The Dennisons

Members

Eddie Parry - vocals guitar (Died: 1995)
Steve McLaren - lead guitar, vocals (Born: 1946 - Died: 2008)
Ray Scragg - rhythm guitar, vocals (Born: 4 August 1946, Walton, Liverpool - Died: 7 February 2001)
Alan Willis - bass guitar
Clive Hornby – drums (Born: 20 October 1944 (or 1945 according to 'This Is Your Life') - Died: 3 July 2008, Leeds, Yorkshire)

Terry 'Tex' Carson – bass guitar (Born: 1946 - Died: 1991)
Colin Areety - vocals (Died: 2005)

Formed in Aintree, Liverpool in July 1961.
Originally managed by Bill Hornby, Clive's dad.

On 9th Feb 1962 the Liverpool Echo ran this ad.





A fan club for The Dennisons was started in the summer of 1962, by Mary Travis. According to the 'This Is Your Life' television programme in 1997, there was a fan club run by Clive Hornby's mother.
Eddie Parry gave up the guitar to concentrate on his singing and stage performance.
Had a Saturday night residency at the BICC Club in Melling, Liverpool.
The Dennisons turned professional in December 1962 after achieving major local success very quickly.
Alan Willis decided not to turn pro and left the group, to be replaced by Terry Carson on bass guitar in December 1962.

Came 3rd in a poll held by Mersey Beat music paper of the most popular beat groups on Merseyside, with the results being announced in the issue published in January 1963.
Signed a management deal with Kennedy Street Enterprises, Manchester, in 1963.
Appeared on the UK television show 'Ready Steady Go!' on 22 May 1964 singing 'Walking the Dog', their second single release.
Eddie Parry left in March 1965 and was evetually replaced by Colin Areety on vocals, and the band played more soul music.
Disbanded in 1967.

Clive Hornby became an actor and was a major long-standing character on the UK television soap opera Emmerdale Farm (later 'Emmerdale') playing the character Jack Sugden.
Steve McLaren became a respected classical guitarist.
In 1991 The Dennisons reunited to perform at a memorial concert for Terry Carson.
Clive Hornby was the subject of the UK television version of 'This Is Your Life' in 1997, which included contributions from fellow former Dennisons, Steve McLaren and Ray Scragg.

L-R: Clive Hornby, Ray Scragg and Steve McLaren on 'This Is Your Life' in 1997.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1997, Ray Scragg put together a new group called The Dennisons 2000.

 

Known Gigs

 

23 Apr 1962 Liverpool, St. John's Hall, Oriel Road. Easter Monday Carnival. With Faron's Flamingos, Clay Ellis and the Raiders, and The Torreadors.

23 Apr 1962 Liverpool, Orrel Park Ballroom. With Gerry and the Pacemakers, and The Undertakers.

25 May 1962 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With Mike Berry and the Outlaws.

29 May 1962 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. The Swinging Blue Genes, and Johnny Peters and the Crestas.

25 Jul 1962 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. Supporting The Beatles. With Ian and the Zodiacs, and The Dakotas.

1 Nov 1962 Chester, Riverpark Ballroom. With The Undertakers.

31 Dec 1962 Chester, Riverpark Ballroom. With Lee Castle and the Barons, Mark Peters and the Cyclones. 

2 Apr 1963 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With The Black Knights, Lee Shondell and the Boys, and The Citrons.

8 Feb 1964 Nottingham, Odeon. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

9 Feb 1964 Liverpool, Empire Theatre. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

10 Feb 1964 Wolverhampton, Gaumont. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

11 Feb 1964 Gloucester, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

12 Feb 1964 Cardiff, Capitol. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

13 Feb 1964 Exeter, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

14 Feb 1964 Plymouth, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

15 Feb 1964 Bournemouth, Winter Gardens. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

16 Feb 1964 Brighton, Hippodrome. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

18 Feb 1964 Chesterfield, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

19 Feb 1964 Carlisle, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

20 Feb 1964 Glasgow, Odeon. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

21 Feb 1964 Stockton-on-Tees, Globe. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

22 Feb 1964 Newcastle Upon Tyne, City Hall. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

23 Feb 1964 Scarborough, Futurist. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

25 Feb 1964 Bedford, Granada. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

26 Feb 1964 Cleethorpes, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

27 Feb 1964 Doncaster, Gaumont. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

28 Feb 1964 Northampton, A. B. C. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

29 Feb 1964 London, Granada, East Ham. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

1 Mar 1964 Leicester, De Montfort Hall. Supporting Gerry and the Pacemakers. With The Fourmost, Ben E. King, Tommy Quickly, Sounds Incorporated, and Jimmy Tarbuck. Two shows.

10 Jul 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With Big Ugly Dane and the Diamonds. This was the club's opening night. 

14 Aug 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The Beatmen.