Members
Barrie James - vocals
Tony Collier - guitar
Sandy Lane
Fred Funnel (Brian Oram) - bass guitar
John Baker - drums
Johnny Watson - drums
Shirley Gaye
John Baker - drums
Pete Jackson - bass guitar
Formed in Southampton in the early 1960s.
Managed by Len Canham.
Barrie James was 'discovered' when he entered a Carroll Levis Show talent competition in 1956 and won.
The Strangers were formed specifically to back Barrie James as part of a variety package called 'The Barrie James Show', during which there were jokes and impressions to compliment the rock 'n' roll and ballads that Barrie sang. Members of The Strangers changed regularly.
Known Gigs
29 Dec 1962 Torquay, Town Hall, Devon. Supported by Frank Kelly and the Hunters, Tanya Day, and Gary & Lee.
25 Feb 1963 Stafford, Borough Hall. Supported by Tanya Day, and Gary & Lee. The 'Barrie James Show'.
5 Jul 1963 London, Alexandra Palace. Supporting Gene Vincent.
With The Barron Knights, John Barry Seven, Cyril Davies and His Rhythm
and Blues Allstars, Craig Douglas, Shane Fenton and the Fentones, Screaming Lord Sutch, and Robb Storme and the Whispers.
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