The Gonks

Two members of The Gonks backing Twinkle.











Members

Geoff Bray - lead guitar
Basil (Paul) Bird - rhythm guitar, bass guitar
Mike Price - rhythm guitar


Formerly known as The Four Specs.
Not to be confused with The Gonks from Sweden or South Africa.
The Gonks sometimes backed Twinkle for live dates.
As Twinkle's backing group they toured with the Rolling Stones in Ireland in 1965.

UK Singles

1964 Gonk Song/That's All Right, Mamma                                                                            Decca F 11984

   (Released 18 Sep 1964.)

Known Gigs

 

18 Dec 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

26 Jan 1965 Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall. Backing Twinkle. With The Toys.

 

 

6 Feb 1965 Bishop's Stortford, Rhodes Centre. Backing Twinkle. With The Venders.
20 Feb 1965 Ramsey, Gaiety Ballroom. Backing Twinkle. With The Ketas.
11 Apr 1965 London, Empire Pool, Wembley. NME Poll-Winners All-Star Concert 1964-1965. Backing Twinkle.
24 Dec 1965 Salisbury, City Hall. With The Bunch.