Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Tommy Bruce and the Bruisers



















Members

Tommy Bruce - vocals (Born: 16 July 1937, Stepney, London - 10 July 2006)
Peter Green - guitar, vocals, piano
Peter McGinty - bass guitar
Dave Mountney - drums

Bob Coral - lead vocals
Don McGinty - drums

Tommy Bruce was a London van driver who's friend and neighbour was songwriter Barry Mason. With Barry's encouragement, Tommy recorded a version of 'Ain't Misbehavin', paired with Birmingham group, The Bruisers, and with the musical direction of Norrie Paramor, which was released on Columbia Records to great success and his career took off. Tommy's voice was unique in the world of pop music, with a gravelly resonance, and with his cheerful persona Tommy was able to carve out a niche in the music industry. After two singles with The Bruisers, Tommy went solo. The Bruisers had their own recording career.


Known Gigs

17 Feb 1962 Torquay, 400 Ballroom, Devon.
7 Jul 1962 Dunstable, California Ballroom. With The Tommy Claridge Orchestra.
14 Jul 1962 Hastings, The Pier Ballroom. With Antony Strudwick and His Music.
22 Dec 1962 Malvern, Winter Gardens. With Vince Eager and the Barons, and Dennis Wheeler and His Orchestra.
26 Jan 1963 Hastings, The Pier Ballroom


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