A to Z of 1960's Groups

---- D ---- The Diplomats Geoff McKeon (LG), Keith Francis (G) replaced by Tony Smith (G), Colin Wilkinson (BG), Bob Harrigan (D) replaced by Terry Wiseman (D), Mike Decvon (aka Mike Beacon) (V). Billy Duncan spans the decades. He started in the South Parde Pier in the 1950's and played many local venues through to the 1990's. He sometime worked with local drummers, one being the well known John Urry The Dynachords more here The Dynamos more here ---- E ---- EGYPT, l to r ..Paul Ellis (bass guitar/ vocals), Joe Jennings (drums), Derek Somerville (saxophones), Melv Ball (lead guitar/ vocals), Nigel Slydell (keyboard). Top Row.. Paul, Melv, Nigel. Bottom, sitting/squatting!! Joe, Derek. The Electrons circa 1963/1964 (we think) left to right: Gary Cornell (bass and vocals), Freddie Saunders (lead guitar and vocals), Michael Saunders (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Leslie Houghton (drums). Leslie and Gary were from Paulsgrove (we think), Michael from Stamshaw and Freddie from Hilsea. The Endeavours The 'Gillam' twins Anthony and Kenneth, Pat Day and Derek Petrie a group from the Baptist Church performing in the Cross Keys Pub in 1960-62 The Escorts " EXP " Eddie Bance (V), Colin Wagg (V), John Roberts (LG), Nigel Mills (LG), Andy Mills (D) Pete Kidby (K). Later became In Grandma's Absense ---- F ---- The Federals from Fareham Bill Butler guitar, Brain Bicknell bass, Mick Allen drums and Dave Beams rhythm guitar. The For-Tune$ The Furys