Johnny Rocco and the Jets

Members

Johnny Rocco (Graham Hodgson) - vocals
Mike Nicholson - lead guitar
Derek Bond - bass guitar
Spike Sherratt - rhythm guitar
Phil Duggan - drums


Formed in West Kirby, Liverpool in 1960.
Graham Hodgson left in 1961 under advice from a doctor to not sing owing to throat problems.
The band continued with new singer Steve Day (Rod Pont), who was recommended by Hodgson himself, as Steve Day and the Jets, and eventually changed their name to Steve Day and the Drifters.
Graham Hodgson joined Frank Knight and the Barons on drums.

Known Gigs

8 Mar 1961 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With Gerry and the Pacemakers, and Faron and the Tempest Tornadoes.
11 Mar 1961 Liverpool, Liverpool Jazz Society, Temple Street. With The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Remo Four, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes, The Big Three, Dale Roberts and the Jayhawks, Derry and the Seniors, Ray and the Del-Renas, The Pressmen, and Faron and the Tempest Tornadoes.