Wednesday 22 April 2020

The Jaguars











Members

Tony Hawkins - rhythm guitar, vocals
Eric Thacker - lead guitar
Dennis Shaw - bass guitar
Keith Nolan - drums (Died: ?)

Sue Carr - vocals

Formed in Bloxwich, Walsall while still at T. P. Riley Comprehensive School in 1963.
Managed by Mr. R. Hawkins, Tony Hawkins father.
Appeared on the local television show 'Up and Doing' in 1963 with their vocalist Sue Carr.
Sue Carr was the vocalist for the group for a few months in 1963.
Made a private record of an original song 'Teenage Prayer' at Hollick and Taylor Studios in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Disbanded in 1966.

Known Gigs

26 Oct 1963 Walsall, Blakenall Congregational Church Hall, Chantry Avenue West.
23 Nov 1963 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths Assembly Hall. With Johnny West and the Sunsets.
27 Dec 1963 Walsall, The Mount School, Glebe Street.
29 Feb 1964 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths. With The Berries.
10 Apr 1964 Walsall, The Mount School, Glebe Street.
13 Apr 1964 Walsall, St. Paul's Hall, Hatherton Road.
17 Oct 1964 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths Assenbly Hall. Supporting Vince Eager and the Hi-Fi's.
29 Jan 1965 Walsall, Town Hall. With The Len Jeffs Orchestra. The Starlight Ball.

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