Jimmy and the Rackets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Jimmy Duncombe - guitar, vocals

Lawrence 'Curly' Spector - bass guitar

Barry Jeffers - piano

Reginald 'Buzz' Washington - drums

 

Jimmy Duncombe was previously in Sonny Steward and the Dynamos, The Continentals, and The Hearts.

In 1965 they reached number 1 in the German charts with 'Skinny Minnie'.

Disbanded in 1969.

Jimmy Duncombe was later in Supercountry.

The Hearts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Jim Duncombe - lead guitar

Reginald 'Buzz' Washington - drums

 

 

Formerly known as The Purple Hearts.

Had been playing live as The Continentals in Germany before returning to the UK and releasing one single as The Hearts.

Produced by Shel Talmy. 

Jimmy Duncombe was previously in Sonny Steward and the Dynamos and The Continentals.

Members of the group were later in Jimmy and the Rackets.

 

UK Singles

 

1964 Young Woman/Black Eyes                                                                          Parlophone R5147

   (Released 12 June 1964. 'Young Woman' was written by Gordon Mills. 'Black Eyes' was arranged by Jim Duncombe, mis-spelt as J. Duncan.) 

Finland Singles

1964 Young Woman/Black Eyes                                                                          Parlophone 45-DPY 669