The Cherokees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Graham Betchley - vocals, guitar

Brian Sharpe - lead guitar, vocals

Crann Davies - bass guitar, vocals

Ken Young - drums

 

Mick Horne

Gil Palmer

Chick Leal

Dave Head

Bill Wills

Codge Atkinson

Floss Ford

 

Formed in the Isle of Wight in 1957.

Members came and went before a classic line-up of Betchley, Sharpe, Davies and Young brought them a decent following on the island.

Released a 4-track EP in 1966 which was sold locally. The tracks were recorded at Olympic Sound Studios in London on 17th April 1966. The EP sold out.

Released a single with a 30-piece orchestra in 1970 under the name Wilfred so as not to be confused with the more successful Cherokees on the mainland. The songs were recorded in London.

Disbanded in 1972. 

Brian Sharpe was later in Hoggie and the Sharpetones.

 

 

UK Singles

 

1970 Candle In The Wind/Between The Lines                                                           Parlophone R 5836

   (Released under the name Wilfred. Released 26 March 1970. Brian Sharpe wrote 'Between the Lines')

UK EPs

1966 Girl Don't Tell Me/Stewball/Anthony Boy/I'm A Fool                                                    69 EP 001

   (Released under the name I.O.W. Cherokees. 

Sweden Singles

1967 I Feel Good/Deep Blue Feeling                                                                        Polydor NH 59740

   (Both songs were written by members of the group)

 

 

Known Gigs

 

22 Mar 1964 Ryde, Esplanade Pavilion, Isle of Wight. Supporting The Rolling Stones. With The Shamrocks. Two shows - 4pm and 7pm.