The Gamblers

Members

Jim Crawford - lead guitar, vocals (Born: 24 April 1942, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Ken Brady - tenor saxophone, vocals (Born: 5 July 1941, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Tony Diamond - guitar, trumpet, vocals (Born: 4 April 1945, Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Died: 2 January 1999)
Alan George - piano, organ (Born: 20 July 1941, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Andy Mac (McMullen) - drums (Born: 12 December 1941, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Cec Baron - drums
Bob Elliott - piano, organ
Dennis Crawford - drums
Alan Sanderson - bass, vocals (Born: 4 February 1941, Newcastle-upon-Tyne)


Formed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1961
After Andy Mac had a serious accident, he was replaced by Cec Baron on drums early in their career.
The Gamblers backed Billy Fury on tour and on some recordings.
Disbanded in July 1967.

Known Gigs

3 Aug 1963 Aylesbury, Walton Hall. With Roy Powell and the Offbeaters.
5 Oct 1963 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Supporting Robb Storme and the Whispers.
9 Nov1963 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Supported by The Strangers Five
25 Jan 1964 Hastings, Pier Ballroom.The Gamblers. With Beat Section Five.