Lee Peterson and the Defenders

Members

Lee Peterson - vocals

Linda Kent - vocals

Mike Broomfield - guitar

Graham Cave - guitar

Roy Young - saxophone

Bob Brunning - bass guitar (Born: 1943 - Died: 18 Oct 2011)

John Gibson - drums

Formed in Bournemouth.

Bob Brunning was previously in The Valiants, and then Tony, Howard and the Dictators. In 1963 he joined The Sabres, fronted by his friend and fellow student teacher, Tony Blackburn. 

Bob Brunning was later in Five's Company who in 1966 recorded three singles for Pye.

Bob was then the original bass guitarist for Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac in July 1967. He was replaced by John McVie in December 1967. 

While still playing music in various bands, Bob Brunning became a full time teacher.

The Valiants

 

 

Members

 

Bob Brunning - bass guitar

 

Formed in Bournemouth.

Later evolved into Tony, Howard and the Dictators.

Bob Brunning was later in Lee Peterson and the Defenders, The Rovers (Bournemouth), Five's Company, Fleetwood Mac, and Savoy Brown Blues Band. He then had a long career as a teacher. 

The Rovers

 

 

Members

 

Tony Blackburn - vocals

Ed Roberts - guitar

Bob Brunning - bass guitar

Don Neilson - drums 

Formed in Bournemouth at the Bournemouth Municipal College.

Bob Brunning was previously in The Valiants (Bournemouth), who became Tony, Howard and the Dictators, Lee Peterson and the Defenders.

Bob Brunning was later in Five's Company, Fleetwood Mac, and Savoy Brown Blues Band. He then had a long career as a teacher. 

Tony Blackburn became a radio DJ working for Radio Caroline and then the BBC, and also had a career as a solo singer.

The Roadrunners

Members

Keith Collins - guitar, vocals

Mo ‘Dick’ Etherton - guitar

David Edwards - drums

Dave Hawkins - bass guitar

Spud Taylor - drums, vocals

Formed in Bournemouth, Dorset.

The Phantoms

Members

Lee Kerslake - drums (Died: 20 September 2020)

Formed in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Lee Kerslake was later in Uriah Heap and then played for Ozzy Osbourne on two of his solo albums.

 

The Crescendoes

Members

Harry Gee (Dave Gumbrell) - guitar

Joe E. Martin (Joe Hodgkins) - vocals

Ken Westwood - drums

Terry Squires - guitar

Jack C. Peters (Pete Ballam) - bass guitar

Keith Collins - guitar

Geoff Westwood - guitar

Dave Edwards - drums

Roger Deacon-Smith - bass guitar

Dave Luboff

Tony Luboff

Formed in Bournemouth.

Known Gigs

14 Jun 1963 Salisbury, City Hall. Supporting Julie Grant. With The Marauders, and Trudy Martell.
   (Billed as The Crescendos feat. Joe E. Martin).

The Cremation

Members

Robert Fripp - guitar

Howard Pettridge - bass guitar

Formed in Bournemouth in the early 1960s.

Robert Fripp was later in The Ravens, The League of Gentlemen, and King Crimson.

Shy Limbs

Members

Greg Lake - guitar, lead vocals
John Dickenson - keyboards, vocals
Malcolm Brasher - bass guitar, vocals
Andrew McCulloch - drums

Tony Sword - bass guitar
Alan Barry - guitar

Formed in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Greg Lake was previously in The Shame.
John Dickenson was previously in The Shame.
Malcolm Brasher was previously in The Shame.
Greg Lake was later in King Crimson, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.

The Shame

Members

Greg Lake - guitar, vocals
John Dickenson - organ, vocals
Malcolm Evill (Brasher) - bass guitar

Judi (Billy) Nims - drums

Jon Pettersen - guitar

Formed in Bournemouth.
Greg Lake was later in Shy Limbs, King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
John Dickenson was later in Shy Limbs.
Malcolm Brasher was later in Shy Limbs.

UK Singles

1967 Don't Go 'Way Little Girl/Dreams Don't Bother Me                                         MGM MGM 1349
   (Released 22 September 1967. A-Side written by Janis Ian.)

Known Gigs

14 Sep 1967 Southampton, Royal Pier. With The St. Louis Checks, The Change, and Brother Bung.

The League of Gentlemen

Left to right: Stan Lee, Tino Licinio, Reg Mathews, Robert Fripp, Gordon Haskell.












Members

Reg Matthews - vocals
Robert Fripp - guitar
Gordon Haskell - bass guitar
Tino Licinio - guitar, vocals
Stan Lee (Stan Levy) - drums

Formed in early 1964 in Bournemouth.
Robert Fripp, Gordon Haskell and Tino Licinio were previously in The Ravens.
Robert Fripp was also previously in The Cremation.
Reg Mathews left the group around 1965.
Robert Fripp was later in King Crimson.
This group is not to be confused with the group who released three UK singles from 1965 onwards.