palmer (G / V), Paul Mead (V); Alec James (D); John Wetton (B / V). An earlier version of the band included Clive Field (B) & Pete Mounty (G).

Formed in 1962, the pop covers group Corvettes morphed into the r&b / soul band Palmer James Group in 1965. Richard Palmer went onto Supertramp and then became a lyricist for King Crimson and John Wetton was in Mogul Thrash, Family, Roxy Music, King Crimson and Asia, amongst a host of other bands. For more information on Richard Palmer-James and John Wetton, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Thanks to Peter Viney for the photograph).

The Countdowns:

Jon Kremer (G); Richard Berg (G).

Jon Kremer is a close friend of Al Stewart and wrote a book called Bournemouth A Go! Go!. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

Country Fayre:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Cremation:

Robert Fripp (G); Howard Pettridge (B); Unknown (D).

Robert Fripp’s doomed power trio lasted all of two gigs before imploding after a disastrous gig at the Royal Ballrooms in Boscombe in the summer of 1967. Does anyone know who the drummer was and is there a photograph ?

The Crescendoes:

Members included Dave Luboff (?); Tony Luboff (?); Dave Gumbrell a.k.a Harry Gee (G); Joe Hodgkins a.k.a Joe E. Martin (V); Kenn Westwood (D / V); Terry Squires (G / V); Pete Ballam a.k.a. Jack C. Peters (B); Keith Collins (G / V); Geoff Westwood (G / V); Dave Edwards (D), John Goldsworthy-Higgs (G / V); & Roger Deacon-Smith (B / V).

Left: The Crescendoes album, Right: The single “Little Egypt c/w Run Joe”.

Originally a Weymouth Band, Joe E. Martin and The Crescendoes formed in 1963 with Dave Luboff, Tony Luboff, Dave Gumbrell and Joe Hodgkins. They gradually became a Bournemouth band as members left and were replaced. The line-up of Dave Gumbrell, Joe Hodgkins, Kenn Westwood, Terry Squires and Pete Ballam recorded four singles for Metronome in Germany followed by a twelve track album for the same label in 1965. In 1966, the band broke up and Joe Hodgkins and Kenn Westwood returned from Germany and recruited Keith Collins, Geoff Westwood, Dave Edwards and Roger Deacon-Smith from the South Coast 5ive, plus John Goldsworthy-Higgs and became the Fadeyefski Family. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Crispin Street Quintet:

Al Kirtley (K / V); Nigel Crispen Street (S); Jimmy Shipstone (G); Francis Shipstone (B) & Dave Townsend (B); Tom Costello (D).

This jazz quintet came together in 1962 after the Sands Combo hit the buffers. The Shipstone bothers went on to join The Nite People. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Crux:

Roger Hope (V); Peter Dennis (?).

The Crux were a Blandford band that were active from 1966 to 1968. Roger Hope went on to sing with The Room and Team Dokus. Has anybody got any more information or a photograph ?

Dave Anthony and the Ravers:

Dave Anthony and the Ravers circa 1961, Left to Right: John ‘Jet’ Berryman (B); Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V); Eddie Parsons (D); Al Kirtley (G).

Dave Anthony and the Ravers circa 1961, Left to Right: Dave Anthony (V); Eddie Parsons (D); John Berryman (B); Al Kirtley (G).

Dave Anthony and the Ravers were regulars at the Downstairs Club and the Bure Club. They also travelled around the south coast and the midlands working for the Southampton promoter Reg Calvert’s Bandbox agency. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for the photographs).

Dave Anthony and the Rebels:

Dave Anthony and the Rebels at the Bure Club in 1961, Left to Right: Michael Giles (D); Peter Giles (B); Al Kirtley (G); Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V).

Dave Anthony and the Rebels were an extension of Dave Anthony and The Ravers that came about after Mike and Peter Giles replaced Eddie Parsons and John Berryman on drums and bass respectively. The only problem was, they only managed a hand-full of gigs over a couple months in 1961 before imploding when Al Kirtley went off to join the first incarnation of Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band. Mike and Peter Giles joined the Dowland Brothers. For more information on the Giles Brothers and Al Kirtley, go to the separate entries for Michael and Peter Giles and Zoot Money respectively, in the main menu. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for the photograph).

Dave Anthony’s Moods:

Dave Anthony’s Moods in 1965, Left to Right: Graham Livemore (Tr); Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V); Tim Large (G); Bob Michaels (K); Andy Kirk (T); John Devekey (D); Pete Sweet (S); Bill Jacobs (B).

Left: The “New Directions” EP released by Acid Jazz in 2013 Right: The “My Baby c/w Fading Away” single with new singer Roger Peacock from 1967.

Dave Anthony’s Moods at the Piper Club in Milan in 1967, Left to Right: Tim Large, Bill Jacobs, Roger Peacock, John Devekey, Andy Kirk, Graham Livermore & Bob Michaels.

Founded in 1965, Dave Anthony’s Moods moved to London in 1966 and recorded a single, “New Direction c/w Give It a Chance”, for the Parlophone label, after which Tony Head, the original Dave Anthony left. In 1967 they relocated to Italy, where they released a further two singles, “My Baby c/w Fading Away” and “A Whiter Shade of Pale c/w Talking to the Rain” for the Joker label with Roger Peacock from The Mark Leeman Five on vocals. The DAM’s expired in 1969. For more information on Dave Anthony’s Moods, go to their entry in the main menu. (Photographs Dave Anthony’s Moods Facebook.com).

Dave Anthony and the Plague:

Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V).

Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head’s band after Dave Anthony’s Moods and before joining Southampton’s Les Fleur De Lys in 1968. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Dave and The Concordes / The Concordes:

John Sherry (D / V); Dave Bush (V); John Huntley (G); Alan Willoughby (G); Maurice Lake (B). Mike Rickson (S) was also a member for a short time.

Dave and The Concordes were active during the last months of 1963, but became the shorter Concordes after Dave Bush left. The quartet continued throughout 1964 and entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964.Later in the year, they changed their name to The Bunch and became one of Bournemouth’s most popular bands. For more information on The Bunch, go to their entry in the main menu. (Thanks to James Sherry for the photograph).

Dave Fenton and The Phantoms:

Dave Fenton (V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Dave La Kaz and the G Men:

Dave La Kaz and the G Men, Left to Right: Dave Woodfield a.k.a ‘Dave La Kaz’ (V); Al Stewart (G / K / V); Derek Scammel (D); Terry Squires (G); Bev Strike (B). Other members included Mike Piggott (B) & Bill Napier (V).

Dave La Kaz and the G Men, Left to Right: Terry Squires (G); Al Stewart (G / K / V); Dave ‘Dave La Kaz’ Woodfield (V); Bev Strike (B); Derek Scammel (D). Other member Keith Collins (G / V).

Al Stewart, of Year of The Cat fame, was with this group for approximately a year. Dave La Kaz and the G Men evolved from the G Men with the arrival of Dave Woodfield a.k.a ‘Dave La Kaz’ in 1963. When Al Stewart left for London, his place was filled by Keith Collins. For more information on Al Stewart, go to his entry in the main menu.

The Deputies:

Don King (G); Barry Vacher (V / H); John Easter (B).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Dictators / Infantes Jubilate:

The Dictators, Left to Right: Bob Foster (B); Dave Longley (G / V); Keith Pearce (G / V); Terry Avery (D). (Photograph Keith Pearce / from the book Bournemouth Rocks by Alan Burridge).

“Exploding Galaxy c/w Take it Slow”.

Infantes Jubilate, Left to Right: Bob Foster (B); Keith Pearce (G); Terry Avery (D) Dave Longley (G) with their record producer James Stevens. (Photograph Simon Foster).

Keith Pearce, Terry Avery and Bob Foster were the remnants from Tony, Howard and the Dictators. They changed their name to the shorter Dictators when singers Tony Moore and Howard Gordon left the group in 1966 and emigrated to Australia. For the recording of a one off single, “Exploding Galaxy c/w Take it Slow”, on the Music Factory label in 1968, the quartet changed their name to Infantes Jubilate. For more information on Tony, Howard and The Dictators, go to their entry in the main menu.

Dishley Grange:

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Dragonfly:

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The Dolphins:

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Double Eagle:

Paul Spencer (?); Chris Haig-Harrison (?); Brain Deedman (B).

Country band from the early seventies. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site). Does anyone have any information ?

The Dowland Brothers and the Drovers / The Soundtracks:

The Dowland Brothers and the Soundtracks circa 1962, Left to Right: Roy Phillips (G); Gordon Dowland (V); David Dowland (V); Michael Giles (D); Peter Giles (B). Other members included Barry Southgate (B); Chris Warman (D); Gordon Haskell (B); Alan Barry (G); Mike Piggott (B) & Johnny Hammond (D).

Left: The Dowlands All My Loving CD from 1998 collects 27 tracks including all their singles, B sides and demos. Right: “All My Loving c/w Hey Sally” from 1963.

The Dowlands and The Soundtracks circa 1965, Left to Right: Mike Piggott (B); Alan Barry (G); David Dowland (G / V); Gordon Dowland (G / V); Chris Warman (D).

The Dowland Brothers were a going concern from 1960 to 1966. They recorded eight singles with Joe Meek and had a number thirty three hit with a cover of The Beatles “All My Loving” in 1963. Roy Phillips went on to form The Peddlers while Mike and Pete Giles plus Gordon Haskell were all in differing line-ups of King Crimson. For more information on The Dowlands, Michael and Peter Giles, Gordon Haskell and Roy Phillips, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Top photograph Peter Giles bottom photograph sleeve notes of “All My Loving” CD).

The Dynosonic Jerks / The Jerks:

The Dynosnic Jerks, Left to Right: Tony Haberfield (G); David Hitchings (D); Dean Fane (V); Eddie Hodges (B); Roger Downton (G). Other members included Charles Smallman (B) & Mike Gillingham (?).

The Sandstorms in all but name. Roger Downton formed the Dynosonic Jerks then the truncated Jerks, as a R&B side project in the mid-sixties. (Thanks to Roger Downton for the photograph).

Easy Feeling:

Keith Pearce (G); Bob Foster (B); Terry Avery (D); Len Scrivener (K).

Active during the early seventies, Foster, Avery and Pearce were in The Dictators together.

Eddie Stevens and The Valiants / The Valiants:

Eddie Stevens (V); Mike Williams (G); Keith Kenyon (G); Ted Rawles (B) & John De Vekey (D). Other members included Bob Frampton (V); Richard Cartridge (D); Eddie Roberts (G) & Bob Brunning (B).

A mainly club and function band during 1963 / 64. When Stevens, Rawles and De Vekey left to form The Master Sounds, the group became The Valiants with Bob Frampton, Richard Cartridge, and Eddie Roberts (G). Bob Brunning of Fleetwood Mac fame was also e member for a short spell. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Eden’s Garden:

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Electric Bath:

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Elias Hulk:

Elias Hulk circa 1969, Left to Right: James Haines (B); Neil Tatum (G); Pete Thorpe (V); Peter Grenville ‘Gren’ Fraser (G); Bernie James (D). Bill Napier (G) was with the band for a short time at their formation.

Unchained from 1970.

Elias Hulk, Left to Right: Grenville ‘Gren’ Fraser (G); James Haines (B); Bernie James (D); Neil Tatum (G); Peter Thorpe (V) sat on stage. 

Fraser and Haines came from The Parkers, Thorpe was in The Harvey Wells Soul Band and James was a member of The Push. Tatum was an out of towner from Stockport who was recruited via the Melody Maker. Elias Hulk were a hard rock band from 1969 / 70 who released a lone album, Unchained, for the Youngblood label. For more information on Elias Hulk, go to their entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Bernie James for the photographs).

Elias:

Elias 1970, Left to Right: James Haines (B); Bernie James (D); Phil Clough (G / V).

A short-lived hard rock trio that grew from the ashes of Elias Hulk in 1970. Phil Clough was from Northampton. For more information on Elias, go to the Elias Hulk entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Bernie James for the photograph).

(The) Embers:

Alan Parsons (B); Tim ? (G); Terry ? (V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Exodus:

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The Fadeyefski Family:

The Fadeyefski Family circa 1967, Left to Right: David ‘Eddie’ Edwards (D / V); Joe Hodgkins (V); Kenn Westwood (V / D); Geoff Westwood (G / V); Keith Collins (G / V); Roger Deacon Smith (B / V / K / S). John Goldsworthy-Higgs (G) and Mike Domay (G / V) were also members.

The Fadeyefski Family were a harmony group formed from the ashes of the South Coast 5ive and The Crescendoes in 1967. The band had six vocalist and tackled material by The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys and the Four Freshman. Their name was randomly picked after sticking a pin in a map of Eastern Russia. They performed a few local gigs, supported Lonnie Donegan at the White Buck in Burley, but mainly played in Germany. They split in 1968. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Falcons:

Jim Gregan (G / V); Mike Domay (B); Bill Nims (D).

Jim Cregan’s school band while he was a pupil at Poole Grammar. He went on to fame and fortune with Cockney Rebel and Rod Stewart. He now lives in Christchurch and still tours with Cregan & Co. Mike Domay was in The Crescendoes and later The Fadeyefski Family, Nims played with Greg Lake in The Shame. For more information on James Cregan, go to his entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

The Feel:

Pete Ballam (G); Rob Haines (D); Ian Clark (B).

Pete Ballam and Rob Haines went on to form Bram Stoker in 1969. For more information on Bram Stoker, go to the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Fellowmen:

Left to Right: David Lister (G / V); Andrew Hewitt (B); Tom Stares (D / V); Dave Courtenage (V); Ian Phillips (G / V).

A quintet from Lymington and Pennington who specialised in rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’ roll. They regularly played at the Wheelhouse and the ice rink in Westover Road, but their main claim to fame was in April 1964 when they supported Cilla Black at the Bure Club in Mudeford. (Thanks for photograph and information go to Paula Harris)

Finnias Fogg:

Steve Foster (S); Len ? (S); Mick Lewis (V); Eddy ? (V); Pete Dobbins (K); Gary Stephens (B); Ian Shearing (D).

Finnias Fogg were a large soul band that were active from 1967 to 1970. They entered the 1969 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ and came in second. Dobbins, Shearing and Stephens were originally in Soul Supply. Does anyone have any more information and a decent photograph ?

Five By Five:

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The Flake / The Flower People:

The Flower Power, Left to Right: Keith Harding (G); Richard Parsons (D); Richard Clemons (G / V); Peter Hann (B).

Originally called The Flake, the band changed their name to The Flower People in 1967 with the advent of the Summer of Love. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Four Ales:

George ‘Zoot’ Money (V); Mike ‘Monty’ Montgomery (B); Pete Cox (D); John Goggin (G).

Zoot Money’s skiffle band formed while he was at Porchester school. For more on The Four Ales, go to Zoot Money’s entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Fourfits:

The Fourfits, Left to Right: Dan Balkwill (B); Jon Simms (D); Harry Hemmings (G); and Mike Knight (G).

The Fourfits were a short-lived group who met at Homefield School in Southbourne. They rehearsed at a large chicken farm in Burton owned by Hemmings dad (above photo taken on the roof of a chicken shed) and played a few low key dates at the Cuckoo Club in Bransgore and the Christchurch Water Works Social Club. (Thanks to Dan Balkwill for information and photograph).

The Four Teens:

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Pete Franklin:

The ubiquitous Pete Franklin. Not a group, more a one man force of nature. The Sandacres, Shipwrights Arms, Chequers Inn, Drax Arms and Jolly Sailor were all regular gigs for this hugely popular folk singer during the late sixties and seventies. (Photograph unknown).

Freedom Village:

Freedom Village in 1968, Left to Right: Robert Haines (D); Ian Clark (?); Ian Prentice (?); Peter Ballam (G); Richard Oliver (?).

Pete Ballam and Rob Haines band before they joined Bram Stoker in 1969. Ian ‘The Proff’ Prentice went on to design and build Axis amplification, as used by John Wetton. For more information on Bram Stoker, go to their entry in the main menu. (Photograph bramstokerarchives.com).

The Freebooters:

Bev Strike (B); Barry Vacher (V); Don King (G); Derek Scammell (D); John Easter (G / V); Gary Rice (K); Martin Francis (B).

Bev Strike and Derek Scammel were in Dave La Kaz and The G Men with Al Stewart, Bev was also in Unit Four with Greg Lake. Bev’s father was none other than Don Strike who owned a music shop in Westbourne arcade, the shop is still there and is now owned by Bev and his wife. Gary Rice was in The Trackmarks with drummer Lee Kerslake. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Free Love / The Parkers:

Peter Grenville ‘Gren’ Fraser (G); James Haines (B).

Free Love were a pop covers band from 1967. Fraser and Haines left and went on to form the R&B The Parkers in 1968 who headlined a festival in Le Harve, France on the slim recommendation that they from England. In 1969, Fraser and Haines formed the heavy rock band Elias Hulk. For more information on Elias Hulk, go to the separate entry in the main menu. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

The Freewheelers:

Tim Mycroft (K / V); John Langdon (G); Pat Mynchin (B); Roger Bethel (D); Andrew Field (V); Dave Boyes (B).

The Freewheelers were active from 1963 to 1966 and were regulars at the 45 Club where they played electric versions of Bob Dylan songs before Dylan plugged in at the ‘Newport Folk Festival’ in 1965. In 1965, they won that year’s ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ held on the west beach, beating Lavina and The Lavelles into second place. Mycroft, Langdon and Boyes went on to form Thursday’s Child with drummer James Powell after The Freewheelers demise. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Furies / Tony and The Ramrods:

Left to Right in both photographs: John ‘Jet’ Berryman (B); Howard ‘Eddie’ Parsons (D); Tony Head (V). Other members not pictured were Al Kirtley (G) & Les Fisher (V).

Al Kirtley was invited into The Furies by Parsons and Berryman after The Stormers imploded. Tony Head joined on vocals after Les Fisher left and the group became Tony and The Ramrods for a matter of weeks before they rebranded yet again to Dave Anthony and The Ravers (See separate entry). (Photographs Al Kirtley)

The Furze:

Brian Scammell (G); Steve Thorne (D); Stew Bell (B); Lawrence ? (K).

A pop, rock ‘n’ roll, soul band from 1968 through to 1972. They played locally and in London and were proud to play benefit gigs for the Gambia and Rio Pongas Youth Movement. In 1969, they entered the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’, but failed to be placed. Brian Scammell is still active and tours the south and west in the Joe D. Rose country band. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The G Men:

Derek Scammell (D); Terry Squires (G); Bev Strike (G); Ted Rawles (B); Johnny Cox (V). Other members included Tony Barrett (V); Ray ‘Paul’ Rouse (V) & Ray Kirby (V).

A comedy beat group who were active from 1960 to 1962 with successive vocalists Johnny Cox, Ray ‘Paul’ Rouse and Ray Kirby. Bassist Ted Rawles, who had never played a bass before, auditioned for the position in the back room of Don Strikes music shop in Westbourne. To his surprise, he got the job, and Don subsequently sold him a bass and told him to plug into the same amplifier as the guitarists. The group played the Bournemouth and Poole area and further afield in Studland and Swanage. When vocalist Dave Woodfield joined in 1963 they became Dave La Kaz and the G Men (See separate entry). Thank you to Ted Rawles for the information. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Genies:

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The Gerry Brown Jazzmen / The Mission Hall Jazz Band:

The Gerry Brown Jazzmen circa 1962, Left to Right: Colin Bryant (Cl); Dave Thorne (Ban); Gerry Brown (T); Ray Ball (D); Ray Lewitt (Tub / B); Howard Williams (Tr).

Gerry Brown was born in Poole, where he played harmonica and violin when he was at school, but picked up a trumpet in Egypt, while he was there with the army. He formed his first band in 1953 and throughout the rest of the fifties and sixties, the Gerry Brown Jazzmen were a mainstay on the Bournemouth trad jazz scene along with his friend and rival Pedro Harris. In 1960, Brown signed a contract with the Fontana record label and duly released an album, “It’s Trad Time With Gerry Brown’s Jazzmen” four singles and an EP. In the seventies, Gerry joined forces with Pedro and formed the Mission Hall Jazz Band, along with the former owner of the Lansdown Club, Jerry Stooks on drums, Alan Harris on bass, Dave Broomfield on banjo and Anthony Farr on trombone. As the decade wore on, Pedro left and Gerry carried on, replacing original members with former Trendsetters Ltd. trombonist Mike Blakesley and saxophonist / clarinet player Teddy Layton who stepped into Pedro’s shoes. The band recorded at least three albums at Arny’s Shack Studios in Penn Hill during the decade and were still recording and gigging in the new millennium. (Top photograph discogs.com)

“It’s Trad Time With Gerry Brown’s Jazzmen” from 1962.

“Hot Time” 1977 and “Gloryland” 1979, two Mission Hall Jazz Band albums recorded at Arny’s Shack.

Gentlefolk:

A folk group from the early seventies. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Gerry Wilson Sound:

Gerry Wilson (?).

Formed in 1971. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Golden Arrow Showband:

Back Row Left to Right: Peter Fry (K); Martin Lowry (D); Jimmy Mathewson (V); Front Row Left to Right: Brain Clements (B); Robert Emery (G).

A quintet formed by former pupils of Wareham Secondary Modern School in 1968, who made their debut appearance at the Upton Labour Club. The money they made from their gigs they put towards a Christmas party for the pensioners of Wareham. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo). Does anyone have a decent photograph ?

Goliath:

They were runners up in the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ beaten by Transit Sound. Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Goodrat:

Phil Whitty (?); John Hyam (?); Pete ? (D); Scott ? (?); Paul ? (?).

A late sixties blues / rock band from Blandford. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Grandma Moses:

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The Grasshoppers:

The Grasshoppers circa 1966, Left to Right : Steve Lane (G); Tom Marsh (?); Paddy Lowry (D); Bob Haskell (B); Terry Bennett (G). Past members included John Pryor (B) & George Godden (D).

Does anyone have any information ? (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Harmony Grass:

Harmony Grass, Left to Right at the back: Colin Smith (D); John Lee (G); on the ground Left to Right: Micky Fudge (V); Lavina Smith (V); Michael Knight (B).

The brother and sister pairing of Lavina and Colin Smith were originally in Lavina and The Lavelles. The group came second in the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Group Competition’ in 1968. They were also contracted to perform at Omar Sherif’s night club The Flying Cocotte in Beirut, Lebanon in the same year. (Photograph unknown).

The Harvey Wells Soul Band:

Pete Thorpe (V).

A popular soul band that regularly supported bigger names at the Pavilion, Bure Club and Royal Ballrooms. Peter Thorpe joined Elias Hulk in 1969. For more information on Elias Hulk, go to their entry in the main menu. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Hi-Way:

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Honey Dew Melon:

Formed in 1971. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Horny Toad:

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The Hors D’Oeuvres:

I believe David Millar (?) was a member and a chef, hence the name. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Hour:

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The Ides of March:

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The Impacts:

The Impacts in the Beat Room at the Royal Ballrooms in Boscombe, Left to Right: Mike Foster (G); Dave Longley (G); Terry ? (D); Barry ? (V); Bob Foster (B).

The Impacts were a going concern throughout the mid-sixties. On their demise, Longley and Bob Foster joined The Dictators. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Impacts (Photograph thanks to Simon Foster).

The Indigos:

John Eaton (G); Andrew McCulloch (D).

John Eaton joined The Web and drummer Andrew McCulloch was in the Lizard era King Crimson. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

The Initials Beat Combo / The Initials:

The Initials circa 1964 Left to Right: Vernon Whitfield (G); Richard Jones (D); Cedric Thomas (V); Pete Hornby (G); Geoff Adams (B). Other members included Dave Willingham (B); James ‘Fats’ Powell (D) & Bill Nims (D).

A popular group that specialised in pop and ballads from 1963 to 1965. They came third in the first ‘Bournemouth Beat Concert’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964 and supported the “My Boy Lollipop” star Millie at the Salisbury City Hall. Drummer Bill Nims played with Jim Cregan in The Falcons and went on to play with Greg Lake in The Shame. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo). Does anyone have a better photograph ?

The In-Sect:

The In-Sect entered the 1965 ‘Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Interns:

The Interns Left to Right: John Rostill (B); Peter Brooks (D); Kevin Drake (S); Roger Collis (G). Other members included Michael Giles (D) & Peter Giles (B).

Birmingham born John Rostill and Bournemouth born Kevin Drake were members of the London based Terry Young Six, but left after arguing with Young over money issues. They came to Bournemouth and formed The Interns with Roger Collis and Peter Brooks and like most groups, covered The Beatles, the hits of the day and old rock ‘n’ roll tunes. However, a gig at the Downstairs club more or less finished the group off. The Shadows had Rostill on their radar and in 1963 sent a road manager down to Bournemouth to headhunt the bassist as a replacement for the departing Brian ‘Licorice’ Locking. Peter Giles took his place and Michael Giles came in for the departing Brooks on drums, but the band split shortly thereafter. For more information on Michael and Peter and Giles, go to their entry in the main menu and for more on The Interns, got to the Zoot Money page. (Thank you to Susan Thompson of the John Rostill website for sending in the photograph).

Kevin Drake and John Rostill with The Interns Van. (Thank you Aaron Drake for the photograph).

The Inner Circle:

The Inner Circle circa 1965 at the Pavilion Ballroom, Left to Right: Roger Downton (G); Unknown (V); Teddy Moore (V); Barry Carter (G); Trevor ? (D); Tony Blake (B).

Another side project for Roger Downton of The Sandstorms. They were regulars at the Pavilion Ballroom and the 45 Club, which was owned by Roger’s father. They also came third in the 1965 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Thanks to Roger Downton for the photograph).

The Innovation:

Nick Marks (T); Roger Masterman (K); Phil De-Batista (G); Harry Hemmings (G); Graham Hill (D); Tony Mathews (B); Keith Galvine (P); Unknown (V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Interlects / The Volts:

The Interlects at the Moordown Congregational Church Hall in 1964, Left to Right: Roger Shore (B / V); Bert ‘Rod’ Bush (G / V); Steve Woods (D); Gary Proctor (G).

This group was a bunch of schoolboys aged fourteen to fifteen years old from the Moordown and Winton area. They were active from late 1963 when they were called The Volts, through to early 1965. They played locally in church halls such as the Congregational hall in Moordown, the Epiphany hall in Castle Lane and the Holdenhurst village hall, where they also rehearsed. Like most groups in those days, when they started out, they only had one amplifier between them and had to hire the rest from either Don Strikes or Eddie Moors. The group entered the 1965 ‘Beat Contest’ but failed to register a placing. Gary Proctor was only with them for a short period and they carried on as a trio after he left, see below. (Thanks to Roger Shore for information and the photograph).

The Interlects as a trio (Thanks to Roger Shore for the photograph).

J. J. Preston Sound / Nathan’s Weive:

J. J. Preston Sound, Left to Right: John Bowman (D); Steve Warner (G); John Starkey (V / H); Richard Lea (B). Other member Graham Bowman (B).

The J. J. Preston Sound band supported Day Jones and The Lower Third in December 1965 and the Alan Bown Set in September 1966, both at the Pavilion. They played mainly pop and covers by Mod bands such as The Who and Small Faces. Richard Lea replaced bassist Graham Bowman in 1966, and after a name change to Nathan’s Weive in 1967, the band split the following year. (Thanks to Graham Bowman for information and photograph).

Jasper Dodds:

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The Jentet:

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Jerome:

Roger Collis (G); Brian Roberts (D)

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Jim Pennel and the Penmen / Jumpmen:

Jimmy Pennel (V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

John Browne’s Bodies:

John Browne’s Bodies performing at the 1966 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ held on Bournemouth west beach, Left to Right: Steve Warner (G); John Bowman(D); John Starkey (V / H); Graham Bowman (B) .

John Browne’s Bodies played in clubs, pubs and small halls along the South Coast, covering The Small Faces, The Who and other rock hits of the day. When bassist Graham Bowman left and was replaced by Richard Lea, they changed their name to the J. J. Preston Sound. (Thanks to John Starkey and Graham Bowman for the photographs).

The John Gary Group:

John Gary (V).

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Johnny Ghost and the Phantom Four:

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Johnny Shane and The Stormers:

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Joe Grundy:

Ian Bridle (V / K); Ed Roberts (G); Paul Brown (?).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Johnny King and the Raiders:

Johnny King and the Raiders circa 1960, Left to Right: Peter Giles (B); Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G); Michael Giles (D); Johnny King (V); Roger Collis (G). Other member Dave Wilson (G).

Johnny King and the Raiders formed in 1959 by Collis, King, Michael and Peter Giles and Wilson. they were the first group to play the Bure Club and were also regulars at the Downstairs Club. Dave Wilson left shortly after their formation and was replaced by Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas. They played mainly Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and rock ‘n’ roll numbers. They split in 1961. For more information on Michael and Peter Giles, go to their separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Roger Collis for the photographs).

Johnny and The Giants:

Alan Barry (G); Mike Piggott (B); Johnny Wylie (V); John Penhale (D).

Another group that regularly played the Downstairs Club and other local venues. They were also on the books of the Southampton agent Reg Calvert, who booked them into the Sidney Hall in Weymouth supporting Rory Blackwell, the Salisbury Drill Hall with Larry Parnes protégé Vince Eager and the Southampton Pier Ballroom on the same bill as the Paul Raven Trio. Raven would re-emerge in the glam era as the cartoonish Gary Glitter and years later end up disgraced and in jail. The group broke up when singer John Wylie joined the Navy in the mid-sixties. Alan Barry and Mike Piggott went on to join the Dowlands backing group The Soundtracks and former Stormer, John Penhale, left his musical career in Bournemouth behind and went to work for Lloyds bank in London. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Johnny Quantrose Five:

Johnny Quantrose (V); Geoff Robinson (G).

The Johnny Quantrose 5 were a R&B quintet that regularly appeared at Le Disque A Go! Go! and the Bure Club in Mudeford. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The John Mark Three:

The John Mark Three, From Left to Right: Phil Courtenay (D); Pam ? (V / K); Mal ? (V / K).

The John Mark Three were active from 1969 to 1972. They played mainly summer seasons at holiday camps such as Rockley Sands in Hamworthy and Pontins in Christchurch, plus hotels for holiday makers. In the winter they reverted to the social club circuit. (Photograph courtesy of Phil Courtenay).

The Kapota All Stars:

Tony Edwards (G); Tony Ringrose (D); Pete Ballam (B); Alan Shepp (G); Tony Ricard (Ban / V). Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson (D) replaced Ringrose.

A hugely popular skiffle group that formed in the late fifties and were active until the mid-sixties by which time they played rock ‘n’ roll. Pete Ballam went on to The Trappers and then Bram Stoker, the remaining members became The Tallmen, but Fergie left in 1964 and formed The Nite People. For more information on Bram Stoker and The Nite People, go to their separate entries in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Karacters:

The Karacters, Left to Right: Chris Marsh (G / V); Dave Neal (D); Greg Constantinou (G); Dave Poultney (B); Barry Thomas (K / V).

After the demise of The Kingpins, Chris Marsh and Dave Neal met three more local musicians and became The Karacters in 1964. They played covers mainly around the Bournemouth and Christchurch area, but reached the finals of ‘The People National Talent Contest’ at Butlins Minehead in 1965. When the band split, Chris moved to New Zealand in 1967, Greg, Barry and Dave Poultney still live in England and Dave Neal died of cancer some years back. (Thanks to Chris Marsh for the photograph and information).

The Kingpins:

The Kingpins, Left to Right: Paul May ( G / V): Chris Marsh (G / V); Dave Neal (D); ‘Mac’ MacGlashan (V); Ian Ford (B).

Formed in 1962 when Chris Marsh met Paul May whilst working at Bournemouth Town Hall. The Kingpins played covers and instrumentals mainly around the Bournemouth and Christchurch area. When the band split up in 1964, Chris and Dave formed The Karacters. Chris moved to New Zealand in 1967, ‘Mac’ still lives in Bournemouth, Ian lives in Adelaide, Australia, Dave sadly died of cancer some years back and Paul’s whereabouts are unknown. (Thanks to Chris Marsh for the information and photographs).

The Kingpins. (Photograph Chris Marsh)

Klondyke:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Krabs:

The Krabs in 1966, Left to Right: Terry Lowe (B / V); Lenny Parratt (G / V); Terry Dickerson (D), fourth member Steve Edge (G) is not pictured as he took the photograph.

Short-lived band from the Dorset village of Shapwick. Steve Edge became the guitarist in local heroes The Room. For more information on The Room, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Steve Edge for the photograph).

Lawrence and The Arabians:

Lawrence and The Arabians, Left to Right: Dave Rothwell (G); John Hawkins (G / V); Doug Lane (D); Robert Lawrence (G).

Lawrence and The Arabians formed in 1963 and performed at several venues in the Bournemouth area, including the 1964 Royal Counties Show in Hampshire, and a large outdoor show in Poole Park hosted by Bruce Forsyth. The group spilt in 1965. Robert Lawrence stayed with music, becoming a professional flamenco guitarist under the stage name of Roberto Lorenz and performing with the group Flamenco Puro. He moved to Oregon in the USA in 1981, and now focuses on Celtic Folk Music with his wife, Jill Greene. (Thanks to Robert Lawrence for the information and photograph).

Lavina and the Lavelles:

Lavina and the Lavells, Left to Right: Brian Vincent (K); Terry Keyworth (V / G); Lavina Smith (V); Colin Smith (D); Tim Langrish (B).

This popular group came second in the 1965 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ and played the last ever gig at the Bure Club before its closure in January 1967. After their demise, brother and sister Lavina Smith and Colin Smith joined Harmony Grass and Terry Keyworth formed Rubber Soul with Brian Vincent and Tim Langrish. (Thanks to Nick Marks for photograph).

The League of Gentlemen:

The League of Gentlemen circa 1965, Left to Right: Stan Levy (D); Valentino ‘Tino’ Lucinio (G / V); Reg ‘Tony’ Mathews (V); Robert Fripp (G); Gordon Haskell (B). Later members were Terry Squires who replaced Fripp (G) & Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V).

The League of Gentlemen after Mathews left, Left to Right: Robert Fripp (G); Valentino ‘Tino’ Lucinio (G / V); Stan Levy (D); Gordon Haskell (B)

Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell’s band after The Ravens. They played at the many clubs and hotels in the Bournemouth and Poole area. After they split, Robert Fripp went on to form King Crimson in 1969, Gordon Haskell was his bass player on one album, Lizard in 1970, before he embarked on a long solo career. Reg Mathews joined Big Ben and The Chimes and Valentino ‘Tino’ Lucinio was in The Actress and King Harry, who released a lone album in 1977. For more information on Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Photographs dgmlive.com).

Lee Peterson and the Defenders:

Left to Right: Joe Binks (G); John Gibson (D); Bob Brunning (B); Lee Peterson (V); Mike Broomfield (G); Roy Young (S). Another member was Linda Kent (V).

Lee Peterson and The Defenders were a popular group around the Bournemouth and Poole area during 1963 / 64 and were regulars at the Cellar Club in Poole, the Wheelhouse, Le Disque A Go! Go!, the YMCA in Winton and Kinson Community Centre. The group also entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Bob Brunning was Fleetwood Mac’s first bass player before John McVie joined from John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. After the Mac, he became a member of the Savoy Brown Blues Band for a short time before embarking on a career in teaching. He kept playing in his spare time with The Brunning Hall Sunflower Blues Band and later with The Deluxe Blues Band. For more information on Bob Brunning, go to his entry in the main menu. (Photograph from Bob Brunning’s book Blues: The British Connection).

The Lionel Mole Group:

The Lionel Mole Group entered the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

Lisa and the Brethren / Lyn Star and The Saturns:

Lisa and The Brethren snapped at the Bure Club, Left to Right Back Row: Michael Gill (D); Lynda ‘Lisa’ Firth (V); Ken Nash (G); Front Row Johnny Red (G); Terry Firth (B). Other members included Rodney Legge (G) & Tommy Stares (V).

Originally known as Lyn Star and The Saturns, the group changed their name to Lisa and The Brethren in 1964 and were active for approximately seven years. They reached the semi-finals of the 1966 ‘Melody Maker Beat Contest’ held in Brighton and recorded an album. The group also completed three European tours and supported The Who, Manfred Mann, The Moody Blues, The Troggs and Long John Baldry amongst others. Lynda and Terry Firth were brother and sister and Lynda and Michael Gill eventually married and still perform to this day. (Thanks go to Juliet Butler for both photographs above and below and supplying information).

Lisa and The Brethren in the Beat Room at the Royal Ballrooms with Tommy Stares on vocals.

The Living Trust:

Kevin Oakes (B).

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Lynx:

Richard Clemons (G / V).

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Mad Apple:

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Magnum Opus:

Tony Letts (V); John Jacobs (G); Roy Jacobs (D); Simon Bear (B); Geoff ? (G).

A covers band that also dabbled in comedy in the late sixties and early seventies. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Marzipan Lawn Mower:

The Marzipan Lawn Mower, Left to Right: David Nott (D); Graham Archibald (V); John Buckmaster (B); Richard Aldous; (G).

A group formed by pupils from Canford School in the late sixties. They specialised in playing free gigs for youth clubs, charities and disabled children and entered the 1969 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

The Master Sounds:

The Master Sounds, Left to Right: Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G); John ‘Sorensen’ De Vekey (D); Ted ‘Roberts’ Rawles (B); John ‘Eddie’ Stevens (V) sat on the drum.

The Eddie Stevens single “Who’s the Biggest Fool c/w I’m the Beggar”.

Formed in 1964, John, Ed and Ted came from Ed Stevens and the Valiants. This professional group released one single on the Parlophone label, “Who’s the Biggest Fool c/w I’m the Beggar”, credited to Eddie Stevens. They supported a number of top groups including The Rolling Stones. When they split, John joined Dave Anthony’s Moods and ‘Wes’ and Ted moved onto The Trackmarks. For more information on Dave Anthony’s Moods and The Trackmarks, go to Dave Anthony’s Moods and Lee Kerslake entries respectively. (Photographs Bournemouth Echo).

The Melody Makers:

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The Meteorites:

Christine Wiffen (?); Pat Wiffen (?); Cathy Lister (D).

This all female trio of guitar, bass and drums entered the 1965 and 1966 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contests’. Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Metro Beats:

Lorraine Cousins (V); Jimmy Drayton (D); Roger Curley (H), Charles ? (V); Barry Dear (B).

Does anyone have a photograph and any information ?

The Metropolitan Boot:

The Metropolitan Boot circa 1968, Left to Right: Bob Bowling (G / V); Ian Preece (B); Mike Gething (D). Chris Methyll (G) left soon after their formation.

The short-lived Metropolitan Boot were three Bournemouth School sixth former’s from Southbourne who came together in 1968. The name is partly inspired by the Metropolitan Police, who it is said wear large boots because of their flat feet, and and the Robert Crumb cartoon strip Keep on Trucking (the characters all wore large hob nail boots). They practiced in the basement of Ronaldson’s record shop near Fisherman’s Walk and played mainly local gigs at the Swinging Clink in Boscombe, the Pavilion ballroom, plus pubs, clubs and hotels. The band split in 1969. Bowling went on to join Orange Box. (Thanks to Mike Gething for the photograph and information).

Mike Allard and the Tremors / The Shades / The Aliens:

Dave May (G); Barrie Waterman (B); Johnny King (D); Mike Allard (V); Barry ‘Sid’ Jay (G).

Mike Allard and The Tremors formed in 1960. Mike was blacksmith, Sid a building surveyor, Barrie a clerk, Dave a computer programmer and Johnny a government officer. The were very popular group playing all over Bournemouth, but they split when the majority of the band got married, performing their last gig at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Holdenhurst Road in August 1965. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

The Mob:

The Mob circa 1966, Left to Right: Paul Richardson (G / V); (G); Rex Arnold (B); Russel Hunter (D); John Dickenson (K / V). Other members Dave Lister (V / G) & Tony Haberfield (G / V).

Formed in 1964, split in 1966. A busy group that played locally and further afield. The resourceful band would regularly travel up to the north-east of England and play in miners club, youth clubs and local halls. They would sleep in a small four berth caravan they towed behind their band wagon to save money. Their main claim to fame is drummer Russell Hunter, who moved to London and became the drummer with The Deviants and then The Pink Fairies. John Dickenson was in Unit 4 and The Shame with Greg Lake. For more information on Russell Hunter, go to his entry in the main menu and likewise for Greg Lake. (Thanks to Russell Hunter for the photograph).

Moff:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Mojo Hannah:

Mojo Hanner, not in order of photograph: Paul MacCallum (B / V / K); Mike Stewart ( G / V / B); Joe Gillingham (K); Chris Hunt (D); Mickey Fudge (F / M).

The Mojo Hannah album Six Days on the Road on Kingdom Records

Mojo Hannah grew out of the band Spencer Mac. MacCallum, Fudge and Gillingham were from Bournemouth and Stewart was in an early lineup of The Sweet. They released one album Six Days on the Road and two singles for Kingdom Records in 1972. (Photograph unknown).

Morningtown Ride:

This quartet of two males and two females in the mold of The Seekers were active from 1972 onwards. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Mowye

Dick Shutler (K).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Mrs Gillespie’s Refrigerator:

This band entered 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

Mugwump:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Mustard Pot:

Mustard Pot circa 1970, Left to Right: Paul Nippard (B); Ian Shearing (D); David Read (V); Larry Curtis (G).

Mustard Pot at the Wallisdown Liberal Club in 1972, Left to Right: Wully Prentice (K); Ian Shearing (D); Larry Curtis (G); David Read (V); Paul Nippard (B) sat in front.

Formed in 1970 by Ian Shearing from the ashes of Soul Supply and Finneas Fog, Mustard Pot were in existence for ten years and played regularly at the Chequers pub in Lytchett Matravers. (Thanks go to Ian Shearing for the photographs and the information).

Mystic Tangent / Manky Kat:

The Mystic Tangent, Left to Right: Steve Page (D); Mike Pike (B) and kneeling Pete Dashwood (G); Mark Austen (V); Jim Bellamy (G). Other member, Mark Eden replaced Mike Pike (B).

Mystic Tangent holding the psychedelic gizmo that created a media storm (Photograph Mark Eden).

Mystic Tangent were best known for a mass fainting at Pokesdown Youth Club. They were playing in a small space next to the boiler room, when a strobe light caused a small number of over heated teenagers to collapse. Six girls and a boy were taken to hospital where they received medical attention. The story made headlines in the Bournemouth Echo and was picked up by some of the national dailies, who could hardly contain their outrage at such an event being allowed to happen. The Daily Mirror ran the headline, ‘Pop Frenzy KO’s Seven Children at a Club Dance’, with the sub-header, ‘Council to Probe Psychedelic Session’. The Daily Sketch went with, ‘Flashing Pop Lights Knock Out 12 Young Ravers’. It is said, that The Rolling Stones manager, Andrew Loog-Oldham, was so impressed with the stunt, that he offered the band a contract, as long as they wrote some original songs to record. None were forthcoming, and the idea was quietly dropped.

In 1971 Mark Eden replaced Mike Pike and The Mystic Tangent morphed into Manky Kat. There was a brief reunion in the nineties of the original line-up, but that was brought to a premature end with the untimely death of Mark Austen. Eden, Bellamy and Dashwood came together in 2022 and formed Still Breathing after a thirty year break. (Thanks to Mark Eden for the photograph and poster).

Nascent Void:

David Berni (B / P); Roger Ginsley (G); Graham ? (B); Lionel Elliott (V); Barry ? (V); Vic Moore (K); ? Murray (G).

Active around 1969, this septet played mainly around the Bournemouth, Ringwood, Poole and Swanage area. They used to rehearse in a recording studio in the basement of Ronaldson’s record shop close to Fishermens Walk on the corner of Southbourne Grove and Wentworth Avenue. The shop is now Humphries Kirk, a solicitors.

Does anyone have a photograph ?

Nervous Hell:

This band entered the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The Newcomers:

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Newgate Calendar:

Alec James (D); Steve ? (G); Chris Hollick (G).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Night Sounds:

The Night Sounds, Left to Right: Butch Pearce (K); Barry ? (B); ? Pearce (D); Mike Allard (V) front seated.

Does anyone have any information and a better photograph. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

(The) Nite People:

The Nite People circa 1964, Left to Right: Patrick Bell (S); Francis ‘Gordon’ Shipstone (B); Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson (D); Jimmy ‘Warwick’ Shipstone (G / V); Barry Curtis (K). Other members included Tubs Turner (B); Nigel Street (S); Martin Clarke (B) & Scot Kirkpatrick (B).

Left: The Nite People album P.M. Right: “P.M. c/w Season of the Rain” taken from the album.

A slimmed down Nite People in 1968, Left to Right: Jimmy Shipstone, Barry Curtis, Scott Kirkpatrick & Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson.

The Nite People formed in April 1964. Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson previously played with The Ravens, Sands Combo and Kapota All Stars, The Shipstone brothers were in the Crispin Street Quintet and Barry Curtis came from the Andy Somers Quartet. The band released eight singles for the Fontana and Page One labels and one album, PM, before imploding in 1970. For more information, go to the Nite People entry in the main menu. (Photographs britishmusicarchive.com).

The Nite-Lites:

A R&B and soul band from Hamworthy. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Noah’s Hark:

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The Onyx Set / The Onyx:

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Omega:

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One Way:

One Way circa 1968, not in order of photogrpah: Chris Williams (G); Ricky Svargers (?); Paul Whitty (?); Robbie ? (?). Paul Whitty’s brother Phil from the band Goodrat is standing on the right.

A short-lived blues band from Blandford that existed for barely a year. Guitarist Chris Williams went onto form The Room with bassist Roy Putt in 1968. For more information, go to the Room entry in the main menu. (Photograph Jane Williams / Room Facebook).

Orange Box:

Bob Bowling (G / V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Orbits:

The Orbits at Upton Village Hall in 1966, Left to Right: John Fancy (D); Rod Jenkins (V); Martin Allaway (G); Roger Taylor (G); Alan Brown (B). 

The Orbits were a pop covers band formed in 1964. Their lead guitarist, Alan Brown, went to school with Bob Fripp in Wimborne and were good friends and vocalist Rod Jenkins was originally from Liverpool. The group split up in 1966 and Rod Jenkins went solo until 1970 when he formed Reformation with another solo folkie, Liz Biddle. (Thanks to Rod Jenkins for the photograph and information).

The Organisation:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Outcasts:

Gordon Baylie (B); Dave Bush (V); Brain Read (G); Jack Alner (D); Rob Watkins (G).

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The Outlaws:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Pack:

Tony ‘Arny’ Arnold (G).

The Pack played locally in the mid-sixties. After the group split up, Tony opened Arny’s Shack recording studio in Penn Hill, which operated for many years. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

Pandora’s Box:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Parkers:

Peter Grenville ‘Gren’ Fraser (G / V); James Haines (B); Davis Porter (G); Mike ? (D).

Gren and James left the poppy Free Love and formed the R&B band, The Parkers, in 1968. The played a festival in Le Harve, France but split after their return to the UK. The pair then put together the heavy rock band Elias Hulk and recorded a loan album, Unchained, in 1970. For more information, go to the Elias Hulk entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Palmer James Group:

The Palmer James Group circa 1965, Left to Right: Richard Palmer (G / V), John Wetton (B / V); John ‘Hutch’ Hutcheson (K); Alec James (D); Paul Mead (V). Other members included Dave Till (S) & Derek Power (S).

Formed from the ashes of The Corvettes in 1965. The Palmer James Group were a Mod / pop band initially and then a soul band when they added brass. They lasted until 1967 when Palmer, Wetton and Hutcheson left and formed Tetrad with drummer Bob Jenkins. For more information on Richard Palmer-James and John Wetton, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Thanks to Peter Viney for the photograph).

Patches:

Ian Bridle (V / K); Ed Roberts (G / V); Mike Piggott (B); Valentino ‘Tino’ Lucianio (G); Pete Brown (D).

Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Pebbles:

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Pedro Harris and The Pine City Stompers / The New Orleans Jazz Band / The Pedro Harris Stomp Time Jazz Band / The Stour River Jazz Band / The Mission Hall Jazz Band:

The Pine City Stompers circa 1952, Left to Right: Marc Duncan (Tr); George Scutts (D); Dave Geenham (T); Pedro Harris (Cl); Pete Taylor (Ban), not in picture Dave Thorne (K). Other members included Jim Driscoll (T); Bobby Fox (Tr); Dave Davis (T); Dave Broomfield (Ban); Nobby Best (Tr); Alan Harris (B) & Brian Stockley (D).

Pedro Harris.

Although not rock or pop, the trad jazz clarinetist Pedro Harris was a stalwart on the Bournemouth music scene during the 50s / 60s and 70s. He would show up in many guises with his New Orleans Jazz Band, The Pine City Stompers, The Stomp Time Jazz Band and The Stour River Jazz Band. In the seventies he joined forces with another mainstay of scene, Gerry Brown, and formed the long-running Mission Hall Jazz Band, along with the former owner of the Lansdown Club, Jerry Stooks on drums, Alan Harris on bass, Dave Broomfield on banjo and Anthony Parr on trombone. As the decade wore on, Pedro left and Gerry Brown carried on, replacing original member Parr with trombonist Mike Blakesley and Pedro’s replacement Teddy Layton on clarinet and saxophone. (Thanks to Eileen Barker for photographs).

“Vol. 1 Bye & Bye” album cover recorded at Arny Shack Studios in Penn Hill in 1976.

Pegasus One:

An all instrumental band managed by the same Mr. Gosling who looked after Pegasus Two. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Pegasus Two:

Mike Griffith (G); Tony White (D); Phillip Prowles (V); Mike Paul (B); Dave Gosling (G).

Managed by Dave Gosling’s father who owned the Pegasus Hotel in Boscombe, Pegasus Two played most of the main venues within a fifty mile radius of Bournemouth including the Royal Ballrooms, White Buck, Wheelhouse and the Steering Wheel in Weymouth. They once spent five hours in a recording studio in London but came away empty handed. Does anyone have a photograph ?

People’s People:

Not in order of photograph, Steve Adams (G); Richard Cartridge (D); Graham Lumb (B); John Story (D).

Does anyone have any information ? (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site)

The Pentagon 5:

The Pentagon Five circa 1967, Left to Right: Unknown (D); Mike Rickson (S); Barry ? (B); Malcolm Coulson (G); Ken Langdown (T).

This jazz quintet played mainly in hotel ballrooms and social clubs during the mid to late sixties. (Thanks to Ken Langdown for the photograph and information).

The Phantoms / Tony and The Phantoms:

Tony and The Phantoms Left to Right: Unknown (B); Lee Kerslake (D); Unknown (G); Tony Letts (V); Unknown (G).

Lee Keslake’s first group. This school boy group wore masks and black clothing with lariat ties, except for Tony Letts who went with a checked shirt. They were active in the early sixties, until Kerslake broke the band up and formed The Trackmarks. For more information, go to the Lee Kerslake entry in the main menu. Does anyone have any information ? (Photograph unknown).

The Pill:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Pinemount 5:

Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Pine Mountain Five:

Barry Foley (Ban).

A country and western outfit who active during the early seventies. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Plough:

John Culshaw (G / V); Sharon ? (Fl); Unknown (B); Unknown (D).

A short-lived rock / blues band from the early seventies. John Culshaw went on to Everyman with Tim Mycroft and Yanni Page-Flood. A couple years later, he became Joe Shaw, teamed up with Jackie Leven and formed Doll By Doll. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Plunkett / Quadlings Delight:

Rod Young (K).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Prayer of Hades:

The Prayer of Hades, Left to Right: Mark ‘Eden’ Howells (G); Paul Strange (D); Dave Rees (K); Peter Hiscock (B).

A rock quartet who were active from 1968 to 1970 and entered the 1969 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Mark Eden went on to Mystic Tangent before setting up Misty Recording Studios. (Thanks to Mark Eden for the photograph).

The Profile:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Push:

Bernie James (D): Fred Fry (G); Phil Bridle (K); Terry Lowe (B); Mick Whitlock (V).

A short-lived rock band from the late sixties. Bernie James joined Elias Hulk in 1969 and Fry, Bridle & Lowe went on to Team Dokus. For more information on Elias Hulk and Team Dokus, go to the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Question Mark:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Raltones Jump Band:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Ragtimers:

Geoff Howard (B); John Green (G); Tony Newman (S); John Phillips (D).

The name suggests a jazz band. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Ravens:

Robert Fripp (G); Gordon Haskell (B / V); Valentino ‘Tino’ Lucinio (G / V); Graham Whale (D). Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson (D) replaced Whale.

Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell’s first band. They played at the many clubs and hotels in the Bournemouth and Poole area and had a residency at the Beacon Royal on the west cliff. For more information on Robert Fripp and Gordon Haskell, go to their separate entries in main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Renaissance Faire:

Tony Bronsdon (K); John Vize (G); Dave Davenport (D); Phil Saunders (V); David Hollister (B).

A pop covers band from the mid to late sixties. When Tony Bronsdon left he formed Bram Stoker in 1969. For more information on Bram Stoker, go to their entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Reflections:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Reformation:

Reformation, Left to Right: Tony Paul (G / V); Rod Jenkins (G / V); Sue Whapples (V); Owen Jenkins (B). Other members: Liz Biddle & John Snoxell.

A talented folk trio formed in 1970 by solo folk singers Liz Biddle and Rod Jenkins, plus Tony Paul from Wild Honey and Owen Jenkins. Biddle left eighteen months later to return to her solo career and was replaced by Sue Whapples from Spinbach Folk and John Snoxell came in for Owen Jenkins in 1972. In the mid-seventies, Reformation became Gilpin’s Folly for a few months before splitting up in 1976. (Thanks to Rod Jenkins for the photograph and information).

Reservation:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Rock Hard:

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Rod Jenkins:

Rod Jenkins in 1968.

Rod was a popular folk singer originally from Liverpool. From 1962 to 1966, he was in the local pop covers band The Orbits. Rod was a regular performer at the Cat & Fiddle and in 1968 he provided support to Bert Jansch at the Thomas Hardy Festival. In 1970, he formed the folk quartet Reformation with another solo folk singer, Liz Biddle, who was also a regular at the Cat & Fiddle Folk Nights, Tony Paul from Wild Honey and Owen Jenkins. (Thanks to Rod Jenkins for the photograph and information).

Roger and the Rallies:

The line-up of Roger and The Rallies was Roger Downton (G / V) and the bass player, drummer, pianist and saxophonist from the Jan Ralfini Orchestra.

Roger and The Rallies took over the spot vacated by Tony Blackburn on the ‘Big Beat Nights’ at the Pavilion Ballroom after the future DJ left to join Radio Caroline. Amongst others, they supported The Bo Street Runners, Duffy Power, Tony Rivers and The Castaway and Davy (David Bowie) Jones and The Lower Third. (Thanks to Roger Downton for the photograph and information).

The Rhythm Section:

Tony ‘Dave Anthony’ Head (V); Nick Newall (S).

Yet another Tony Head group before he joined Dave Anthony’s Moods. Nick Newall joined Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band. Does anyone know the rest of the line-up and posses a photograph ?

The Roadrunners:

The Roadrunners 1963, Left to Right: Dave Hawkins (B); David Edwards (D); Unknown; Keith Collins (G / V); Mo ‘Dickie’ Etherton (G); Mike Fielding (H / V). Other member Spud Taylor (V / D).

A tough rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’ roll band who were active in the early to mid sixties. The group ran a beat club at the Burlington Hotel in Boscombe for a short time. (Photographs from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

The Rockamars:

Left to Right: Rex Poulton (G); Gene ‘Stew’ Stewart (G); Terry Sparks (D); Tony Sword (V); Brian Bond (B).

Active in 1965 and played a summer season in Spain. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo). Does anyone have a better photograph ?

Rock Circus / The Gang:

Not in order of photograph, Dave Longley (G / V); Johnny Hammond (D / V); Barry Beresford a.k.a. Mark Austen (V); Malcolm Dennett (B / V); Colin Knife (K); Kevin Drake (S).

Originally called The Gang, Rock Circus changed their name in the summer of 1971 and became a hugely popular rock ‘n’ roll band along the south coast. (Thanks to Aaron Drake for the photograph).

The Rockets:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Roy Phillips and The Ramrods:

Roy Phillips (G); Johnny Hammond (D); Barry Southgate (B).

Roy Phillips and The Ramrods worked for the Southampton agent Reg Calvert and went on to back the Dowland Brothers, eventually becoming their fulltime backing band as The Drovers and then The Soundtracks. After Roy left the Soundtracks, he switched to organ and formed The Peddlers in 1964. For more information on Roy Phillips, go to his entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Roy Wisdom and the Wisemen:

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The Rockravers:

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(The) Room:

An early version of The Room in 1968, Left to Right: Steve Edge (G); Chris Williams (G); Roger Hope (V); Pete Redfearn (D); Roy Putt (B). (Thanks to Steve Edge for the photograph).

Pre-Flight from 1970.

Room in 1970, Left to Right: Chris Williams (G / V); Jane Kevern (V); Roy Putt (B); Steve Edge (G) & Bob Jenkins (D), other members included Pete Redfearn (D); Roger Hope (V); Scott ? (G); John Higham (G) & John ‘Hutch’ Hutcheson (K).

Former One Way Out guitarist Chris Williams formed The Room in Blandford in 1968. Their original singer, Roger Hope, was replaced by Jane Kevern and they turned professional in 1969, replacing original drummer Pete Redfern with Bob Jenkins. The band toured the national club and college circuit and even played at the Royal Albert Hall in London with Pentangle. They recorded a highly prized album, Pre-Flight, for the Deram label in 1970, but went their separate ways the following year after a name change to Stampede failed to boost their profile. For more information on The Room, go to the entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Steve Edge for the photographs).

Rubber Soul:

Rubber Soul circa 1969, Back Row Left to Right: Nick Marks (T); Terry Keyworth (G / V); Chris ‘Nobby’ Smith-Childs (D); Dan Balkwill (B); Brian Vincent (K). Front Row Left to Right: Steve Hill (S); Tim Langrish (G).

Rubber Soul were formed in 1968 from the ashes of Lavina and The Lavells by Terry Keyworth, Tim Languish and Brian Vincent. The band won the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in 1968, beating Harmony Grass into second place. The band were very popular along the south coast and played prestigious gigs at the Scotch of St. James and the Cromwellian Club in London. When Keyworth left in November 1969 to form Wild Country, he was replaced by Bert ‘Rod’ Bush from White Room. (Thanks to Dan Balkwill for the photograph).

Rubber Soul, Left to Right: Tim Langrish (G); Nick Marks (T); Terry Keyworth (G / V), Steve Hill (S). (Photograph terrykeyworth.co.uk).

Sand:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Sands:

Roger ‘Kookie’ Bone (B); Doug Douglas (G); Johnny King (G / V); Kevin Drake (S); Pat ‘Pee Wee’ Sheehan (D).

Not to be confused with The Sands Combo, The Sands were a rock ‘n’ roll band formed in 1962. Johnny King came from Johnny King and The Raiders and Roger Bone and Pat Sheehan were in The Blackhawks with Zoot Money. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Sands Combo:

The Sands Combo 1962, Left to Right: Al Kirtley (K); Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G); Roger Bone (B); Pat ‘Pee Wee’ Sheehan (D). A number of musicians went through the ranks of The Sands Combo including Zoot Money (V / K); Tony Head (V); Pat ‘Pee Wee’ Sheehan (D); Roger Bone (B); Al Kirtley (K); Nigel Street (S); Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G); Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson; (D); Michael Giles (D); Peter Giles (B) & Kevin Drake (S).

The house band at the Pavilion Ballroom in the early sixties with an ever changing line-up. For more information on the Sands Combo, go to the Zoot Money entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for photographs)

The Sandstorms:

The Sandstorms, Left to Right: Dean Fane (V); Roger Downton (G); David Hitchings (D); Mike Brown (B); Tony Habberfield (G). Other members included Joss ? (V); Eddie Hodges (B); Dave Woodberry (K); John Hutcheson (K).

Popular and busy group in the early to mid-sixties. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. Guitarist, Roger Downton’s father opened and managed the 45 Club at the Triangle. (Thanks to Roger Downton for the photograph).

The Santones:

Jane ? (V).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Scarborough Fair:

Scarborough Fair, Left to Right: Sally Allard (V); Yvonne Dufall (V); Bert ‘Rod’ Bush (G / V); Peter Hiscock (B / V).

A four part harmony group that were active in 1971. (Thanks to Bert ‘Rod’ Bush for the photograph).

The Sceptres:

Rick Pickett (?).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Sebastian:

Formed around 1971. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Seebeck Special:

Steve ? (D); Ray ? (G); Graham ? (G).

This trio were former pupils of Kemp-Welch School. They entered the 1973 ‘Best Contest’ and won, despite it being their first gig in front of an audience. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Senators:

Mick Sadler (?); John Fell (?); Paul Allpress (?); Keith Johnson (?); Max Hyde (?).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Sierras:

The Sierras entered the 1965 ‘Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Sinnermen and Sara:

Sinnermen and Sara, Left to Right: Bob Toop (G); Annie ‘Sara’ Christopher (V); Ian Clarke (V); Ray Cartwright (B); Tony Giles (G). Other members included Cyril Faulkener (D); Ruth ‘Sara’ Faulkener (V) & Bernie Adelus (B).

Left: The self-titled album on MGM. Right: “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right c/w Buffalo Boy” single.

In existence from 1963 to 1969, Sinnermen and Sara were Bournemouth’s answer to The Seekers. They recorded two singles, “I’m Coming Home Cindy c/w I’ll Tell My Ma” and “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right c/w Buffalo Boy”, plus a self-titled album for MGM in 1968. For more information on Sinnermen and Sara, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Annie Christopher for the photograph).

The Shame:

The Shame 1967, Left to Right: Greg Lake (G / V); Malcolm Brasher (B); Bill Nims (D): John Dickenson (K). Jon Pettersen (G) was in an early line-up.

“Don’t Go ‘Way Little Girl c/w Dreams Don’t Bother Me”.

Greg Lake band that released a single, “Don’t Go ‘Way Little Girl c/w Dreams Don’t Bother Me”, for the MGM label in 1967. John Dickenson and Greg Lake left in 1968 and formed Shy Limbs. For more information on Greg Lake, go to his entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

Shore Road:

Andy Wiffen (G); Gordon Doe (B); Phil Barnes (D); Christine Wiffen (V); Keith Harding (G / V).

Formed in 1967 split in 1970.

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Shy Limbs:

Shy Limbs 1968, Left to Right: Andrew McCulloch (D); Greg Lake (G / V); John Dickenson (K). Other members included Tony Sword (B) & Alan Barry (G).

“Reputation c/w Love” and “Lady in Black c/w Trick or Two”.

Greg Lake’s last local band before he joined The Gods. They released one single with Greg, “Reputation c/w Love”, with John Dickenson and Andrew McCulloch. Guests on the B side of the record included Malcom Brasher form Greg’s old band The Shame on bass and Robert Fripp on guitar. Their second single after Greg left was, “Lady in Black c/w Trick or Two”, featuring original members Andrew McCulloch and John Dickenson, plus Tony Sword from Teak and The Smokey & Alan Barry from the Soundtracks. Both records were on the CBS label and release in 1969. Andrew McCulloch went on to join Lizard era King Crimson with Gordon Haskell. For more information on Greg Lake and Andy McCulloch, go to their respective entries in the main menu. (Photograph discogs.com).

Sound by Five:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Sounds Unique:

Sounds Unique, Left to Right: John Eaton (G); Tony Edwards (G); Don Fay (S); Kenny Beveridge (D). Not in photo Lennie Wright (D) & Dick Lee Smith (B).

The band Sounds Unique formed in 1965 with Lennie Wright, Don Fay, Kenny Beveridge, Tony Edwards, Dick Lee Smith and John Eaton. In 1967 they moved to London and after a couple of line-up changes became The Web and then John L. Watson and The Webb. For more information on The Web, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

Sound System:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Soul Foundation:

Members possibly included Paul Spencer McCallum (B); Bob Jenkins (D); Kevin Drake (S); Mike Gillingham (K).

Does anyone have any information ? (Thanks to Aaron Drake for the photograph).

Soul Supply / Adam’s Rejects / The Foreman / The Five Significant Figures:

From Left to Right: Pete Dobbins (K), Ian Shearing (D); John Harpham (G); Gary Stephens (B), back row Steve Topliss (V).

Left to Right: John Harpham (G) & Ian Shearing (D).

Ian Shearing, Steve Topliss, Steve Harpham and Gary Stephens formed their first group, Adam’s Rejects, while they were pupils at Kemp Welch School. In 1965 they became The Foreman and later, after they added Pete Dobbins, the band were renamed The Five Significant Figures. In 1967 they became Soul Supply and supported Amen Corner at the Pavilion Ballroom and Marmalade and Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band at the Ritz. When they split in 1969, some members joined Finneas Fog. (Thanks go to Ian Shearing for the information and colour photograph and Steve Topliss for the black & white group photograph).

Sounds Like Us:

They entered 1966 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ and came third. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

The South Coast 5ive:

The South Coat 5ive pictured at the Ritz, Left to Right: Dave ‘Eddie’ Edwards (D); Geoff Westwood (G / V); Keith Collins (G / V); Mike Domay (G / V) (G); Roger Deacon-Smith (B). Other members included Pete Ballam (B), Alan Azern (K) & Barry Barnes (D) who left to become a bank manager and was replaced by Dave ‘Eddie’ Edwards.

The South Coast 5ive were a pop covers group that lasted from 1964 to 1967. They regularly worked several army camps, Bransgore Village Hall, the Cellar Club in Poole, the Ritz on the west cliff, the Downstairs Club at the Lansdowne, both Steering Wheel Clubs in Weymouth and Dorchester, plus weddings and private parties. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. When they spit up, Dave ‘Eddie’ Edwards, Geoff Westwood, Keith Collins and Roger Deacon-Smith joined Geoff Westwood’s brother Kenn in The Crescendoes. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Spangles:

Spangles pictured at the East Howe Youth Club, Left to Right: Richard Lea (B); Tony Sword (V / B); John Bowman (D); Ken Hughes (G); Dick Shutler (K).

Left to Right: Ken Hughes, Tony Sword, Richard Lea & John Bowman.

Something of a local supergroup, Spangles were active circa 1969 / 1970. Ken Hughes came from The Bossmen and Archimedes Principle, Richard Lea and John Bowman were former members of J. J. Preston Sound and Tony Sword came from Shy Limbs and Teak and The Smokey. The band played mainly material from nascent progressive bands such as Spooky Tooth. (Photographs Graham Bowman).

Spencer Mac:

Paul Spencer McCallum (G / B / K / F): Mike Morris (D); Michael ‘Joe’ Gillingham (K); Tony ‘Archie’ Paul Wood (V); Micky Fudge (V).

“Blues Up in Down Town c/w Ka Ka Kabya Mow Mow” and “Better By You – Better Than Me” c/w Commuter”.

Spencer Mac released two singles on the Penny Farthing label in 1970, the second being a cover of Spooky Tooth’s “Better By You – Better Than Me”. By 1972 they had morphed into Mojo Hannah. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Spice:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Spinbach Folk:

Sue Whapples (V).

A folk trio in the mold of Peter, Paul & Mary that counted Sue Whapples as a member before she left to join Reformation in 1971. Does anyone have any more information or a photograph ?

Spoonful:

A rock / blues band active around 1971. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Spontaneous Combustion:

Left to Right: Gary Margetts (G / V); Tony Brock (D); Tristain ‘Tris’ Margetts (B). Other members included Mike U’Dell (V); Jode Leigh (D); James Jay Sharkey (D) & Peter Taylor (G).

Left: The Self-titled album. Right: Triad both from 1972.

Spontaneous Combustion circa 1973, Left to Right: James Jay Sharkey, Pete Taylor, Gary & Tris (Photograph Spontaneous Combustion Facebook).

Formerly The Transit Sound, the trio became Spontaneous Combustion after winning the the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. The band recorded two albums in 1972, Spontaneous Combustion which was produced by Greg Lake and the self-produced Triad before Tony Brock left. In 1974 they changed their name to Time and released a third self-titled album. For more information on Spontaneous Combustion, go to the separate entry in the main menu.

Squad 5:

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Squiers:

John Wetton (G).

John Wetton’s first band.

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Stairway:

Stairway, Left to Right: Peter Hiscock (B); Paul Strange (D); Liz Addison (V); Dave Rees (K); Bert ‘Rod’ Bush (G / V).

Stairway were active from 1969 to 1971. The band entered the ‘ Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in August 1970. (Thanks to Bert ‘Rod’ Bush for the photograph).

Stampede:

Left to Right: Jane Kevern (V); John Highham (G); Roy Putt (B); Bob Jenkins (D); Chris Williams (G).

Formerly called Room, their record company Decca persuaded them to change their name after the failure of their album Pre-Flight. They didn’t last and bowed out in the summer of 1971. For more information on The Room, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph Joss Mullinger / Room Facebook).

Star:

Brian Roberts (K).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Starlite Trio:

The Starlite Trio, Left to Right: Dave Hemming (D); Malcolm Coulson (G); Ken Langdown (K).

The Starlite Trio mainly played in hotel ballrooms and social clubs during the early sixties. (Thanks to Ken Langdown for the photograph and information).

The Statesmen:

Tony Roberts (G); Will Davies (?); Keith Miller (?); Bob Jenkins (S); Lennie Wright (D).

Active in 1961, drummer Lennie Wright went on to form The Web and saxman Bob Jenkins Snr. was the father of drummer Bob Jenkins who was in Tetrad with John Wetton and Richard Palmer-James and The Room. For more information on The Web, go to the separate entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Stool Pigeons:

Stephen Knijff (D); Chris Turner (G); Michael Plum (B); Colin Knijff (G).

The Stool Pigeons from Poole entered the second ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in October 1964. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Stormers:

Zoot Money (V); Mike Montgomery (B); John Goggin (G), Al Kirtley (G); Tommy Mouland (G); John Penhale (D). Other member Andy Somers (G).

A school group formed by Al Kirtley. When Kirtley and Zoot Money left, they drafted in Andy Somers to replace them for a gig at the Drill Hall in Holdenhurst Road. It didn’t go well and they split up directly after. For more information on Zoot Money and Andy Summers, go to their separate entries in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Stovepipe No. 4:

Stovepipe No. 4, Left to Right: Dave Fernbach (K); Mick Bryan (G / H / V); Johnathan Leather (G); Pete Brown (D); Roger Cole (G); Andy Fernbach (G).

The Bulgarian Stovepipe No. 4 EP.

Stovepipe No. 4 was one of the first bands to play in Bulgaria where they recorded a rare EP which entered the Bulgarian charts. Andy Fernbach branched out on his own in 1968 as a solo blues artist and recorded a highly prized album, If You Miss Your Connexion, for Liberty in 1969. For more information on Andy Fernbach, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph discogs.com).

The ST Three:

Alan Morgan (?); Derek Hill (?); Marianne Kelly (V); John Bennington (?).

Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

Strange Brew:

Seventies rock band. Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Stumblebitch:

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Sunday St Petersburg:

Terry Avery (D); Tony Goldsmith (K); Malcolm ‘Mac’ Warwick (B); Simon Carr (G).

A loose jamming band based around the core members above. They were active during the late sixties.

Sugar ‘n’ Spice:

Sugar ‘n’ Spice at Henry Brown Youth Club, not in order of appearance: John Christopher (G); Jane Christopher (V); Annie Christopher (V); Liz Christopher (V); David Christopher (G).

Sugar ‘n’ Spice formed from the ashes of Sinnermen and Sara by Annie Christopher in the early seventies. They were all brothers and sisters. For more information on Sinnermen and Sara, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph Annie Christopher).

The Sundowners:

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The Sun-Set:

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The Surfin’ Gremmies:

Surfin’ Gremmies circa 1965, Left to Right: Paul Newman (G / V); Pete Newman (D); Mike Phipps (B / V).

The Surfin’ Gremmies, as their name implied, specialised in covers of The Beach Boys, The Surfaris and other American groups that were part of the surfing scene. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in October 1964. The band eventually changed tact and shortened their name to The Gremmies. (Thanks to Annie Christopher for the photograph).

Svensk:

Svensk 1967, Left to Right: Roger Hopkins (G / V); Jason Paul (V).

The two Svensk singles from 1967, “Dream Magazine c/w Getting Old” and “You c/w All I Have to Do Is Dream”

Svensk recorded two singles for the Page One label in 1967 then went their separate ways. For more information on Svensk, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph marmalade-skies.co.uk).

Systems Go:

Systems Go, Left to Right: Graham Lumb (B); John Storey (D); Lee Peterson (V / T); Graham Rock (G / S); Rodney Mutloe (G). Other members included Charles Chaffey (V / T); Wendy Stanley (V) & Paul Spencer MacCallum (B).

Systems Go formed in 1964 and entered that years ‘Beat Contest’ at the Winter Gardens backing Wendy Stanley, who entered as a solo artist. They also played in Germany in 1967 and won a Top Rank beat contest, picking up a recording test for the CBS label. Nothing came of it unfortunately. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

Systems Go with Paul Spencer MacCallum in the centre holding a trombone. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo).

The Tallmen:

The Tall Men, Left to Right: Al Shepp (G); Tubs Turner (B); Ed Roberts (G); Tony Rickard (G); Chris ‘Fergie’ Ferguson (D). Other members Eddie Evans (G) & Alan Grant (G).

The Tall Men played R&B and rose from the ashes of the Kapota All Stars in the early sixties. They entered the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964 and came second. (Photograph from Hampshire & Dorset musicians past & present Facebook site).

Taurus:

Richard Clemons (G / V); Pete Hann (B); Bob Flint (D); Keith Harding (G / V).

The band entered the ‘ Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in August 1970. Does anyone have anymore information and a photograph ?

The Taylor Mades:

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The Technique:

They entered the 1966 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’. Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

Teak and the Smokey:

Not in the order on the photograph: Tony Sword (V); Brain Bond (B); Terry Sparkes (D); Trevor Parry (G).

A popular group around town whose main claim to fame was appearing on Opportunity Knocks with Hughie Green in 1967. Apparently they beat over four hundred other southern groups in the audition process for the chance to appear on the TV show. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo). Does anyone have anymore information and a better photograph ?

Team Dokus:

Team Dokus circa 1969, Left to Right: Terry Lowe (B); Fred Fry (G); Stephen Hall (G); Phil Bridle (K); Royston ‘Roy’ Stockley (D); Roger Hope (V). Other member Doug Lane (D).

Tales From the Underground.

Team Dokus formed in 1969 when Roger ‘Dokus’ Hope left The Room. They toured on the national club and college circuit and recorded one album, Tales From the Underground, that wasn’t released until 1994 on the specialist Tenth Planet label, long after they split in 1972. For more information on Team Dokus, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

Teddy Valour and the Valiants:

Teddy Valour (V); Bob Brunning (B).

Another of Bob Brunning’s early bands. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Tension:

Left to Right: Jack Hall (V); Rod Randall (B); Peter Newman (D); Tony Dallard (G); Roger Scott (G).

The Tension formed in early 1964. It was reported in the Bournemouth Times that they were going to release a single called “It’s Much Too Bad / Just Lies”, written by Pete Townsend in the spring of 1966, but as far as I know it never came to fruition. They based their style on The Who, but played mainly numbers current to the charts. The professional group were signed to Starlite Artists who also managed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and Crispian St. Peters and toured throughout Europe. (Photograph Bournemouth Times). Does anyone have a better photograph?

Tetrad / Ginger Man:

Tetrad 1967, Left to Right: Richard Palmer (G / V), Bob Jenkins (D); John ‘Hutch’ Hutcheson (K); John Wetton (B / V).

1967 band featuring Bob Jenkins who went on to The Room, Richard Palmer James who joined Supertramp and became a lyricist for King Crimson and John Wetton bass player with Mogul Thrash, Family, Wishbone Ash, Roxy Music, Asia etc. For more information on The Room, Richard Palmer-James and John Wetton, go to their separate entries in the main menu. (Thanks to Peter Viney for the photograph).

Third Party:

Third Party New Years Eve 1967, Left to Right: Mark Eden (G / V); Dave Rees ( G / K); Paul Hiscock (B) & just out of sight Paul Strange (D).

Third Party were a short-lived band formed in 1967. After it folded, all four members went on to form Prayer of Hades. When Prayer of Hades split, Mark Eden moved onto Manky Kat where he replaced Mike Pike, Paul Hiscock moved onto Scarborough Fair then Stairway, where he teamed up again with Paul Strange and Dave Rees. (Thanks to Mark Eden for photograph and information).

Thursday’s Child:

Thursday’s Child, Left to Right: Dave Boyes (B); John Langdon (G); Tim Mycroft (K / V); James Powell (D).

The German only “Hey, Hey c/w I Want You Back”.

Thursday’s Child rose from the ashes of the Freewheelers and played a residency at the Star Club in Hamburg during February 1967. They recorded a single, “Hey Hey c/w I Want You Back”, for the Astoria label while they were in Germany. For more information on Tim Mycroft, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

The Time Checks:

The Timechecks, Left to Right: Greg Lake (G); Howard Pettridge (B); Kenny Beveridge (D); Tony Mills (G).

Greg Lake’s second band. For more information on Greg Lake, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph unknown).

Thumper:

Does anyone have any information or a photograph ?

The Toad:

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Tony Blackburn and his Swinging Bells / The Sabres / The Rovers:

Tony Blackburn (V); Bob Brunning (B); Ed Roberts (G); Al Stewart (G); Barry Barnes (D); Geoff Westwood (G), Pete Ballam (B); Richard Webb (G); John Penhale (D); Don Neilson (D).

Tony Blackburn went on to a long career as a DJ, Bob Brunning was the first bass player in Fleetwood Mac, Pete Ballam joined Bram Stoker in 1969 & Al Stewart was, well, Al Stewart. For more information on Tony Blackburn, Bob Brunning, Bram Stoker and Al Stewart, go to the separate entries in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Tony Saturn and the Planets:

Lee Kerslake (D); Tony Letts (V); Martin Rosswell (G); Bill Jacobs (B); Tim Large (G).

Tony and The Planets were formed in 1963 after Lee Kerslake disbanded Tony and The Phantoms. They were short-lived, as Rosswell was dropped the following year and Kerslake, Letts, Jacobs and Large became The Trackmarks. For more information on Lee Kerslake, go to the separate entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Tony, Howard and the Dictators:

Tony Howard and the Dictators circa 1964, Left to Right: Alan Francis (B); Dave Till (G); Howard Gordon (V); Howard “Red” Lewis (D); Tony Moore (V); Keith Pearce (G). Other members included Ron Armstrong (D); Bill Nims (D); Terry Avery (D); John Paul (G); Bob ‘Tony’ Foster (B) & Bob Brunning (B).

“So Long Little Girl c/w Say Little Girl” and “Just in Case c/w Walk Right Out of the Blues”.

Tony, Howard and The Dictators formed in 1962, and won the first ‘Beat Contest’ held at the Winter Gardens in February 1964. They recorded two singles for the Oriole label, “So Long Little Girl c/w Say Little Girl” in 1964 and “Just in Case c/w Walk Right Out of the Blues” a year later. They slimmed down to a quartet called The Dictators in 1966 when Tony and Howard left. For more information on Tony, Howard and The Dictators, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photographs Shep Gordon / youtube.com).

Tony Martyn and the Trackmarks / The Trackmarks:

The Trackmarks circa 1964, Left to Right: Bob Michaels (K); Tony Letts (V); Graham ‘Sid’ Austin (G); Lee Kerslake (D); Bill Jacobs (B); Tim Large (G).

The Trackmarks circa 1966, Left to Right: Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas (G); Lee Kerslake (D); Gary Rice (K); Tony Letts (V); Ted Rawles (B).

The Trackmarks formed in 1964 Lee Kerslak after he disbanded Tony and The Saturn’s and were also known as Tony Martyn and The Trackmarks. They changed their line-up in 1965 when Tim Large, Bob Michaels and Bill Jacobs left to form the Bob Michael’s Band, who then went on to become Dave Anthony’s Moods. Ted Rawles and Graham ‘Wes’ Douglas were recruited from The Mastersounds to fill the vacancies. The band split up in 1967 when Lee Kerslake left to join The Gods. For more information on Lee Kerslake, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph courtesy of Ted Rawles).

The Topics:

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Transit Sound:

Transit Sound Left to Right: Tristain ‘Tris’ Margetts (B / V); Steve Evans (G); Tony Brock (D); Gary Margetts (G / V).

The quartet was active from 1968 until Steve Evans was edged out in 1970. The remaining trio won the 1970 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ before changing their name to Spontaneous Combustion. For more information on Spontaneous Combustion, go to the separate entry in the main menu.

The Traitors:

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The Trappers:

The Trappers pictured at the Bransgore Village Hall in 1963, Left to Right: Barry Barnes (D); Al Stewart (G / K / V); Geoff Westwood (G), Pete Ballam (B); Tony Barrett (V) kneeling. Keith Collins (G / V) replaced Al Stewart.

Originally formed in 1963 to back Tony Blackburn, The Trappers struck out on their own after falling out with the future DJ over money issues. Al Stewart left at the end of year and was replaced by Keith Collins. For more information on Al Stewart, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph from the book Al Stewart: The True Life Adventures of a Folk Rock Troubadour).

Trendsetters Ltd:

Trendsetters Ltd, Left to Right: Al Kirtley (K / V); Mike Blakesley (T); Peter Giles (D); Bruce Turner (G / V); Michael Giles (B). Other members Allan Azern (K); Geoff Robison (G / V).

“Go Away c/w Lollipops and Roses” and “Hello Josephine c/w Move on Over”.

Trendsetters Ltd. second line-up, Left to Right: Allan Azern, Peter Giles, Bruce Turner, Michael  Giles & Michael Blakesley.

Formed in 1964, Trendsetters Ltd. released four singles, “In A Big Way c/w Lucky Date”, “Hello Josephine c/w Move on Over”, “Go Away c/w Lollipops and Roses” and “You Sure Got a Funny Way of Showing Your Love c/w I’m Coming Home” for the Parlophone label in 1964 and 1965, before slimming down to the four piece Trend in 1966. For more information on Michael and Peter Giles, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for the photographs).

The Trend:

The Trend, Left to Right: Michael Giles (D); Peter Giles (B); Mike Blakesley (T); Allan Azern (K).

“Boyfriends and Girlfriends c/w Shot on Sight”.

In 1966 The Trend recorded one single, “Boyfriends and Girlfriends c/w Shot on Sight”, for the Page One label. For more information on Michael and Peter Giles, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Photograph Pete Giles).

Trio 45:

Dave Till (G); Chris Potter (K); Brian Roberts (D).

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The Trolls:

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The Truth:

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Tubs In Crowd:

Not in order of photo: Tubs Turner (B); Chris Turner (G / V); Colin Knijff (K); Steve Knijff (D); Jenny Wilson (V); Hazel Cooper (V); Annie Christopher (V).

Tubs In Crowd played their first gig at the Pavilion in August 1965 then spent much of their career touring the army bases throughout France and Germany. Tubs Turner was the original bass player in The Nite People, Annie Christopher later joined Sinnermen and Sara and Chris Turner, Colin Knijff and Steve Knijff were in The Stool Pigeons. For more information on Sinnermen and Sara, go to the separate entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

The Underdogs:

Ian Kirkpatrick (K); Patrick Flynn (G); Paul Harris (G / V); Rick Page (B) Les Clark & Stephen Bishop (D).

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The U. D. Set:

Paul Nigel (?); Patrick Flynn (G).

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Unknown Trio:

Left to Right: Ken Langdown (K); Mike Montgomery (B); Johnny Hammond (D).

Ken Langdown sent in this great photograph but can’t remember the name of the trio in question, even though he was their pianist. Any ideas out there ? (Thanks to Ken Langdown for the photograph).

Unit 4:

Not in the order of the photograph: Greg Lake (V / G); David Jenes (G); John Dickenson (K) Kenny Beveridge (D). Roger Deacon-Smith (B) was laso a member. (Photograph from the Greg Lake book Lucky Man).

Unit 4, Left to Right: Dave Jeans, Greg Lake & Bev Strike (Photograph unknown).

Greg Lake’s first band lasted from 1963 to 1964. For more information on Greg Lake, go to the separate entry in the main menu.

The Unruly Members

John Arnold (V); Gerald Collins (G); Roy Stockley (D); Bruce Garden (B); Tony Green (G).

Th Unruly Members came from Wimborne and were active during the late sixties. They played mainly in the south west of the country and supported The Love Affair, Simon Dupree and The Big Sound and Vanity Fair amongst others. Roy Stockley went on to drum with Team Dokus, The Beachcombers and The Smak Band and Tony Green also was a member of The Smak Band. Thanks to Tony Green for the information.

Utopium:

Utopium entered the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in August 1969 and came second. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

The Vincents:

Vernon Wade (?); Johnny Powers (?).

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The Vipers:

Tom Costello (D); Tone Edwards (G); Francis Shipstone (B); Don Fay (S)

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Vitamin C:

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The Volts:

Bert ‘Rod’ Bush (G / V); Roger Shore (B / V); Steve Woods (D).

The Volts formed in 1964 and became The Interlects in 1965. The photograph above is of the Interlects just after they had changed their name. (Thanks to Roger Shore for the Photograph).

The Viscounts:

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The Vulcans with Pam Dawson:

Pam Dawson (V).

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Warlock:

Richard Smith (G); Dick Sparks (D); Steve French (K); John Leenman (B).

Warlock won the 1972 ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ and had previously got into trouble for playing to loudly at the Pokesdown Youth Club. On the night of the ‘Beat Contest’, Warlock were disqualified for failing to set up their equipment when called. Seeing an opportunity when another band, Sweet Dreams, failed to turn up, they took advantage of the no show and set up in their gear instead and won. Does anyone have any more information and a photograph ?

Web Donworth and the Zephyrs:

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Western Express:

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Wild Country:

Wild Country, clockwise from bottom left: Kevin ‘Spud’ Murphy (D); Simon ‘Tedd’ Scardinelli (G); Danny Balkwill (B); Terry Keyworth (G / V); Michelle Fisher (V). Other members John ‘Joe’ Jones (G / V); Stuart Whitcombe (G); Jack McCulloch (D); Jim Pitman-Avery (B). Malc Player (D).

“Silent Village c/w Too Bad” and “Song of The Lonely Traveller c/w I’m So Happy Today”.

Wild Country were formed in 1969 when Terry Keyworth and Stuart Whitcombe teamed up with Jack McCulloch (Jimmy McCulloch’s brother who went on to join Paul McCartney in Wings) and Jim Pitmen-Avery, the former rhythm section of “Something in The Air” hitmakers Thunderclap Newman. Whitcombe, McCulloch and Pitmen- Avery left after initial rehearsals proved fruitless leaving Keyworth to pull together a new line-up made up entirely of local musicians with Kevin ‘Spud’ Murphy on drums, Simon ‘Tedd’ Scardinelli on guitar, bassist Danny Balkwill and the fourteen year old “Opportunity Knocks” finalist Michelle Fisher who was the daughter of the football player John ‘Jack’ Fisher who played for AFC Bournemouth and was also the coach at Poole Town Football Club. The band released a single, “Silent Village c/w Too Bad”, for the small Trafalgar label in 1970 and recorded sessions for the BBC Radio shows Country Meets Folk and The Jimmy Young Show. Later in the year John ‘Joe’ Jones replaced Simon ‘Tedd’ Scardinelli and his partner Pippa came in for the departing Michelle Fisher. The new band released a single, “Song of The Lonely Traveller c/w I’m So Happy Today”, on the Anglo label. In the autumn of 1972 Malc Player replaced Kevin ‘Spud’ Murphy on drums and the band morphed into Albatross and The Hotshots (who scored a number four hit in the UK charts with a reggae version of “Snoopy Versus the Red Baron” in 1973), two bands that operated in tandem. (Photographs and information courtesy of Danny Balkwill).

Wild Country Mark 2 from Left to Right: Danny Balkwill (B); Pippa ? (V); Terry Keyworth (G / V); John ‘Joe’ Jones (K / G).

Wild Honey:

Richard Croft (B); Tina Hughes (V); Tony Paul (G); Gerry Fussell (G).

A folk quartet who were popular in the late sixties. Tony Paul left in 1970 to join solo folk singers Rod Jenkins and Liz Biddle in the trio Reformation. Does anyone have any information and a photograph ?

The Wild Ones:

The Wild Ones in 1963, Left to Right: Steve Warner (G / V); John Bowman (D); Graham Bowman (B).

This short-lived group are pictured here at a rehearsal at the Ferndown Village Hall in October 1963. They didn’t actually play any paid gigs and changed their name to Beat 64 at the turn of the year when they added a vocalist. (Thanks to Graham Bowman for information and photograph)

White Room:

White Room, Left to Right: Rod Young (K); Terry Brackstone (B); Bert ‘Rod’ Bush (G); Martin Jackson (D).

White Room won the ‘Bournemouth Regatta Beat Contest’ in 1969. (Photograph Bournemouth Echo). Does anyone have more information and a better photograph ?

Zebedee:

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The Zimbalist:

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The Zoo:

The Zoo, Left to Right: Mike Morris (D); Mike Gillingham (K / G / V); Paul Spencer McCallum (B / K); Kevin Drake (S).

The Zoo was a short-lived band formed by Paul Spencer McCallum and Kevin Drake in April 1968 from the ashes of The Soul Foundation. The same year, they added John Wetton (B / K / V) for a tour of Romania on which they supported Helen Shapiro and the British crooner Tony Bolton. Paul McCallum went on to fame and fortune as Uncle Bulgaria in the Wombles. (Thanks to Aaron Drake for the photographs).

Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band MK 1:

Zoot Money (V); Roger ‘Rocky’ Collis (G); Al Kirtley (K); Mike Montgomery (B); John ‘Johnny’ Hammond (D).

The original Big Roll Band was formed in 1961 by Roger Collis and Zoot Money. They recruited Al Kirtley, Mike Montgomery and Johnny Hammond with the intention of playing pure rock ‘n’ roll. They became very successful, but too successful Montgomery, Kirtley and Hammond as the plentiful gigs and late nights played havoc with their day jobs. See below for the BRB MK 2.for For more information on Zoot Money, go to his entry in the main menu. Does anyone have a photograph ?

Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band MK 2:

Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band 1962, Left to Right: Roger ‘Rocky’ Collis (G); Kevin Drake (S); Zoot Money (V / K); Peter Brooks (D); Johnny King (B).

Collis and Money, replaced Montgomery, Kirtley and Hammond with Kevin Drake, Peter Brooks and Johnny King. Unfortunately the chemistry wasn’t there with the new recruits and the band folded. For more information on Zoot Money, go to the separate entry in the main menu. (Thanks to Al Kirtley for the photograph).

Zoot Money and the Big Roll Band MK 3:

Zoot Money’s Big Roll Band, Left to Right: Andy Somers (G); Clive Burrows (S); Nick Newall (S); Paul Williams (B / V); Colin Allen (D); Zoot Money (V / K).

The new Zoot Money Big Roll Band of Zoot, Andy Somers, Nick Newall and Colin Allen moved to London on New Year’s day 1964, where they recruited Paul Williams on bass and vocals from the Wes Minster Five. They won a residency at the Flamingo Club in London, recorded for Decca and Columbia and went on to become hugely popular and in high demand. They split in 1967, with Zoot Money, Andy Somers and Colin Allen going onto to form the psychedelic Dantalian’s Chariot with Pat Donaldson on bass. For more information on Zoot Money, go to his entry in the main menu.

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All of Us

The Bobby Gibson Group

The Chain

Chapter IV

The Circles

The Coalition

The Disturbance

Dual Purpose

The Elite

The Emotions

The Evil

The Expression

The Fifth Progression

The Five Suns

The Fraternity

The Fusion

The Humbug

The Hyp

The Ignition

The Just Men

Latent Image

The Lemon Peel

Little Nicola and the Unknowns

The Magistrates

Modern Mixture

The Motion

The Motivation

The Network

The Playground

The Power

The Profile

The Programme

The Promise

Royston’s Forge

The Safety Catch

The Scheme

Sebastian Lodge

The Seconds Away

The Scotch

Simplicity Soul

Sounds Around

The South Beats

The Sneakers

The Switch

The Title

The Toast

The Track

The Untouchables

Velvet Lime

The Verdict