The Ferris Wheel

Members

Diane Ferraz - vocals
Michael Snow (Michael Liston) - keyboards, guitar, vocals
Dave Sweetnam - saxophone
George Sweetnam - bass, vocals
Barry Reeves - drums
Mike Anthony - guitar

Keith Field - guitar
Dennis Elliott - drums
Terry Edmunds - guitar
Bernie Holland - guitar
Jim Cregan - guitar
Linda Lewis - vocals


The Ferris Wheel formed in 1966.
Diane Ferraz had previously been part of a duo, Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott, with Nicky Scott.
Michael Snow had previously been in the groups Lee Castle and the Barons and Simon's Triangle,  the latter of which had been formed to back the duo Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott. He also had a brief stint with The Checkmates.
Dave Sweetnam and George Sweetnam had been in The Checkmates, one time backing their half-brother Emile Ford.
Mike Anthony was replaced by Keith Field.
This lineup recorded an album on the Pye label, from which was drawn three singles.
In 1968 Diane Ferraz left and was replaced by Marsha Hunt, who was soon replaced by Linda Lewis.
Barry Reeves was replaced by Dennis Elliott on drums.
In 1969 Keith Field left and was replaced by Terry Edmunds.
Before the group called it a day, Terry Edmunds was replaced by Bernie Holland, who himself was replaced by Jim Cregan.
In 1970 The Ferris Wheel released what was to be their final album, with Linda Lewis as lead vocalist.
When the band broke up in 1970, Linda Lewis became a solo artist and had massive commercial success during the 1970s. Mike Snow continued as a musician, songwriter and producer, working with artists like Colin Blunstone and Doris Troy. He also wrote the hit single 'Rosetta' for Georgie Fame and Alan Price, aka Fame and Price Together.
George Sweetnam became a session musician, working with many well-known artists like Steve Harley, Doris Troy and Medicine Head.
Barry Reeves later joined Blossom Toes before working with the James Last Orchestra.
Jim Cregan worked with Family, Steve Harley and Rod Stewart amongst others.
Dennis Elliott was later in the bands If and Foreigner.

UK Singles

1967 I Can't Break the Habit / Number One Guy                            Pye 7N 17387
(Released 20th October 1967)
1968 The Na Na Na Song / Three Cool Cats                                   Pye 7N 17631
1968 Let It Be Me / You Look at Me                                               Pye 7N 17538
(Released May 1968)
1970 Can't Stop Now / I Know You Well                                        Polydor 56366

Germany Singles

1968 Taking Inventory / What Is Soul                                             Pye HT 300170
(Released only in Germany)
1970 Can't Stop Now / I Know You Well                                        Polydor 2058 004

France Singles

1968 The Na Na Na Song / Three Cool Cats                                   Pye 45 PV.15306

UK LPs

1967 Can't Break the Habit                                                                 Pye

1970 Ferris Wheel                                                                  Polydor 583 066

Known Gigs

16th Sep 1967 London, Tiles Club. With Mike Stuart Span and The Workshop.
19th Sep 1967 London, Fishmonger's Arms.
4th Nov 1967 Leeds, Leeds University. With Fleetwood Mac.
7th Nov 1967 London, Blaises Club.
25th Nov 1967 Boston, Starlight Rooms. Supporting Traffic.
8th Dec 1967 Hull, Burton Constable Hall. With The Amboy Dukes.
23rd Dec 1967 Boston, Starlight Rooms, Lincolnshire.
26th Dec 1967 Salisbury, Alex Disco.
4th Feb 1968  Salisbury, Alex Disco.
11th Feb 1968 Bagshot, Pantiles.