The Cheetahs

Members


Ray Bridger - vocals
Nigel Wright - guitar, vocals
Rodney Wright - bass guitar
Euan Rose - drums

Formed in Birmingham.
Previously backed Carl Baron (Colin Smith) as Carl Baron and the Cheetahs.
Managed by Mary Regan, who ran several venues in the Midlands including The Ritz at King's Heath and The Plaza at Handsworth.
Wore cheetah suits on stage.
Played The Star Club in Hamburg.
Appeared on local television on ATV's 'For Teenagers Only'.

Front page of the New Musical Express advertising The Cheetah's first single on Philips, 'Mecca'.













UK Singles

1964 Mecca/That Goodnight Kiss                                                     Philips BF 1362
   (Released on 11 Sep 1964. Reached No. 36 in the UK Charts)
1965 Soldier Boy/Johnny                                                                 Philips BF 1383
   (Released in January 1965. Reached No. 39 in the UK Charts)
1965 Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)/That's How it Goes                  Philips BF 1412
   (Released in April 1965)
1965 Whole Lotta Love/The Party                                                     Philips BF 1453
   (Released on 19 November 1965)
1966 Russian Boat Song/The Gamble                                              Philips BF 1499
   (Released in June 1966)

US Singles

1964 Mecca/That Goodnight Kiss                                                    Philips 40239
   (Released October 1964)

German Singles

1966 Russian Boat Song/The Gamble                                             Star-Club 148 564 STF

Known Gigs

5 Jul 1963 Birmingham, Handsworth Plaza. Supporting The Beatles. With The Redcaps.
27 Nov 1963 Wigan, Empress Ballroom. Supporting The Rolling Stones. With The Beat Boys.

13 Feb 1965 Dunstable, California Ballroom. Supporting Screaming Lord Sutch. With The Five Just Men.
9 Apr 1965 Birmingham, Handsworth Plaza.
18 Sep 1965 Ramsey, Gaiety Ballroom. With The Size Seven.
13 Jul 1966 Birmingham, Handsworth Plaza.