Thursday, 13 July 2023

Ricky Storm and the Stormcats

 
 
Members
 
Ricky Storm (Geoff Bradbury) - lead vocals (Born: 1943)
Stu Lane - lead guitar, vocals (Born: 1 August 1945, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)
Keith Williams - rhythm guitar, vocals (Born: 13 February 1945, Huthwaite Village, Nottinghamshire)
Mick Hodgkinson - bass, saxophone, piano, vocals (Born: 17 September 1946, Rainsworth Village, Nottinghamshire - Died: 18 June 2007)
Ric Lee - drums (Born: Richard Lee, 20 October 1945, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)

Formed in Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Formerly known as Ricky Storm and The Tornados. They changed their name in September 1962 after the London group The Tornados had their first hit with 'Telstar'. 
Ricky Storm (Geoff Bradbury) left the band in 1963 and they continued as four-piece known simply as The Stormcats.
The Stormcats would eventually change their name to The Mansfields in September 1964 when they turned professional. 


Known Gigs

12 Jun 1962 Mansfield, Parochial Hall, Brunts Street. With The Deamons, and Johnny Gold and the Sovereigns. A Grand Dance.
Jul 1962 Mansfield, Granada Cinema, 10 West Gate.


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