Force West

Members

Danny Clarke (Charlie Dobson) - lead vocals
Mike Hewer - lead guitar, vocals
Adrian Castillo - guitar, vocals
John Strange - bass guitar, vocals
John 'Sid' Phillips - drums, vocals

Brian Trusler - lead guitar, vocals

Formed in Bristol.
Mike Hewer and Danny Clarke had previously been in Danny Clarke and the Jaguars.
Mike Hewer was replaced soon after the band was formed by Brian Trusler.
Brian Trusler was previously in Chet and the Triumphs.
Adrian Castillo, John Strange, and John 'Sid' Phillips had previously been in The Diatones.
Also known as Danny Clarke and the Force West.
Recorded for the Decca, Columbia and CBS labels.
Briefly changed their name to The Oscar Bicycle when they signed to CBS.

Known Gigs

12 Mar 1966 Bristol, Corn Exchange. With The Drovers, and The Devils.
26 Ug 1967 Dorchester, Steering Wheel.
27 Aug 1967 Weymouth, Steering Wheel.