Earl Royce and the Olympics

Members

Earl Royce (Billy Kelly) - vocals
Peter Cook - lead guitar

Kenny Hazzard - rhythm guitar

Brian Dee - bass guitar, vocals
Jimmy Jordan - drums (Died: March 2020)

Formed in early 1963 in Liverpool.

Peter Cook was previously in Groups Inc.

Backed Rita Hughes who had been in Jeannie and the Big Guys.

Known Gigs

15 Feb 1964 Liverpool, Belle Vale Beat Club. With The Dions, and The Centremen.

15 May 1964 Liverpool, The Knightsbridge, Liver Buildings, Pier Head. With Lulu and the Luvvers, The Blackwells, and Vic and the TT's.

23 Jun 1964 Liverpool, The Peppermint Lounge, Fraser Street. With Denny Seyton and the Sabres, and The Fabs.

12 Jul 1964 Liverpool, The Peppermint Lounge, Fraser Street.

31 Jan 1965 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.

18 Apr 1965 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.
13 Jun 1965 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.

28 Nov 1965 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.