The Mansfields

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Keith Williams - guitar

Stuart Lane - guitar

Mick Hodgkinson - bass guitar, saxophone, piano (Died: 18 June 2007)

Ric Lee - drums

 

Keith 'Nip' Woodcock - drums 

Johnny McGowan - guitar (Died: )

 

Formed in Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire as Ricky Storm and the Tornados in 1959.

Changed their name Ricky Storm and the Stormcats in September 1962.

Ricky Storm (Geoff Bradbury) left in 1963 and they became The Stormcats.

Changed their name to the Mansfields in September 1964 when they turned professional.

Ric Lee was replaced by Keith Woodcock in August 1965.

Ric Lee was later in The Jaybirds who became Ten Years After.

Recorded three tracks on 7th August 1965 at Regent Sounds, Denmark Street, London. The tracks were all written by the group. They were 'You Can’t Do That To Me', She Won’t Look My Way' and 'What Should I Do?'. None of these tracks were ever released , though they did feature in the Mansfields' live set.

Johnny McGowan replaced Stuart Lane in late 1966. 

Stu Lane left the music industry.

Disbanded in 1967.

 

 

Known Gigs

 

2 Aug 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. Supporting The Escorts.

1 Nov 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. Supporting Robb Storme and the Whispers.

1 Jan 1965 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

5 Feb 1965 Mansfield, Palais de Danse. Supported by The 'N Betweens (who were billed as the In-Betweens). 

6 Mar 1965 Mansfield, Parochial Hall, Brunts Street.

5 Jun 1965 Mansfield, Berry Hill Bandstand. With Shaun Allen and the Beat Pedlars. The Nottingham Miners Annual Demonstration Open Air Concert. Billed as The Mansfields Rhythm Group.

18 Jun 1965 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

5 Sep 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. Supporting Them.

10 Sep 1965 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

1 Oct 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. Supporting The Who.

16 Oct 1965 Mansfield, College Hall, Derby Road. With Shane Spencer and the Casuals, and Shaun Allen and the Beat Pedlars.

27 Dec 1965 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club. With Volume Four.

14 Jan 1966 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

25 Feb 1966 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

15 Apr 1966 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

15 May 1966 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.

11 Jul 1966 Nottingham, Dancing Slipper, West Bridgford.

16 Sep 1966 Burton-upon-Trent, 76 Club.