The Powerhouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Roy 'Tiddy' Gibbs (aka TD Backus) - vocals 

Kelvin 'Spud' Hudson - lead guitar

Jack 'Ripper' Unell - bass guitar

Alan 'Alby' Greenhaigh - tenor saxophone

Mike 'Belt' Belton - baritone saxophone

John 'Feef' Firth - drums

Darrell Ogden - Hammond organ

Barry 'Baz' Townsend - bass guitar

Stuart Murray - baritone saxophone

Bernie Hetherington - baritone saxophone

Dave Cakebread - bass guitar

 

 

Formed in Manchester.

Also known as The Powerhouse Six. 

Managed by Ian Hamilton.

There was a previous band called The Powerhouse Six that were also managed by Ian Hamilton. After they broke up the name was given to this band.

 

 

UK Singles

 

1966 Chain Gang/Can You Hear Me?                                                                               Decca F 12471

   (Released 12 Aug 1966)

1966 Raindrops/La Bamba                                                                                                Decca F 12507

   (Released 21 Oct 1966)