Walsall-1965
Roger Beamer bass guitar
John Crutchley guitar
Robert Plant vocal
Geoff Thompson drums
Robert made his first public performances as a teenager
at Stourbridge’s Seven Stars Blues Club.
He had spells with several local bands including
one called the Crawling King Snakes,
where he first met John Bonham.
In 1966 Robert was in a group called Listen
when he attracted the attention of CBS Records.
His first recording contract was to make three singles
for CBS, but none of these made any significant impact.
Compiled by Keith Law
I believe that whilst the Listen were playing the Plaza Dance Halls (Handsworth & Old Hill) around 1964 they had a name change. They were previously known as “The Tennessee Teens”
Were Listen formed as early as 1964?
I saw them at the Rainbow Suite (Co-op function hall) in Birmingham in 1966.
My dad is Geoff Thompson, Listens drummer. And yes, you are right – they were previously The Tennessee Teens.
i am trying to trace my cousin, John Crutchley, would appreciate any help.
I have a fully signed copy of the listen cbs single you’d better run, the band signed it at WH Smith park street Walsall in 1966