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Soul and R B singer/songwriter and pianist Doris Troy is perhaps best known for her hit “Just One Look” and as a session singer after she relocated to Britain in 1969. Her popularity in Britain prompted her first tour in the summer of 1965. It isn’t clear who backed on these dates so we’d welcome any Continue reading Doris Troy’s British 1960s tours
Originally formed as The Gypsies with three sisters – Betty, Ernestine and Shirley Pearce plus their friend Viola Billups, New York-based The Flirtations were originally brought to England by promoter Roy Tempest in December 1967 for a nationwide tour backed by Dagenham, east London outfit, The Trend. Betty Pearce had departed before this tour commenced Continue reading The Flirtations British…
New Orleans-based R B singer and guitarist Alvin Robinson first toured Britain in spring 1966 after he was brought over by promoter Roy Tempest for a nationwide tour with fellow New Orleans stars, female vocal trio, The Dixie Cups. It isn’t clear who the backing band was on this tour so we’d welcome further information from Continue reading Alvin Robinson s British tours of the 1960s
The Vaqueros had the first release on the Audition Recording label out of Rochester, New York, "Echo" / "Desert Wind" which hit local charts in early June, 1964 and received a review in Cash Box on June 13, 1964. Band members were: Larry Weld - lead guitar Tom Corona - rhythm guitar Steve Corona - bass David Heath - drums
I corresponded with Jim Klieforth of the Traits in 2009, about a year after writing about them in some detail in regard to the Ren-Vell Records Battle of the Bands LP. Below is our conversation from that time. Jime Klieforth: My late brother [Charles Klieforth] was a bit of a wheeler-dealer who wasn t musical but Continue reading Interview with Jim Klieforth of the Traits
The Psychedelic Sound were one of the bands who recorded at Earl Kennett's studio in Stuyvesant, New York. The band released two original songs, "Sorry Baby - Goodbye" / "Stars Cease to Shine" on Sunny-Side Records 0014, Sunnyside being the name of the Kennett family's horse farm where the studio was located. Members included: Linda Rizzi - vocals Tina Bauer - drums Jim Schelley - guitar Ronnie…
The Wild Kingdom were from the Peninsula (Hampton, Newport News) and used to play on the Southside at all the usual teen clubs. The band personnel were: John Etheridge (drums), Glen (Robbie) Robertson (bass), Bruce West (vocals), and Mike Johnstone (guitar).
Tina Monaco sent in these photos of the Rogues and the Back Door, two Hampton Virginia bands that didn t make records but would have at least two members who would go on to Headstone Circus: Mike Johnstone on guitar and Bob Schlagal on bass. The Rogues ran during 1965 and 1966, and included: Jerry ? Continue reading The Rogues and the Back Door, Hampton VA bands pre-Headstone Circus
The Powers of Darkness came from Union City, though they’re sometimes noted as from Hayward. Members included: Dave Moreno - bass and vocals Dave Perry - drums Tony Anchundo - rhythm guitar and vocals It’s possible Sal Saccardo from the Just VI replaced Dave Perry
Most famous for writing and recording the original version of “Harlem Shuffle”, Los Angeles soul duo Bob Earl toured Britain in the spring of 1969. Guitarist Ged Peck, who previously played with Freddie Mack The Mack Sound among many others, says his group Storm backed the duo on this British tour, although they Continue reading Bob Earl’s May-June 1969 British tour