The Gobbledegooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Howard Davidson - vocals, rhythm guitar

Barry Conway - vocals
Dave Amplefort - lead guitar
John Simpson - bass
Henry Andrews - drums

 

Formed in London.

The Gobbledegooks were formed by Howard Davidson.

After going through a couple of name changes, having been previously known as The Seekers and The Pacemakers, they settled on the name that would lead them to tour with Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and record for Decca.

 

 

UK Singles

 

1964 Where Have You Been/Now And Again                                                                      Decca F 12023

   (Released 13th November 1964.) 

Review in Record Mirror 21st November 1964.

 

Known Gigs

 

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The Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole Tour

 

14 Nov 1964 London, Granada, Edmonton. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

15 Nov 1964 Liverpool, Empire. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

16 Nov 1964 Southampton, Gaumont. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

17 Nov 1964 Portsmouth, Guild Hall. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

18 Nov 1964 Exeter, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

19 Nov 1964 Cardiff, Capitol.

20 Nov 1964 Cheltenham, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

21 Nov 1964 London, Granada, Kingston. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

22 Nov 1964 London, Granada, Harrow. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

24 Nov 1964 Birmingham, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

25 Nov 1964 Leeds, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

26 Nov 1964 Glasgow, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

27 Nov 1964 Stockton-on-Tees, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

28 Nov 1964 Sheffield, City Hall. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

29 Nov 1964 Coventry, Coventry Theatre (formerly The Hippodrome). Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

30 Nov 1964 Mansfield, Granada. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

1 Dec 1964 Doncaster, Gaumont. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

2 Dec 1964 Ipswich, Gaumont. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

4 Dec 1964 Southend, Odeon. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

5 Dec 1964 London, Granada, East Ham. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

6 Dec 1964 Stoke-On-Trent, Gaumont, Hanley. Supporting Dusty Springfield and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. With Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Primitives, and The Echoes. Compere: Johnny Ball.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20 Dec 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.