Dave Kaye and the Dykons

Members

Dave Kaye (Dave Knowles) - vocals

John Middleton - rhythm guitar (Died: 2006)

Keith Staley - lead guitar

Mel (Malcolm) Froggatt - drums

John 'Smiler' Baker - bass guitar

Ivan Mann - vocals

Formed in Heanor, Derbyshire.

Managed by Albert Hand.

Dave Kaye replaced original vocalist Ivan Mann and The Dykons became Dave Kaye and the Dykons in 1962.

Dave Kaye recorded for Joe Meek at his studio, but Joe preferred to use his in-house musicians instead of The Dykons including drafting a young Jimmy Page.

Dave Kaye and the Dykons appeared in the film 'Elvis: That's the Way it Is' in 1970.

UK Singles

1964 A Fool Such As I/It's Nice In't It                                                                        Decca F 11866

   (Released 20 Mar 1964. Released as a solo record by 'Davy Kaye' owing to a mis-spelling of Dave's name)

1965 In My Way/All The Stars In Heaven                                                                 Decca F12073

   (Released 5 Feb 1965. Another single released as a solo record.)

1969 Yesterday When I Was Young/Say You Love Me                                            Major Minor MM 641

   (Released 19 September 1969)

Known Gigs

17 Jan 1964 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire. Incorrectly billed as Dave Kaye and the Diamonds.

20 Aug 1965 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.

4 Feb 1966 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street, Staffordshire.

1968 Leicester, De Montford Hall, Leicestershire.