A to Z of 1960's Groups

---- A ---- The Academy L to R - Marc Tuddenham, Graham Barnes, Graham Hunt and Rod Watts. c.1965/66 The Avengers 1962/3, L to R - Gerard Orzabal bass, Gerry Elms vocals, Paul Russell drums, Mick Eveleigh guitar. The Avengers Oak Park School, 1963/4, L to R - Gerard ? bass, Paul Russell drums, Gerry Elms vocals, Colin Buclet lead guitar, Mick Eveleigh guitar. ---- B ---- Barbara and The Boyfriends - Jacqui Rivers and The Boyfriends - My time in Portsmouth by Paul Morehead Barbara and The Boyfriends started in Cornwall in the early 1960s (the name was obviously copied from Lulu and The Luvvers). A businessman from Portsmouth called Ken Crawley, who ran a building company, had a contract to build some bungalows in Cornwall. Terry, one of the guys who worked for him, met the group and sang with them. Ken offered to manage them and financed them to turn professional. Paul Morehead (lead) and Ray Jenkins (bass) were recruited and the group played professionally all over Cornwall. In 1964, when the building contract ended, Ken moved back to Portsmouth and offered to relocate the group. He rented a big old house for us in Alhambra Road, Southsea, right opposite South Parade Pier, where we all lived together. Over the next year some of the original Cornish members left and were replaced by local players: John Dennis (ex-Sherlock and The Saints) on drums; Don Golding (ex-Dynamos) on guitar and vocals; Jacqui Symes replaced Barbara as vocalist (we worked under the name ‘Jacqui Rivers and The Boyfriends’); and briefly, Geoff Collinge (later of The Monk) on drums. During this time gigs were plentiful; we played all over the area, including a residency at The Bottle in the Wall Club; another at the Ryde Castle Hotel; and various gigs at naval establishments, the pier, Savoy ballroom, the Star ballroom, and Ventnor Winter Gardens. We often played in Leigh Park, many times at the Greyhound pub, Excel Bowl, and the Social Club. We were offered a contract to tour Germany. Barbara returned to the group and we recruited a drummer from London called Thunderfoot Purdy. Although I had always planned to return to Portsmouth to live, life led me elsewhere and I never actually returned to the area after Germany. Both Ray and I have continued to have professional playing careers for most of the intervening years. I only lived in the Portsmouth area for a couple of years, but they were some of the happiest years of my life. I was lucky that it was such a wonderful time for music, and I made some great friends. We organised a Boyfriends reunion in 2012. Sadly we were unable to track down Jacqui Symes to join us. Mark Barrie 4, 1965 Steve Stevenson Barry Kidd, Terry Rann Barry Fowler. "BARRY & THE STROLLERS" Drayton Methodist Youth Club - ?1964/1965? — with Barry Shute, Dave Mussell, Dave Gladding, Bernie Morley and Barry Gladding. Barry & The Strollers - "Photoshoot" - Portsmouth Guildhall steps approx. 1965/66 with Barry Shute, Dave Gladding, Barry Fowler, Dave Mussell and Barry Gladding. Barry & The Strollers - "Photoshoot" - Victoria Park, Portsmouth approx. 1965/66 with Dave Gladding, Barry Fowler, Barry Gladding, Dave Mussell and Barry Shute. Barry & The Strollers - "Photoshoot" - Guildhall Square Portsmouth - approx. 1965/66 - long before the arrival of the new Civic Offices ! with Dave Gladding, Barry Gladding, Barry Fowler, Dave Mussell and Barry Shute. The Strollers, but where's Barry? Percy Hoar drums, Barry Fowler, Pete Connor, Colin Wood Barry and the Zodiacs Barry Davis vocals, Gerry Chandler guitar, Archie Chandler guitar, Mick Primett bass guitar, Dave Pittard drums. 1963 The Denny Bernard Combo. left to right Paul Good (bass), Bernard Browning (sax), Denny Putnam (trumpet), Ray Fisher (organ) and Fred Illingworth (drums). The Bondsmen. Barry Kidd singer and guitarist above, below is Brian Robbins guitar, and Alan drums. The Bondsmen supported Tom Jones at the Savoy Ballroom in 1965 Brothers Blue Pete bass, Jeanette Tupper vocals/harmonica, Geoff Peters lead guitar, Roger Hughes drums Adrian rythm guitar. The Brothers Scarlet Peter Jenkins bottom left with microphone Dave Robson top left Middle top Harry Diaper middle right Burt Diaper They were alson known as Johnnie Vance and the Everglades The Brothers Scarlett -The Everglades- 1963 Derek Robson Bass, David Diaper Lead Guitar and vocals, Harry and Burt Diaper Guitar and Drums plus backing Vocals, Peter Jenkins lead Singer Bob Pearce in Brother Bung The Bipeds on the ladder, from bottom up, Brian Barron lead guitar, Dave Bradley rythmn guitar, Geoff Davis bass, Pete Marshal drums, Gerry Elmes vocals at top! taken for "Spinner" of the evening news. Think it was either after South coast beat comp at the Savoy or similar at the Guildhall? possibly around 63 or 64? Birth Barry Sutton guitar, Pat Collins bass, Bill Darling drums joined by Colin Simpson guitar. The Boys at South Parade Pier. It was taken at South Parade Peir circa 1962/3ish, Dave Rowlands on the far left attempting to play Lead Guitar, the Guy in the centre is Bob Featherstone (RythmnGuitar and lead vocals) then we have Ashley Barron on drums, and Terry Hasding was on the Bass Guitar. This group lasted until about 68/69 when it split. Then a group called Morning Dew, with Dave Rowlands again practising Lead Guitar, Roger Gauntlett was on Rythm Guitar, Tom Thompson was on Bass Guitar, and my brother Danny Rowlands was on the Drums. ---- C ---- The Cadillacs The Cellarmen, mid 1960s playing at the Seahorse Bars, with Richard Martin (centre). There is no ‘Scott Allen’ but they are (left to right): Graham Harkin, Richard Martin, Billy Ray and Ray James. Apparently Billy and Ray took up scuba driving – sadly Billy died in a diving accident. The Cellarmen, mid 1960s playing at the Savoy, expanded to include a lead singer, George Allen and changed the name to Scott Allen & The Cellarmen. The Cellarmen, late 1960s Challengers The Challengers Do you remember this group from 1963 The Charades practiced at the Community Centre in Commercial Road about where the Rudmore roundabout is. Steve Parkhurst drummer Barry Dyer lead guitar, Mick Clarke bass guitar, Pete Kidby rhythm guitar. Cherry Smash Bryan Hug (V), Mick Gill (G) replaced by Mark Tuddenham (G), John Curtis (BG), Graham Hunt (D) Chic Cheeseman Trio, Bull’s Head, Fishbourne: Chic Cheeseman (P), Sammy Seal (B), Ted Smith (D) The Chicanes Roger Day guitar, John Pratt drums, Dave Goble guitar, Dave Roberts bass The Classics The Classics with Peter Jenkins ( Johnny Vance ) bottom right 1962 - 63. From left to right, Don, Lenny Woods, Ian Duck, Tony Ransley and Peter O'Flaherty more about The Classics Coconut Mushroom The Confidentials Marcie Jones and the Cookies. The Cookies were Wendy, Beverley and Margaret Cook, born in Portsmouth! Margaret was born in Guildford Road, Fratton, Wendy in St Marys Hospital, and Beverly in Raglan Street, Southsea (the bit that became Somerstown). We all emigrated to Brisbane where “the Cook sisters” won a talent quest in 1960 beating “the Gibbs Brothers” (yes, later The Beegees) – all very young migrant kids then. Due to Mum’s homesickness, we all returned to Sheffield Road, Fratton, Portsmouth between 1962 and 1965 and caught up with swinging England for a while then moving back to Aus. The Cookies formed in 1965 and gained success initially in Brisbane. They recorded a few minor hits including a No 1 in Brisbane and as session singers also did many backing vocals for a wide range of artists from heavy rock bands to pop balladeers. They toured nightspots in SE Asia then came to England in 1968. The girls appeared at the Guildhall Portsmouthon 5th November 1969 with Cliff Richards and around Europe. They also toured Australia with The Monkees, Gene Pitney, Dobie Grey and very many Australian rock bands, singers, and appeared widely on stage at clubs, on TV shows, recording sessions etc. In London, Wendy later married Douggie Reece who was then Dusty Springfield’s Musical Director. Marcie and the Cookies were voted Australia’s top female act in1968. Although we are all now resident in Melbourne Marcie & The Cookies Singles (45rpm) All Or Nothing/I Would If I Could 1968 (#2 Brisbane, #28 Melbourne) White Christmas/You On My Mind 1968 (#23 Brisbane) These tracks are on You Tube - Walking along - - Heatwave - - I would if I could - Country Jam 1969/70 Jim Lush vocals, Trevor Smith guitar, Graham Mc Keon keyboard, Pat Collins bass, Bill Darling drums. The Crestas, featuring Diane McKay, aka Gill Hutchins on stage at the Co-op Hall, Albert Road. In the distance Tony Porter can be seen. Frank Kelly & Crestas at the Co-op Hall, Albert Road, Southsea. more about Frank Kelly Another group called The Crestas J Crow & Russ Hatchard The Crescendos, L-R Brian Harriman(aka Brian James Entertainments) guitar/keyboards, Mick Gover bass, Dave Whitt rhythm guitar, Billy Storm vocals, Nobby Glover drums. The Crusaderss