The Hellions

Members

Jim Capaldi - drums, lead vocals
Gordon Jackson - rhythm guitar, vocals
Dave Meredith - bass guitar, vocals

Dave Mason - lead guitar, vocals
John 'Poli' Palmer - drums, flute, vibes

Formed in Worcester in 1963.
Dave Meredith had previously been in the Worcestershire group The Cherokees.
Jim Capaldi was previously in The Sapphires.
Dave Mason joined the group in 1964.
Dave Mason had previously been in the Worcester group The Jaguars.
Backed singer Tanya Day while she was at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany in August 1964.
John Palmer joined the group in 1965.
Jim Capaldi and Dave Mason were later in Traffic.