The Overlanders

Members

Not to be confused with The Overlanders who had a No.1 UK hit with 'Michelle'.

Formed in Chester, Cheshire.

Managed by Mr. H. Williams of Chester.

According to publicity at the time, they changed their name on 1 October 1963 initially to Richard Dee And The Dee-Fenders, then almost immediately to Rick E. Darne and The Dee-Fenders, and finally Rick E. Darne And The Toplins after winning 'Toplin Beat Group Contest', sponsored by the Rael-Brook shirt company, the heats and semi-final of which were held at The Cavern in Liverpool in 1964. The final was held at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Cheshire on 10th August 1964 featuring twelve groups. 

UK Singles

1965 Sleigh Bells/Christmas Message                                                                                 Unicord UP 663

   (Credited to Rick E. Darn and the Toplins)

Known Gigs

24 Nov 1962 Chester, Blacon Community Centre.

An advert in The Cheshire Observer.