Frankenstein and the Monsters

Members

Ray Stuart (Frank Raymond Brookes) - vocals (Frankenstein) (Died: ?)

Budg. P. Curtis – lead guitar

Paul Jarvis - bass guitar

Royce Francis – organ

Andy Fearn – drums

Roy Ledger - lead guitar
Dave Fawcett - rhythm guitar

Richard Smith - drums

Dave Robinson - lead guitar

Phil Galley - rhythm guitar
Spud West - drums (The Mummy) (Died: 1994)

Formed in 1963 in Sheffield.

Various lineups of this band existed with Ray Stuart and Paul Jarvis the only regulars throughout its existence.

Some time in 1965, the lineup included three members of The Sheffields with Ray Stuart as the lead singer 'Frankenstein' and regular bassist Paul Jarvis. At the time The Sheffields were still active.

Some reports say they only did 2 songs per set and sometimes came back on later in the night as a regular band Ray Stuart and the Tremors or Ray Stuart and the Floorboards.

Roy Ledger, Dave Fawcett and Richard Smith left around the time that the Sheffields disbanded in 1965. They were replaced by Dave Robinson, Phil Galley and Spud West respectively.

Roy Ledger was later in The Cruisers backing Dave Berry.

Disbanded in 1966.

Dave Robinson was later in The Cruisers backing Dave Berry.

Phil Galley, Spud West, Paul Jarvis and Dave Robinson were later in The Daizies.

Ray Stuart was later a DJ at Radio Hallam.

Known Gigs

16 Sep 1963 Sheffield, City Hall. With Dave Berry and the Cruisers, Karen Young and the Cadillacs, The Debonaires, Vance Arnold and the Avengers, Ray Du Verne and the Checkers, Dean Marshall and the Deputies, The Grey Cats, The Vantennas, The Vampires.

10 Nov 1963 Crewe, Town Hall. Supporting The Rolling Stones. With The Crestas.

28 Dec 1963 Tamworth, Assembly Rooms. With Ray Stuart and the Tremors.

5 Oct 1964 Sutton-in-Ashfield, Golden Diamond Social Club, Nottinghamshire.

9 Jan 1965 Sheffield, Locarno. With Jeannie and the Big Guys.

24 Apr 1966 Burton Upon Trent, 76 Club, Hight Street, Staffordshire.

27 Sep 1966 Rotherham, Kimberworth Park and Wingfield Social Club, Hudson Road, Kimberworth Park. With The George Cottam Trio, Bernie Preston, and Des Terry.