The Men of Mystery

Members

Len Ashley - vocals, harmonica

Ron McQueen (Ron Faulkner) - lead guitar

Ken Morgan - rhythm guitar

Jim Whitaker - bass guitar

Phil Wainman - drums

Formed in Harrow, London in 1960.

All the members were at Belmont School in Harrow.

They were initially a four-piece until Len Ashley joined them on vocals.

Played the American bases in the south of England for agent Jack Fallon of Cana Variety.

Toured Scotland and the North of England.

Backed popular vocalists Marty Wilde and Duffy Power.

Had a recording test with Joe Meek who wanted Len Ashley to sing some rock 'n' roll style songs, but Ashley turned it down.

Phil Wainman was later in The Paramounts, Johnny B. Great and The Quotations, and Jimmy Cliff and The Sound System. He then became a successful record producer, producing The Sweet and The Boomtown Rats.

Len Ashley and Ron Faulkner were later in Blues By Five.

Known Gigs

17 Sep 1963 London, South Harrow British Legion Hall. Supporting The Rolling Stones.