1967-1978 Kings Heath Birmingham Members Colin Swinburne – Lead guitar, vocals * Peter Kimberley – Bass guitar, vocals * Brian Smith – Drums, vocals * Karel Beer – Lyricist/manager Label -Initial Bachdenkel came to life in and around the King’s Heath area of Birmingham in the late 1960s, evolving out of a combo called “U… Read More »Bachdenkel
The Cedar Club was located on Constitution Hill and is a fondly remembered place where visiting musician who were playing at the Odeon would swing by for impromptu jams. Jimi Hendrix dropped by one night and clambered on stage for a bit of a session! Opened by Eddie Fewtrell, whose empire in Birmingham, became one of… Read More »Cedar Club
Birmingham Bob Burnett guitar (left in 1966) Steve Gibbons lead vocal, harmonica John Gordon organ (left in 1965) Jim Holden drums (left in 1968) John Hustwayte bass guitar (left in 1966) Roger Hill guitar (joined 1966 – left 1967) Jimmy O’Neil piano, organ, bass guitar (joined 1965 – left 1968) Dave Pegg bass guitar (joined… Read More »The Uglys
Kinver The Scorpions Bob Barber guitar, harmonica, percussion, vocal Jimmy Bowden lead guitar, lead vocal Martin Hill drums, piano, vocal John Gwilliam bass guitar, vocal The Scorpions were active from 1963 through 1966 during which time they played at many venues throughout the West Midlands. Most of the line-up were from Kidderminster but because their… Read More »The Scorpions
Wolverhampton Alan Cadman rhythm guitar, vocal Mick Hinks bass guitar, vocal Arthur Ray guitar, vocal Roger Skitt drums Jill Ray vocal Arthur Ray guitar, drums, vocal Bi-Set Duo Biography is unavailable at this time. For more information about this band, visit the website of Jill and Arthur Ray at: www.bi-setduo.co.uk With Special Thanks to Brum… Read More »The N'Dex
Wolverhampton Lady Jane and The Royaltee Anna Terrana (Lady Jane) lead vocal Geoff Hill guitar, vocal Graham Nock drums Philip Terrana bass guitar, vocal 1967 is the year famous for the summer of love, flower power and enlightenment. Procol Harem’s ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, ‘All You Need Is Love’ by The Beatles and Scott… Read More »Lady Jane and The Royaltee
Stourbridge John Jauncey bass guitar Wyn Jones lead guitar Dave Lacey vocal Dave Little drums Roy Pinson rhythm guitar This group from Stourbridge had two tracks included on a rare compilation album entitled “Brum Beat” that was put out by Decca Records in 1964. They had previously won a beat group contest sponsored by the… Read More »Dave Lacey and The Corvettes
Wolverhampton Arthur Ray guitar, vocal Derri Ryan lead vocal Mac Poole drums,vocal Doug Walker bass guitar Biography is unavailable at this time. For more information about this band, visit the website of Jill and Arthur Ray at: www.bi-setduo.co.uk
Bilston/Dudley Len Beddow lead guitar Alan Lacey drums Danny Robinson lead vocal Mike Taylor guitar Pete Walton bass guitar Brian Powney organ See also Danny Cannon and The Ramrods. For more information, go to www.herbies-people.co.uk – the official website for Danny Cannon and The Ramrods and Herbie’s People. Compiled by Keith Law
Bilston Len Beddow lead guitar Ken Hooper rhythm guitar Alan Lacey drums Danny Robinson lead vocal Pete Walton bass guitar See also Herbie’s People. For more information, go to www.herbies-people.co.uk – the official website for Danny Cannon and The Ramrods and Herbie’s People. Compiled by Keith Law