The Trends

 

Members

 

Freddie Ryder - guitar, vocals (Born: 3 April 1942 - Died: 22 January 2021, London, England)

Tony Priestley - guitar

Mike Kelly - bass guitar

John Hayes - drums

 

Formed in Liverpool.

Previously known as The Beatcombers.

Signed to Larry Parnes management.

Played at the Star Club in Hamburg. 

Disbanded by the end of 1964.

UK Singles

1964 All My Loving/Sweet Little Miss Love                                                                 Piccadilly 7N 35171

   (Released January 1964.)

1964 You're A Wonderful One/The Way You Do The Things You Do                             Pye 7N 15644

   (Released 8th May 1964.)

Dave and the Diamonds

 

 

 

Left to right: Milky Mason, Dolly Hart, Dave Hooper, Mick Brooks, Terry Slade, Steve Gordon and Glen Elgood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Dave Hooper - vocals (Died: 2015)

Steve Gordon - guitar, vocals

Milky Mason - alto saxophone

Glen Elgood - sax

Terry Slade - drums

Ray Flacke - guitar

Dolly Hart - bass guitar

Jezz Loveland - bass guitar

Dave Greenaway - tea-chest bass

Colin - washboard

Vic Bailey - keyboards

Lawrey Smith - guitar

Mick Brookes - saxophone, guitar

Stuart Mason - tenor saxophone

Mark - trumpet

Stuart - trumpet

Chris Hart - trumpet

Brian Oakes - drums

Colin Enticott - bass guitar

Jeff Prior - bass guitar

Malc Dyne - keyboards

Mick Shilley - drums

Gordon Keene - bass guitar

Pete Keen - vocals

Alan David - vocals  

Dave and the Diamonds was formed in the 1950s as a skiffle band called The Blue Diamonds.

Many musicians have passed through the ranks over the years, hence the large list of members above.

The group gained solid work backing solo artists of the 1960s including Big Dee Irwin, from the USA,  Cilla Black and PJ Proby.

Played in Hamburg at the Star Club.

UK Singles

1965 I Walk The Lonely Night/You Do Love                                                     Columbia DB 7692

   (Released 10th September 1965)

The Trend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Norman Cummins - lead guitar, vocals

John Connolly - rhythm guitar, vocals

Pete Cole - bass, vocals
Frankie Morgan - drums

 

Mo Eccles - rhythm guitar

Phil Duke - bass guitar

 

Formed in Dagenham, Essex.

Formerly known as The Buddy's.

Pete Cole had previously played with The Prospectors.

Played in Germany many times. 

Backed American singing duo 'The Soul Sisters' for most of their tour of the UK in 1967.

 

 

Known Gigs

21 Apr 1967 London, Tiles Club, Oxford Street. Backing The Soul Sisters. With The Love Affair.

22 Apr 1967 Southsea, The Birdcage. Backing The Soul Sisters. With The Bizarre.

22 Apr 1967 London, The Speakeasy. Backing The Soul Sisters.

26 Apr 1967 London, Sibyllas. Backing The Soul Sisters.

27 Apr 1967 Stoke-On-Trent, The Golden Torch, Tunstall, Staffordshire. Backing The Soul Sisters. With The Toggery, and The Canadians.

 

 

 

Jimmy and the Rackets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

 

Jimmy Duncombe - guitar, vocals

Lawrence 'Curly' Spector - bass guitar

Barry Jeffers - piano

Reginald 'Buzz' Washington - drums

 

Jimmy Duncombe was previously in Sonny Steward and the Dynamos, The Continentals, and The Hearts.

In 1965 they reached number 1 in the German charts with 'Skinny Minnie'.

Disbanded in 1969.

Jimmy Duncombe was later in Supercountry.

Wayne Gibson and the Dynamic Sounds

Members

Wayne Gibson (Edward William Allen) - vocals (Born: 15 December 1942 - Died: 1 April 2004)
Mick Todman - lead guitar
Ray Rogers - bass
Pete Gillies - rhythm guitar
Larry Cole - drums (Died: October 2011)

Peter Cook - keyboards, piano (Peter was blind)
Danny Raider (Ken Hooker) - vocals

Formed in South London.
Previously called Danny Raider and The Tornados, with Ken Hooker on vocals as Danny Raider.
Managed by their agent Terry King.
Played in Germany from November 1962 at the 'Top Ten Club' in Hamburg and then the 'Top Ten Club' in Hanover from January 1963. Also played at the 'Tabu Club' in Cologne in February 1963.
Had a residency contract with BBC's 'Beat Room' which was extended for a third time in Oct 1964. They backed other artists on the show, like Millie Small.
Toured the UK with The Hollies, The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, and Jess Conrad with The Hi-Fi's. Marty Wilde stood in for The Dixie Cups for the Huddersfield gig. The tour started on 23rd October 1964.
Appeared in the film 'It's All Over Town (1964)' starring Lance Percival, Willie Rushton and Frankie Vaughan.
Disbanded in 1965.
Wayne Gibson later went solo and was represented by Starlite and King Limited agency.
Peter Cook later recorded as Peter London.
In May 1966 Gibson released a version of The Rolling Stones' 'Under My Thumb'. At that time it was not a hit, but in 1974 it was re-released and became a Top 20 hit in the UK charts and a favourite on the dance floors of the Northern Soul clubs. 

Known Gigs

23 Oct 1964 Tunbridge Wells, Essoldo. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
24 Oct 1964 Norwich, Theatre Royal. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
25 Oct 1964 Boston, Regal. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
26 Oct 1964 Haslemere, Rex. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
27 Oct 1964 Watford, Gaumont. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
28 Oct 1964 Ipswich, ABC. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
29 Oct 1964 Cannock, Danilo. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
30 Oct 1964 Dunstable, California. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
31 Oct 1964 Scunthorpe, Baths. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
1 Nov 1964 Leicester, De Montfort Hall. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
2 Nov 1964 Dartford, Granada. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
3 Nov 1964 Aylesbury, Granada. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
4 Nov 1964 London, Granada, Grantham. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
6 Nov 1964 Huddersfield, Essoldo. Supporting The Hollies. With Marty Wilde, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
7 Nov 1964 Birmingham, Plaza, Handsworth. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.
8 Nov 1964 Coventry, Coventry Theatre. Supporting The Hollies. With The Dixie Cups, The Tornados, Heinz and the Wild Boys, Jess Conrad with the Hi-Fi's, and Larry Burns as compere.

Dene Wayne and the Exiles

On stage at the Hit Club in the Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg.

 

 

Members

Dene Wayne - vocals

Pete Houston - bass guitar

Ken Lockwood - lead guitar

Keith Billington - drums

Thank you Pete Houston for letting me use these photos.

Formed in Crewe, Cheshire.

Went to Germany for two months in 1964.

Played in Hamburg, Germany in May 1964. Also played in Dortmund, Bremen, Munster, Osnabruck and Hamm, Germany.

Also played in Venlo in Holland during their German tour in June 1964.

By the end of November 1964 they changed their name to The Magic Moments.

Known Gigs

17 Nov 1963 Crewe, Town Hall. Supporting The Hollies.

23 Nov 1963 Crewe, Majestic Ballroom, High Street. Supporting Craig Douglas with The Rikki Allen Combo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 Nov 1963 Crewe, Town Hall. Supporting The Undertakers.

7 Dec 1963 Crewe, Majestic Ballroom, High Street. Supporting Mike Sarne and the Innocents.

8 Dec 1963 Crewe, Town Hall. Supporting Tony Meehan and His Combo.

22 Dec 1963 Crewe, Town Hall. Supporting Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders.

24 Dec 1963 Crewe, Majestic Ballroom, High Street. Supporting Cliff Adams and the Twilights. With Gerry Levene and the Avengers, and Gary B Goode and the Hotrods.

28 Feb 1964 Crewe, St. Barnabas Church Hall. With Dave Venus and the Rockets.

15 Mar 1964 Crewe, Town Hall.

15 May 1964 Hamburg, Hit Club, Germany. With Danny Burns and the Phantoms.

4 Jul 1964 Crewe, Majestic Ballroom. With Pat Wayne and the Beachcombers, and Gary B Good and the Hotrods.

18 Jul 1964 Crewe, Majestic Ballroom. Supporting The Cockneys.

24 Nov 1964 Gorleston, Floral Hall. Billed as The Sensational Magic Moments.

5 Feb 1966 Nantwich, Civic Hall. With Phil Ryan and the Crescents.

6 Feb 1966 Crewe, Topteens Club, Town Hall. With The Pacifics.

1 Jul 1968 Chester, Quaintways. With Jimmy Cliff with Wynder K. Frog, and The Pattern People.

10 Aug 1968 Warmington Grange Country Club, Cheshire. With The Roy Rich Trio, and Paul Donnar.

A poster from the Hit Club in Hamburg, Germany. The Liverpool Sound, although neither Dene Wayne and the Exiles nor Danny Burns and the Phantoms (not Dany Bird) were from Liverpool.

Steve Brett and the Mavericks

Members

Steve Brett (Davies) - vocals, guitar
Robert Nelson (Lightwood) - lead guitar
Rick Dene - bass guitar
Gary James (Huntbatch) - drums

Dave "Toffee" Holland - bass guitar
Pete Bickley - bass guitar, vocals
Phil Burnell - guitar, vocals
Neville 'Noddy' Holder - lead guitar, vocals
Gerry Kibble - drums
Terry Taylor - saxophone
Peter Bryan - saxophone
Steve Green - drums
Graham Franklin - bass guitar


Formed in Wolverhampton, West Midlands in the early 1960s.
Steve Brett had been singing around the West Midlands since the late 1950s.
Won the 'Big Beat' contest held at the Gaumont Cinema, Wolverhampton in 1962.
Appeared several times on local television's 'For Teenagers Only'.
Played in Hamburg, Germany in 1963.
The original Mavericks disbanded by the end of 1964 and Steve Brett enlisted another group, Walsall-based The Memphis Cut-Outs to be his new backing band and called them The Mavericks.
Dave Holland later played bass for many jazz artists, including Miles Davis.
Played in Germany in 1965.
Noddy Holder, Pete Bickley and Gerry Kibble left in 1965 not long after returning from Germany.
Peter Bryan, Steve Green and Graham Franklin joined in 1965.

Known Gigs

14 Dec 1963 Nantwich, Town Hall, Cheshire. With Janice Nicholls, Miar Davies, Brian Gulliver and the Travellers.

21 Dec 1963 Birmingham, West Midlands. With Carl Wayne and the Vikings, The Sherwoods, and Danny King and the Majestics.
19 Jan 1964 Burton upon Trent, 76 Club, High Street. With Miar Davies.
1 Mar 1965 Stafford, The Staffordshire Yeoman, West Way. With Gerry Byrnes and the Invaders.
27 Mar 1966 Nantwich, Beau Brummel Club, Alvaston Hall Hotel, Middlewich Road. Supporting The Fourmost.

Lee Curtis and the All Stars

Members

 

Lee Curtis (Peter Flannery) - vocals

Frank Bowen - lead guitar (Born: 19 Dec 1943 - Died: 25 October 1967)

Tony Waddington - rhythm guitar, vocals

Wayne Bickerton - bass guitar, vocals

Bernie Rogers - drums

 

Pete Best - drums

 

Formed in Liverpool.

The lineup of the All Stars changed many times.

 

Known Gigs

 

27 Aug 1962 Birkenhead, Majestic Ballroom, Cheshire. 

3 Sep 1962 Birkenhead, Majestic Ballroom, Cheshire.

Ricky Bowden and the Escorts

Members

Ricky Bowden (David P....) - vocals
Ian ? - lead guitar
Chris - drums
Big John - bass
Little John - rhythm guitar

Formed in Dartford, Kent.
Turned professional in 1962.
In 1963 the group went to Cologne in Germany for a five-week engagement at the Storyville Club.

Known Gigs

25 Sep 1962 Bournemouth, Royal Ballrooms.
18 Nov 1962 Margate, Rendezvous Club, Dreamland.

The Beatles

Members

John Lennon - guitar, piano, organ, vocals
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, guitar, piano, vocals
George Harrison - guitar, sitar, vocals
Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) - drums, percussion, vocals

Pete Best - drums
Chas Newby - bass guitar
Jimmy Nichol - drums
Johnny Hutchinson - drums (stand-in)

Evolved out of The Quarrymen who were formed in 1957.
Managed by Alan Williams and then by Brian Epstein.
Chas Newby played with The Beatles for four gigs in December 1960. Newby had previously been in The Blackjacks with Pete Best.
Johnny Hutchinson played drums for a few gigs between the sacking of Pete Best and the availability of Ringo Starr.


Too much has been written about The Beatles already so only some information will be included here for reference concerning other groups and singers.

Known Gigs

26 Mar 1962 Liverpool, Apollo Roller Rink, Moreton. Supported by The Renegades, and The Undertakers.

30 Sep 1962 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. Supported by The Red River Jazzmen, and Clay Ellis and the Raiders. 

 

21 Apr 1963 London, Empire Pool, Wembley. With Cliff Richard and the Shadows, Billy Fury, The Tornados, The Beatles, Joe Brown and His Bruvvers, The Brook Brothers with The Rhythm and Blues Group, Mike Berry with the Innocents, Adam Faith with The Roulettes, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Frank Ifield, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan Group, Mark Wynter, The Springfields, and The Joe Loss Orchestra. NME Annual Poll Winners Concert 1962-63.

Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes

Members

 

Ted 'Kingsize' Taylor - guitar, vocals (Died: January 2023)

Gibson Kemp - drums

 

Also known as Ted Taylor and the Dominoes.

 

Known Gigs

 

14 May 1960 Liverpool, Lathom Hall, Seaforth. With The Deltones, and Cliff Roberts and the Rockers. The Beatles, as The Silver Beats, auditioned in the interval.

21 May 1960 Liverpool, Lathom Hall, Seaforth. With The Deltones. The Beatles were booked to appear but went on a tour of Scotland with Johnny Gentle, but didn't inform the venue.

22 Feb 1961 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With Cliff Roberts and the Rockers.

10 Nov 1961 Wallasey, New Brighton, Tower Ballroom. With The Beatles, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, The Remo Four and Gerry and the Pacemakers. 'Operation Big Beat'.

3 Feb 1963 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. 8 Hour Rhythm and Blues Marathon. With The Beatles, The Fourmost, The Swinging Blue Genes, The Merseybeats, Earl Preston and the TT's, The Hollies, and The Roadrunners.

The Plebs

Members

Terry Crowe - vocals, harmonica
Chris Dennis - organ
Mick Dunford (Michael Forde) - lead guitar
Danny McCulloch - bass guitar (Born: 18 July 1945 – Died: 29 January 2015)
Derek Sirmon - drums

Dave Maine - drums

Formed in Woking.
Terry Crowe and Mick Dunford had previously been in The Nashville Teens.
Mick Dunford had previously been in The Cruisers Rock Combo.
Danny McCulloch had previously been in The Avro Boys, Tony Craven and the Casuals, Frankie Reid and the Casuals, and Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages.
Derek Sirmon had previously been in The Conchords, Mike Dee and the Jaywalkers, Frankie Reid and the Casuals, and Screaming Lord Sutch and the Savages.
The Plebs backed Jess Conrad and Mark Wynter on tour before recording their only single release on Decca.
Appeared on 'Ready Steady Go' on 20 November 1964 playing their single and also backing Jerry Lee Lewis. They were the only artists playing live in the studio.
Backed Jerry Lee Lewis when he was on tour in England and Europe in 1964.
Dave Maine replaced Derek Sirmon a few weeks before the group disbanded.
Disbanded in spring 1965.
Terry Crowe and Mick Dunford later formed The Pentad.
Terry Crowe was briefly in Renaissance in 1970/71.
Mick Dunford joined Renaissance in 1970 and stayed with them for several years in the 1970s.
Danny McCulloch was later in The Carl Douglas Set, Eric Burdon and the Animals, and briefly as a replacement bass player in Renaissance. He was also a session musician.

UK Singles

1964 Bad Blood/Babe I'm Gonna Leave You                                                                   Decca F 12006
   (Released 30 October 1964)

Known Gigs

The Black Knights

Members

 

Ken Griffiths - vocals, rhythm guitar (Born: 1942, Neston-on-the-Wirral, Cheshire)

Bill Kenny - bass guitar, vocals (Born: 1942)

Taffy Jones - drums 

 

Allan Schroeder - drums (Born: 19 April 1942 - Died: 28 December 2024)

 

Formed in Liverpool in 1962.

Ken Griffiths was previously in The Falcons, a skiffle group, and The Corinthians.

Taffy Jones left to join The Tempos and was replaced by Allan Schroeder.

Allan Schroeder had previously been in Cliff Roberts and the Rockers.

Managed by Norman Hurst.

Appeared in the film 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'.

Toured the UK with The Animals and The Moody Blues.

Had a six-week residency at the Star Club in Hamburg.

Disbanded late 1965.

Allan Schroeder reformed the band under the same name in 1995, performing live in the 1990s and 2000s, often as part of the Merseycats, Cheshire Cats, Lankycats and MerseyRats charity organisations.

UK Singles

1965 I Gotta Woman/Angel of Love                                                                        Columbia DB 7443
   (Released 8 Jan 1965. A-side and B-side were both written by Ken Griffiths. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios (formerly called EMI Studios). Produced by George Martin.)

Known Gigs

2 Apr 1963 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With The Dennisons, Lee Shondell and the Boys, and The Citrons.
10 Aug 1963 St. Helens, Y.M.C.A. Youth Club. With The Sunsets.
16 Apr 1965 Liverpool, Orrell Park Ballroom, Moss Lane. With Tiffany's Dimensions, and The Mersey Gonks.
2 Jun 1965 Liverpool, Grafton Ballroom, West Derby Road. With Tony Jackson and the Vibrations, The Dennisons, The Hillsiders, and The Halers with Samantha.
19 Jun 1965 Liverpool, Orrell Park Ballroom, Moss Lane. With Tiffany's Thoughts, and The Mersey Gonks.

The Nashpool Four

Members

Sid Edwards - lead guitar
Eddy Edwards - drums
Harry Skully - bass guitar
Tommy (Husky) Huskinson - saxophone (Died: 27 Jan 2018)

Allen Burton - bass guitar
Robby Deka (Shenton) - organ
Reg Welsh - guitar

Sid Edwards, Eddy Edwards and Harry Skully has previously been in The Nutrockers.
Auditioned in front of Henry Henroid at the Rialto Ballroom, Liverpool in December 1963, to be considered for playing at The Star Club in Hamburg.
Played at the Star Club in Hamburg in 1964 as a 6-piece with a the name shortened to The Nashpool.
Allen Burton was previously in The Valkyries.
Sid Edwards also played bass guitar with Gerry de Ville and The City Kings, Lee Shondell and the Capitols, Groups Inc (in France at USA Air Bases) and Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.

Derry Wilkie and the Others

Members

Derry Wilkie - vocals (Born: 10 January 1941, Kent Gardens, Liverpool - Died: 22 December 2001)
Willie Van Geffen - lead guitar

Howard Morris - bass guitar
Phil Kenzie - tenor saxophone
Tommy Bennett - drums

Bob Montgomery - bass guitar
Ernie Hayes - lead guitar
Derek Bond - bass guitar
Mike Holmes - drums

In late 1963, Freddy Starr needed a group to take to Germany with him. So several members of Derry Wilkie and the Pressmen left for Germany without warning. Dave Carden, Dave Roberts, Bob Pears and Ainsley Dunbar went to Hamburg as The Flamingos backing Freddy Starr till the end of 1964. Derry Wilkie and Phil Kenzie were forced to form another group in early 1964 to satisfy bookings with Willie Van Geffen on lead guitar, Howard Morris on bass guitar and Tommy Bennett brought back briefly on drums, but soon to be replaced by Mike Holmes.
Mike Homes had previously been in The Four Dees.
Derek Bond had previously been in The Rainchecks.
Derry Wilkie and the Others played all over the UK and also travelled to Germany to play the clubs.
Disbanded in mid 1965 and Derry, Ernie Hayes, Derek Bond, Phil Kenzie and Mike Holmes reformed Derry Wilkie and the Pressmen once more.

Howie Casey and the Seniors

Members

Howie Casey - saxophone
Brian Griffiths - lead guitar
Freddie Fowell - vocals
Derry Wilkie - vocals (Born: 10 January 1941, Kent Gardens, Liverpool - Died: 22 December 2001)
Phil Whitehead - bass guitar
Frank Wibberley - drums

Lu Walters - bass guitar
Frank Bowen - bass guitar (Born: 19 Dec 1943 - Died: 25 October 1967)
John O'Hara - bass guitar
Kenny Hardin - drums

Formed in 1961 in Liverpool after Derry Wilkie and the Seniors temporarily split.
First Liverpool beat group to make a record in 1962.
Frank Bowen replaced Phil Whitehead on bass guitar.
Lu Walters briefly replaced Frank Bowen on bass guitar. Lou Walters had been in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.
Disbanded in June 1962.
Frederick Fowell joined The Midnighters as Freddie Starr.
Brian Griffiths joined The Big Three.
Howie Casey joined Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes.
Frank Wibberley joined The Lee Eddie Five.
Derry Wilkie later fronted the Pressmen as Derry and the Pressmen. He also fronted Derry Wilkie and the Others and was later involved in Screaming Lord Sutch's Savages.

Bobby Sansom and the Giants

Members

Bobby Sansom - vocals
Trevor Duplock - guitar, vocals
Mick Grimwade - bass guitar
Bill Smith - lead guitar (Died: December 2017)
John Hills - drums

Formed in Brighton.
John Hills and Trevor Duplock had previously been in The Sapphires.
Auditioned in front of Henry Henroid at the Rialto Ballroom, Liverpool in December 1963, to be considered for playing at The Star Club in Hamburg.
Played The Cavern in Liverpool and The Star Club in Hamburg in March and April 1964.
Toured Germany with Jerry Lee Lewis in 1964.
Bobby Sansom left in the summer of 1964 and went to the USA.
The band continued as The Giants and eventually became Tony Grant and the Giants.

UK Singles

1963 There's a Place/Lucille                                                                                            Oriole CB 1873
   (Released 7 June 1963)

1963 Where Have You Been/Do You Promise                                                                Oriole CB 1888
   (Released Nov 1963)

Known Gigs

23 Jan 1964 Brighton, Starlight Rooms.
16 Feb 1964 East Grinstead, Whitehall.
3 Mar 1964 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. With The Dions, The Roadrunners, and The Rockin' Rivals.
14 Mar 1964 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Supported by Jimmy Crawford and the Shantells.
25 Apr 1964 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street, Lunchtime session. With The Hideaways, and The Soundsmen.
25 Apr 1964 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. Evening session. With The Valkyries, and The Soundsmen.
12 May 1964 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. Lunchtime session. With The Redcaps.
12 May 1964 Liverpool, The Cavern, Mathew Street. Evening session. With  The Clayton Squares, Carol and the Corvettes, and The Diamonds.

In Doncaster.

Robb Storme and the Whispers

Members

 

Robb Storme (Robert Scales) - vocals (Died: 2018)

Kenny Street - guitar

John Eddowes - tea-chest bass (Green Light skiffle group only)

Pete Wilson aka Wil Malone aka Wilson Malone - drums (Born: Hornsey, North London)

Riff Marlowe - guitar

Norman Shapiro - guitar

Raz Reagan - bass guitar

Chuck Hardy - guitar (Died: 24 March 2023)

Jim St. Pier - saxophone, keyboards (Joined Feb 1962)

Eddie McManus - bass guitar

Garry Hooper - bass guitar

Tony Ollard - guitar (Died: 10 August 2018, Como, Italy)

Lewis Collins - bass guitar

 

Formed in Crouch End, North London out of the skiffle group Green Light.

John Eddowes stepped down as tea-chest bass player when the group began to play rock 'n' roll and pop. Eddowes then became the manager.

Later managed by Harold Davison when they backed Paul and Barry Ryan for live dates and on some recordings.

Ken Street left to join Emile Ford and the Checkmates. 

Guitarists Riff Marlowe and Norman Shapiro joined together with Raz Reagan on bass guitar.

Norman Shapiro left to form The Rokes and was replaced by Chuck Hardy on guitar.

Riff Marlowe left to join a band in Dublin.

Jim St. Pier joined in February 1962 on saxophone. 

Robb Storme took part in 'A Song for Europe' in February 1962 in which there was a televised competition to decide which song would represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest later that year. The song Robb sang was 'Pretty Hair and Angel Eyes', which was also released as a single. He came 5th, losing out to Ronnie Carroll singing 'Ring-A-Ding Girl'. Also taking part was Donna Douglas who sang 'The Message in the Bottle'. She came 3rd.

On 14th November 1965, Jim St. Pier's wife, who was champion swimmer Patricia Baines (Commonwealth Games 1962), swam with some others from the shore to the Radio Caroline ship as part of a publicity stunt. A Daily Mirror reporter was present, but unfortunately could not get the pictures back to the newspaper offices in time to go to press.

On Monday 22nd November 1965 the group recorded an 'EMI Friday Spectacular' for Radio Luxembourg in Manchester Square, London, which was broadcast on the following Friday.

Later known as The Robb Storme Group and then The Orange Bicycle.

Robb Storme also recorded as a solo artist with orchestral backing.

Jim St. Pier left in June 1967.

Wilson Malone, Robb Storme, Garry Hooper and Jim St. Pier were featured on an album called 'Funnysad Music' by The Wilson Malone Voiceband released in 1968, which was a recording project by Wilson Malone.

Jim St. Pier continued to play music in local bands.

 

Thanks to Jim St. Pier for providing additional information and many gig dates.

Jim St. Pier in 2023.

 

UK Singles

 

1960 One Thousand Nine Hundred And When/I Don't Need Your Love Anymore                      Decca F 11282

   (Robb Storme only. Released 28 October 1960.)

1961 Music/Five Minutes More                                                                                           Decca F 11313

   (Robb Storme only. Released January 1961.)

1961 Near You/Lonely Town                                                                                               Decca F 11364

   (Released 23 June 1961.)

1961 Earth Angel/Transistor Sister                                                                                      Decca F 11388

   (Released 8 September 1961. B-Side credited to Robb Storme only.)

1962 Pretty Hair And Angel Eyes/A Mile Of Broken Hearts                                                   Decca F 11432

   (Released 9 February 1962. Credited to Robb Storme only. A-Side entered into 'A Song for Europe'.)

1963 Sixteen Years Ago Tonight/Surprise Surprise                                                                Pye 7N 15515

   (Released March 1963. Credited to Robb Storme only.)

1963 Happens Ev'ryday/Surprise, Surprise                                                                   Piccadilly 7N 35133

   (Released 16 July 1963. B-Side credited to Robb Storme only.)

1964 To Know Her Is To Love Her/Bu-Bop-A-Lu-Bop-A-Lie                                             Piccadilly 7N 35160

   (Released 7 January 1964.)

1965 Love Is Strange/Shy Guy                                                                                            Pye 7N 15819

   (Released 19 March 1965. B-Side written by Wilson Malone of the Whispers.)

1965 Where Is My Girl/Double Oh Seven                                                                       Columbia DB 7756

   (Released 12 November 1965. "Reviewed in Melody Maker by Pete Townshend who later nicked my piano riff for "Substitute", something he admits to." (Source: Jim St. Pier))

1966 Here Today/But Cry                                                                                             Columbia DB 7993

   (Released 26 August 1966. Credited to The Robb Storme Group. Reached No. 51 in the Record Mirror 'Bubbling Under' chart.)

 

 

Record Mirror 10th September 1966 issue.

An article from Record Mirror 10th September 1966 issue.

UK EPs

1961 Wheels/Earth Angel/Near You/Bye Bye Blues/Hand Me Down My Walking Cane      Decca DFE 6700

   (Released December 1961.)

 

UK Television Appearances

 

11 Feb 1962 A Song for Europe - BBC Television. Robb Storme only. Other entrants were Johnny Angel, The Brook Brothers, Ronnie Carroll, Karl Denver, Donna Douglas, Frank Ifield, Jackie Lee, Kenny Lynch, Brad Newman, Rikki Price, and Doug Sheldon.

9 Feb 1964 Thank Your Lucky Stars - ABC Television. With The Dave Clark Five, Cilla Black, and The Crystals.

14 Feb 1964 Look Around - ITV Border Television.

 

9 Apr 1964 Scottish TV

 

10 Apr 1966 SOS The Record Star Show - BBC One London. Empire Pool, Wembley. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Chris Andrews and the Hook, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames, Adam Faith and the Impacts, Wayne Fontana, The Fortunes, Rolf Harris with The Tony Hatch Group, Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, Manfred Mann, The Moody Blues, Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Sandie Shaw and The Streamliners, The Spencer Davis Group, Jackie Trent with The Tony Hatch Group.

 

8 May 1966 Tarbuck at the Prince of Wales. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Dusty Springfield, Peter Knight and his Orchestra, The Mike Sammes Singers, and The Pamela Devis Dancers. Hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck.

 

9 May 1966 Action. Associated Television (ATV). Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Dudley Moore. Hosted by Pete Murray. 

4 Jul 1966 Action. Associated Television (ATV). Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

 

21 Sep 1966 Scene at 6.30. Granada TV. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

26 Sep 1966 Action. Associated Television (ATV). Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

 

1 Oct 1966 The Late Late Show, Ireland. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

 

28 Nov 1966 Gangway. Tyne Tees TV. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

 

 

UK Radio Appearances

11 Aug 1962 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. With Joe Brown and the Bruvvers, Humphrey Lyttleton and His Band, Dinah Kaye, Steve Benbow, Joy and Dave, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, Arthur Greenslade and the Gee-Men. Introduced by Brian Matthew.

 

26 Nov 1965 EMI Friday Spectacular - Radio Luxembourg

   (Recorded on 22 November 1965.)

 

7 May 1966 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Billed as The Robb Storme Group. With The Bachelors, Small Faces, The Rockin' Berries, The Mindbenders, The Ladybirds, and Les Reed and His Orchestra. Introduced by Brian Matthew. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (Recorded on 25 April 1966.)

 

9 Jul 1966 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Troggs, Chris Farlowe, Stevie Lewis, Robie Porter, The Action, and Arthur Greenslade and the Gee-Men. Introduced by Brian Matthew. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (Recorded on 27 June 1966.) 

 

11 Jul 1966 Swing Into Summer - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Raymond Agoult and His Players, The Jerry Allen Quartet, Johnny arthey and His Band, Kenny Ball's Jazzmen, The Banjoliers directed by Jack Mandel, Denny Boyce and His Orchestra, Colin Day, The Jack Dorsey Big Band, Ray Ellington and His Music, Joe 'Mr. Piano' Henderson, The Ivy League, Jackie Lee, The Maple Leaf Four, Janie Marden, The Morgan James Duo, The Migil Five, Mrs. Mills at her piano, Jack Nathan and His Band, Sid Phillips and His Band, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Judd Proctor Quartet, The Searchers, The Settlers, Wout Steenhuis, Johnny Towers, Unit Four Plus Two, and Roger Whittaker. Introduced by Gay Byrne.

   (Paul and Barry Ryan with Robb Storme and the Whispers recorded on 16 May 1966.)

 

16 Jul 1966 Swing Into Summer - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Jerry Allen Quartet, Johnny Arthey and His Band, Kenny Ball's Jazzmen, Ray Ellington and His Music, Joe ' Mr. Piano ' Henderson, The Ivy League, The Maple Leaf Four, Janie Marden, The Morgan James Duo, The Migil Five, Mrs. Mills, Sid Phillps and His Band, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Judd Proctor Quartet, The Searchers, The Settlers, Wout Steenhuis, Johnny Towers, and Unit Four Plus Two.

   (Paul and Barry Ryan with Robb Storme and the Whispers recorded on 16 May 1966.) 

 

10 Sep 1966 Swing Into Summer - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Johnny Arthey and His Band, The Alabama Hayriders, Mr. Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazzband, The Carrolls, The Karl Denver Trio, The Fortunes, The Gibsons, Joe 'Mr. Piano' Henderson, The Hollies, Don Lang and His Frantic Five, Terry Lightfoot's Jazzmen, Susan Maughan, The Men About Town, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Rockin' Berries, Russ Sainty, Harold Smart at the electric organ, Wout Steenhuis, and The Transatlantics. Introduced by Simon Dee.

24 Sep 1966 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Los Bravos, The Magic Lanterns, Truly Smith, Miki Dallon, Mo and Steve, and Arthur Greenslade and His Orchestra. Introduced by Brian Matthew. Billed as The Robb Storme Group. 

   (Paul and Barry Ryan with The Robb Storme Group recorded on 12 Sep 1966.)

 

10 Oct 1966 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With The Johnny Arthey Band, The Brian Dee Trio, The Gibsons, The Richard Holmes Quartet, and The Stan Reynolds Octet. Introduced by John Benson. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (The Robb Storme Group recorded on 28 Sep 1966.)

 

13 Oct 1966 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With The Johnny Arthey Band, The Brian Dee Trio, The Gibsons, The Richard Holmes Quartet, and The Stan Reynolds Octet. Introduced by John Benson. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (The Robb Storme Group recorded on 28 Sep 1966.)

 

24 Oct 1966 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With The Alan Elsdon Jazz Band, The Brian Dee Trio, Strawberry Hill Boys, The Mike Smith Band, and The Stan Reynolds Octet. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (The Robb Storme Group recorded on 28 Sep 1966.)

 

27 Oct 1966 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With The Alan Elsdon Jazz Band, The Brian Dee Trio, Strawberry Hill Boys, The Mike Smith Band, and The Stan Reynolds Octet. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (The Robb Storme Group recorded on 28 Sep 1966.)

 

19 Nov 1966 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Billed as The Robb Storme Group. With Tom Jones and the Squires, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, and The Bystanders. Introduced by Brian Matthew. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

29 Dec 1966 Pop North - BBC Light Programme. With Chris Farlowe. Introduced by Ray Moore. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (The Robb Storme Group recorded on 22 Dec 1966.)

 

9 Jan 1967 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With Freddie and the Dreamers, Laura Lee, Danny Street, Mike Mercado with The Michael John Chorus, The Steve Evans Trio with Angela Christian, The Johnny Howard Band, and The Johnny Patrick Big Band. Introduced by John Benson. Billed as The Robb Storme Group. 

   (Robb Storme Group recorded on 21 Dec 1966.)

 

12 Jan 1967 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With Freddie and the Dreamers, Laura Lee, Danny Street, Mike Mercado with The Michael John Chorus, The Steve Evans Trio with Angela Christian, The Johnny Howard Band, and The Johnny Patrick Big Band. Introduced by John Benson. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

23 Jan 1967 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Steve Evans Quartet with Angela Christian, The Freemen, The George Fierstone Band, and The Johnny Patrick Big Band. Introduced by David Hamilton. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

26 Jan 1967 Swingalong - BBC Light Programme. With Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Steve Evans Quartet with Angela Christian, The Freemen, The George Fierstone Band, and The Johnny Patrick Big Band. Introduced by David Hamilton. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

25 Feb 1967 Saturday Club - BBC Light Programme. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Alan Price Set, Freddie and the Dreamers, Sandy Posey, Kenny Lynch, The Gnomes of Zurich, and The Peter Smith Group. Introduced by Brian Matthew. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

   (Robb Storme Group backing Paul and Barry Ryan recorded on 20 Feb 1967.)

 

 

Known Recording Sessions

 

26 Nov 1965 Recording

10 Feb 1966 Recording

28 Mar 1966 Recording with Paul and Barry Ryan.

27 May 1966 Recording 'Here Today'.

5 Oct 1966 Recording at Advision Studios with Paul and Barry Ryan.

21 Oct 1966 Recording at Lansdowne Studios.

31 Oct 1966 Recording at Lansdowne Studios. 

9 Feb 1967 Recording, Lansdowne Studios.

 

Known Gigs

 

10 Feb 1961 Dunstable, California Ballroom. With Ricky Dean and the 4'D's.

23 Apr 1961 Drogheda, Abbey Ballroom, Ireland. With The Woodchoppers.

19 May 1961 Dunstable, California Ballroom. With Gary Mills, and The Chequers.

11 Jul 1961 Waterford, Olympia, Ireland. With The Andy Hennessy Showband.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 Dec 1961 Dunstable, California Ballroom. 

 

1962

 

21 Apr 1962 Ramsey, Gaiety Ballroom. With Rita and Paul, and Pete Kariman and the Tropics.

22 Apr 1962 Aldershot, Palais.
24 - 29 Apr 1962 Scottish Tour - including Falcon Theatre, Glasgow supporting Matt Monro.

26 May 1962 Aylesbury, Grosvenor Ballroom. Supported by The Magnificent Six.
28 Jun - 17 Jul 1962 Irish Tour.

    15 Jul 1962 Bundoran, Astoria, Co.Donegal, Ireland.
22 Jul 1962 Sandown and Shanklin Isle Of Wight. Supporting Craig Douglas.
31 Jul - 11 Nov 1962 French and German US Bases. Cabaret shows including four in one night! 

Article from Disc 10 Nov 1962.

19 Nov 1962 Liverpool, Empire Theatre. Supporting Danny Williams. With Chas McDevitt and Shirley Douglas, and Mal Hollander and Esther Hart. Twice nightly for 1 week.

Nov/Dec 1962 Brighton, Hippodrome. Supporting Danny Williams. Twice nightly for 1 week.

Dec 1962 Newcastle, Empire. Supporting Danny Williams. Twice nightly for 1 week.

 

1963

 

5 Jan 1963 London, Roaring 20's Club, Carnaby Street.

12 Jan 1963 Herne Bay, King's Hall. The night the sea froze!
18 - 21 Jan 1963 Scottish Tour.
1 Feb 1963 Streatham, Ice Rink.

2 Feb 1963 Ramsay, Gaiety Ballroom. With Johnny and the Crestas.
16 Mar 1963 Manchester, Oasis Club.
22 - 26 Mar 1963 Scottish Tour.

Apr 1963 Cologne, Storyville Club, Germany. Residency for a month. 

4 May 1963 Dunstable, California Ballroom. With Terry Franks and the Avalons.

12 May 1963 Manchester, Oasis Club.
13 May 1963 London, Cafe Des Artistes, Fulham. This was the first of many gigs they played at this venue.

19 May 1963 Manchester, Oasis Club.
3 Jun 1963 London, Botwell House, Hayes. Probably the first British Open Air Festival with Del Shannon, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer, Freddie and the Dreamers.

15 Jun 1963 Aylesbury, Walton Hall. With The Cavaliers.

5 Jul 1963 London, Alexandra Palace. Supporting Gene Vincent. With The Barron Knights, John Barry Seven, Cyril Davies and His Rhythm and Blues Allstars, Craig Douglas, Shane Fenton and the Fentones, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Barrie James Show.
6 Jul 1963 London, Savoy Ballroom, Catford. First of many gigs at this venue.

 

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18 Aug 1963 River Boat to Margate. This was a 'Beat Boat' trip on the Thames from London to Margate and back. 14 bands played including The Hollies, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, Freddie and the Dreamers, and Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers. The trip cost £2.10.00 and - wait for it - you could pay by installments!  

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Sep 1963 Frankfurt, Storyville Club, Germany. 2 week residency.

Sep 1963 Cologne, Storyville Club, Germany. 2 week residency.

5 Oct 1963 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Supported by The Gamblers.
17 - 21 Oct 1963 Cornish Tour.
11 Nov 1963 London, Savoy, Catford. Supported by The Who.
28 Dec 1963 Halifax, Marlborough Hall.
31 Dec 1963 Margate, Dreamland, Kent. With Jimmy Powell and the Five Dimensions, and The Rock-a-Beats.

 

1964

 

31 Jan 1964 Winchester, Lido Ballroom. Supported by The Plymouth Sounds. 

2 Jan 1964 Luton, Majestic Ballroom, Bedfordshire.
4 Jan 1964 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Supported by Patrick Dane and the Quiet Five.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 Jan 1964 Loughborough, Loughborough College, Leicestershire.
31 Jan 1964 Winchester, Lido.
7 Feb 1964 Isle of Man, Villa Marina.
22 Feb 1964 Herne Bay, Starlite Ballroom.
28 Feb 1964 London, Jazz Cellar, Kingston.
6 Mar 1964 Exeter, Exeter University.
7 Mar 1964 Uxbridge, Burtons. The first of many gigs at this venue.
14 Mar 1964 Lyme Regis, Woodmans Hall.
15 Mar 1964 Southampton, Royal Pier.
19 Mar 1964 Bradford, Bradford University.
20 Mar 1964 Sale, Locarno.
24 Mar 1964 High Wycombe, Town Hall.
26 Mar 1964 Bath, Regency. The first of many at this venue.
28 Mar 1964 Harpenden, Public Hall.

2 Apr 1964 Luton, Majestic Ballroom, Bedfordshire.
8 - 12 Apr 1964 Scottish Tour including Scottish TV on the 9th April.
17 Apr 1964 Milford Haven
18 Apr 1964 Swindon, Locarno.
21 Apr 1964 Haverfordwest, Stage Show County Theatre.
24 Apr 1964 Leicester, Il Rondo.

30 Apr 1964 London, Lyons Corner House, Leicester Square.
4 May 1964 Bridgwater, Town Hall, Somerset.
15 May 1964 Leeds, Leeds University.
22 May 1964 Wellington, Sankey Ballroom.
29 May 1964 Redcar, Windsor Ballroom.
1 Jun 1964 Solihull, Civic Hall, West Midlands.
3 - 7 Jun 1964 Scottish Tour.
13 Jun 1964 Dartford, Scala Ballroom, Kent.
14 Jun 1964 Great Yarmouth, Hippodrome. With The Swinging Blue Jeans.
25 Jun 1964 Newcastle Upon Tyne, Mayfair Ballroom. With Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers.
26 Jun 1964 Liverpool, Locarno.
3 Jul 1964 East Grinstead, White Hall, West Sussex.
12 Jul 1964 Bridlington, Stage Show Spa Hall.
17 Jul 1964 Stonehaven, Scotland.
18 Jul 1964 Dunoon, Queens Hall, Scotland.

19 Jul 1964 Great Yarmouth, Hippodrome, Norfolk.
26 Jul 1964 Blackpool, Winter Gardens. (With The Beatles playing next door in Opera House)
31 Jul 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. First of many at this venue.
2 Aug 1964 Chesterfield, Victoria Hall.
3 Aug 1964 Brighton, Corn Exchange.
11 Aug 1964 London, Bishops Park Theatre, Fulham.
14 - 22 Aug 1964 Scottish Tour

20 Aug 1964 Elgin, Two Red Shoes Ballroom, Scotland. Elgin Jazz Club presents. 

29 Aug 1964 Swindon, Locarno. 

4 Sep 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
6 Sep 1964 Mansfield, Palais.
17 Sep 1964 Luton, Majestic.
18 Sep 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The Orients.
24 Sep 1964 Salisbury, City Hall.
30 Sep 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
3 Oct 1964 Swindon, Locarno.

6 - 14 Oct 1964 Tour of Poland with Helen Shapiro and the Trebletones. The tour included 3 nights at Palace of Culture Warsaw and obligatory visit to Aushwitz. The Whispers were the first rock 'n' roll group to play behind the 'Iron Curtain'!

17 Oct 1964 Loughborough, Loughborough College.
24 Oct 1964 Hull, Hull University.
25 Oct 1964 Coventry, Coventry Theatre (aka The Hippodrome). With The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Barron Knights, The Escorts, and The Cockneys.
1 Nov 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The Mansfields.
2 Nov 1964 Private Party.

5 Nov 1964 Swindon, Locarno. Supporting Herman's Hermits.

7 Nov 1964 Herne Bay.
13 Nov 1964 Redcar.
14 Nov 1964 Spennymoor.
19 Nov 1964 Cardiff, City Hall.

20 Nov 1964 Leeds, Leeds University.
21 Nov 1964 Bangor, Bangor University, Wales.
22 Nov 1964 Nottingham, Brittany's Rowing Club.

25 Nov 1964 London, Town Hall, Fulham.
26 Nov 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
29 Nov 1964 Mansfield, Palais.

11 Dec 1964 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
12 Dec 1964 London, Westfield College, Hampstead.
18 Dec 1964 Hoveton, Village Hall, Norfolk.
19 Dec 1964 Herne Bay.
26 Dec 1964 Swindon, Locarno.
31 Dec 1964 Uxbridge, Burtons.

 

1965

 

2 Jan 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.  

9 Jan 1965 Uxbrudge, Burtons.
22 Jan 1965 Leicester, Leicester College.
23 Jan 1965 Salisbury, City Hall. With The Four Tones.
24 Jan 1965 Mansfield, Palais.
28 Jan 1965 Nottingham, Cocked Hat, Aspley.
30 Jan 1965 Swindon, Locarno.
5 Feb 1965 Leeds, Leeds University
6 Feb 1965 Hunstanton, Sandringham Hotel.
10 Feb 1965 Weston-Super-Mare, Winter Gardens.
11 Feb 1965 Smethwick, Smethwick Baths.

12 Feb 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
14 Feb 1965 Hassocks, The Downs, West Sussex.
17 Feb 1965 Stevenage, Locarno.
20 Feb 1965 Hull, Hull University.
27 Feb 1965 London, Savoy, Catford and also a private party.

28 Feb 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With Hookey Walkers.
3 Mar 1965  Weston-Super-Mare, Winter Gardens.

6 Mar 1965 Leicester, Il Rondo. 

13 Mar 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
20 Mar 1965 Ramsay, Gaiety Ballroom. With The Rebounds.
25 Mar 1965 Hull, Training College.
27 Mar 1965 Herne Bay.
1 Apr 1965 RAF High Wycombe.
11 Apr 1965 Margate, Dreamland, Kent.

17 Apr 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The In Crowd.
23 Apr 1965 Exeter, Corn Exchange.

25 Apr 1965 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex. With The Jades.
30 Apr 1965 Axminster, Town Hall.
7 May 1965 Southampton, Southampton University.
9 May 1965 London, Empire Pool, Wembley. With The Animals, The Barron Knights, Manfred Mann, and Frankie Vaughan.
15 May 1965 Brighton, Top Rank.
22 May 1965 Harpenden, Public Hall.
25 May 1965 Leicester, Bell Hotel. 

28 May 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The Red Squares.
29 May 1965 Hull, Hull University. 

3 Jun 1965 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.

12 Jun 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
15 Jun 1965 Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth University.
18 Jun 1965 London, Goldhawk Social Club, Shepherd's Bush.
28 Jun 1965 Exeter, St Lukes College.
3 Jul 1965 Crawley, Ifield Grammar School, West Sussex.

9 Jul 1965 London, Glenlyn Ballroom, Forest Hill.
10 Jul 1965 Newbury, Shooting Lodge.
11 Jul 1965 Manchester, Princess Theatre Club, Chorlton.

11 Jul 1965 Manchester, Domino Club, Openshaw.
15 Jul 1965 Hull, Training College.

17 Jul 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. With The Rondos.
25 Jul 1965 London, White Lion, Edgware.
27 Jul 1965 High Wycombe, Town Hall.
29 Jul 1965 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.

8 Aug 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
10 Aug 1965 London, Bishops Park Theatre & Cafe.

10 Aug 1965 London, Cafe Des Artistes, Fulham.
14 Aug 1965 Aberystwyth, Kings Hall.
19 Aug 1965 Swindon, Locarno. With Lulu.

22 Aug 1965 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex. With The Five Aces.
28 Aug 1965 London, Town Park, Harlow.
29 Aug 1965 Skewen, Ritz Ballroom, Wales.
30 Aug 1965 Haverfordwest, Luciano, Wales.
4 Sep 1965 Lyme Regis, Marine Theatre.
10 Sep 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
19 Sep 1965 East Dereham, Tavern Club, Norfolk.

9 Oct 1965 Swindon, Locarno.
10 Oct 1965 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex.
15 Oct 1965 Exeter, Exeter Uni. With Bo Diddley.
16 Oct 1965 Kirkby in Ashfield, Festival Hall, Nottinghamshire.
18 Oct 1965 Bletchley
22 Oct 1965 London, Glenlyn Ballroom, Forest Hill.
23 Oct 1965 Brentwood, Keys Hall, Essex.
24 Oct 1965 London, Palais, Wimbledon.

28 Oct 1965 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. 

29 Oct 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
30 Oct 1965 Hull, Hull University. 
31 Oct 1965 Colchester, University of Essex.

2 Nov 1965 High Wycombe, Red Lion.
5 Nov 1965 Brookmans Park Golf Club, Hertfordshire.
7 Nov 1965 London, White Lion, Edgware.
13 Nov 1965 Halifax, Marlborough Hall.
18 Nov 1965 London, Caroline Club, Oxford Street.
19 Nov 1965 Torquay, 400 Ballroom. 

20 Nov 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

21 Nov 1965 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex.
24 Nov 1965 London, John Lewis, Oxford Street.
27 Nov 1965 Hitchin, Hermitage Ballroom.
28 Nov 1965 London, Starlite, Wembley.
1 Dec 1965 London, Fulham Town Hall, Fulham.
3 Dec 1965 Loughborough, Essoldo.
4 Dec 1965 London, Leyton Baths, Walthamstow.
5 Dec 1965 Mansfield, Palais.
9 Dec 1965 Hull, Hull College.
10 Dec 1965 London, John Lewis, Oxford Street.
11 Dec 1965 Eastbourne, Catacombs.
12 Dec 1965 London, Starlite, Wembley.
13 Dec 1965 Exeter, St Lukes College, Dorset.
15 Dec 1965 Aberystwyth, Kings Hall.
24 Dec 1965 Harpenden, Public Hall.
26 Dec 1965 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
28 Dec 1965 Basildon, Community Centre, Essex.
31 Dec 1965 Swindon, Locarno.

1966

1 Jan 1966 Margate, Dreamland Ballroom. Supported by The Epics. 

2 Jan 1966 Brighton, Florida Ballroom.
8 Jan 1966 Uxbrudge, Burtons.
13 Jan 1966 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.

14 Jan 1966 Sutton-in-Ashfield, Diamond.
15 Jan 1966 Leicester, Il Rondo.
17 Jan 1966 London, Caroline Club, Oxford Street.
21 Jan 1966 Lewes, Town Hall.
22 Jan 1966 Cambridge, Dorothy Ballroom.
23 Jan 1966 Taunton, Taunton Cricket Club.

28 Jan 1966 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

30 Jan 1966 Hassocks, Downs.

4 Feb 1966 London, White Lion, Edgware.
5 Feb 1966 Uxbrudge, Burtons.
9 Feb 1966 Stonehouse, Church Hall, Gloucestershire.
11 Feb 1966 Colchester, Colchester University.
12 Feb 1966 Exmouth, Rolle College.
14 Feb 1966 High Wycombe, High Wycombe College.
17 Feb 1966 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.
19 Feb 1966 Hitchin, Hermitage.
20 Feb 1966 Mansfield, Palais.
23 Feb 1966 Eastbourne.
25 Feb 1966 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

26 Feb 1966 Aberystwyth.
4 Mar 1966 Brighton, Corn Exchange.
5 Mar 1966 Colwyn Bay, Pier Pavilion. With The Mojos.

9 Mar 1966 Hull, Hull University.

11 Mar 1966 London, Edmonton.
12 Mar 1966 Brighton, Brighton College.
17 Mar 1966 Swindon, Locarno. Supported by The Troggs.

18 Mar 1966 London, Forest Hill.

19 Mar 1966 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

22 Mar 1966 Stourbridge, Town Hall.

24 Mar 1966 Kidderminster, Town Hall.
26 Mar 1966 Wrexham, Wrexham College.
27 Mar 1966 Bristol, Victoria Rooms.

31 Mar 1966 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.

1 Apr 1966 Penzance, Winter Gardens, Cornwall. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
2 Apr 1966 Weston-super-Mare, Winter Gardens.
3 Apr 1966 London, Wembley Arena Record Star Show. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Sandie Shaw, The Moody Blues, Georgie Fame, and Cliff Richard.
7 Apr 1966 Reigate, Currys Radio, Surrey.

8 Apr 1966 Nelson, Imperial Ballroom.
9 Apr 1966 Nantwich, Civic Hall, Cheshire.

11 Apr 1966 Wellington, Majestic, Somerset.
15 Apr 1966 Morecambe, Central Pier.

16 Apr 1966 Halifax, Marlborough Hall.
22 Apr 1966 Grimsby, Gaiety Ballroom.

23 Apr 1966 Bridlington, Royal Hall.

24 Apr 1966 Hassocks, Downs.

27 Apr 1966 Bristol, Corn Exchange.
29 Apr 1966 Hastings, Pier Ballroom. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
7 May 1966 Aberystwyth.
13 May 1966 Manchester, Princess Club.

13 May 1966 Manchester, Domino Club, Openshaw.
14 May 1966 Manchester, Oasis Club.
20 May 1966 Eastbourne, Continental.

21 May 1966 Ramsay, Gaiety Ballroom. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Endeavours, and The Mulberry Blues.

23 May 1966 Bath, Pavilion. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

24 May 1966 Malvern, Winter Gardens. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
25 May 1966 King's Lynn, Corn Exchange.
27 May 1966 Glastonbury.
1 Jun 1966 Southampton, Pier Pavillion.
4 Jun 1966 Ramsgate, Supreme.

10 Jun 1966 London, Palais, Wimbledon.
11 Jun 1966 Bury, Palais.
12Jun 1966 Morecambe.
17 Jun 1966 Colchester, Colchester University.
18 Jun 1966 Northampton, Maple Ballroom.
19 Jun 1966 Bedford, Conservative Club.

25 Jun 1966 Douglas, Isle of Man.
30 Jun 1966 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex.

1 Jul 1966 Rushton
3 Jul 1966 Torquay, Princess Theatre. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, and Billie Davies. Compere: Ray Cameron. 
9 Jul 1966 Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire.
10 Jul 1966 Manchester, Oasis Club.

10 Jul 1966 Warmingham Country Club.
14 Jul 1966 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex.
16 Jul 1966 Redruth, Flamingo.

17 Jul 1966 Torquay, Princess Theatre. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Emeralds, and Kim Davis & The Del Five, Compere: Keith Fordyce.
20 Jul 1966 Hemel Hempstead.
22 Jul 1966 Bath.
23 Jul 1966 Boston, Gliderdrome. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Action, The Ferry Boys, and James Royal Set.
24 Jul 1966 Great Yarmouth, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Koobas, Billie Davis, and The End. Compere: Ray Cameron.

27 Jul 1966 Stevenage, Locarno. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
30 Jul 1966 Manchester, New Century.
31 Jul 1966 Cromer, Olympia Ballroom. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Barry Lee Show.
6 Aug 1966 Wantage, Victoria Gallery.
7 Aug 1966 Sandown and Shanklin, Isle Of Wight.
8 Aug 1966 Cardiff.
12 Aug 1966 Perth, City Hall, Scotland.
13 Aug 1966 Carlisle, Market Hall.
14 Aug 1966 Preston, Top Rank.
19 Aug 1966 Brighton, Hotel Metropole, East Sussex. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With Weston Gavin, Graham Bond Organisation, Mike Stuart Span, and The Mercats.
20 Aug 1966 Leicester, Corn Exchange.
21 Aug 1966 Great Yarmouth, ABC.
24 Aug 1966 Stockon-on-Tees, Fiesta Ballroom.
25 Aug 1966 Oldham, Astoria.
26 Aug 1966 Hornsea, Floral Hall.

27 Aug 1966 Llanelli, Glen Ballroom.

28 Aug 1966 Hassocks, The Downs Motel, West Sussex.
4 Sep 1966 One week doubling Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Cavendish and Sunderland, Wetheralls. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
14 Sep 1966 Stourbridge, Town Hall. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

15 Sep 1966 Burnley, Locarno.
17 Sep 1966 Manchester, Oasis Club.

17 Sep 1966 Warmingham Country Club.

18 Sep 1966 One week doubling Darlington, La Bamba and Middlesbrough, Marimba. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

30 Sep 1966 Port Stewart, Strand Ballroom, Northern Ireland.
1 Oct 1966 Bray, Arcadia.
2 Oct 1966 Drogheda, Abbey, Ireland. 

2 Oct 1966 Dublin, TV Club, Ireland.
6 Oct 1966 Ashton-under-Lyne, Palais.
7 Oct 1966 Grimsby, Gaiety Ballroom.
8 Oct 1966 Folkstone, Leas Cliff Hall.
10 Oct 1966 Streatham, PA Silver Blades.

 

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The Hollies / Small Faces Tour

 

15 Oct 1966 Aldershot, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
16 Oct 1966 London, ABC, Romford. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
18 Oct 1966 Cheltenham, Odeon. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

19 Oct 1966 Cardiff, Capitol. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
20 Oct 1966 Taunton, Gaumont. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
21 Oct 1966 Wolverhampton, Gaumont. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

22 Oct 1966 Peterborough, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
23 Oct 1966 Hull, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
24 Oct 1966 Ipswich, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
26 Oct 1966 Northampton, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
27 Oct 1966 Cambridge, ABC Regal. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows - 6.15pm & 8.30pm.
28 Oct 1966 Lincoln, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

29 Oct 1966 Chester, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

30 Oct 1966 Coventry, Coventry Theatre. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
1 Nov 1966 Worcester, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
2 Nov 1966 Wigan, ABC. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
3 Nov 1966 Manchester, Odeon. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Nov 1966 Leeds, Odeon. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
5 Nov 1966 Sheffield, City Hall. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.
6 Nov 1966 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, City Hall. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. Supporting The Hollies and The Small Faces. With Paul Jones, Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers, and The Nashville Teens. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows.

 

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18 Nov 1966 Diss, Corn Hall, Norfolk.
19 Nov 1966 Ramsay, Gaiety Ballroom. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Original Dyaks.
20 Nov 1966 Rotherham, Clifton Hall.

25 Nov 1966 High Wycombe, High Wycombe College.
26 Nov 1966 Birmingham, Plaza, Handsworth. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.
27 Nov 1966 One week doubling Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Dolce Vita and South Shields, Latino. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan.

9 Dec 1966 Coalville, Grand Ballroom, Leicestershire.
10 Dec 1966 Barnsley, Civic Hall.
11 Dec 1966 Kettering, Working Mens Club.
13 Dec 1966 Southampton, Clarence Pier.
16 Dec 1966 Shrewsbury
17 Dec 1966 Weston-super-Mare, Winter Gardens.

18 Dec 1966 Manchester, Belle Vue. 

23 Dec 1966 Brighton, Top Rank Suite. With Syd Dean and His Music.
24 Dec 1966 Harpenden, Public Hall.

26 Dec 1966 Brentwood, Keys Hall, Essex.

30 Dec 1966 Nottingham, Dungeon Club. 

31 Dec 1966 London, Hilton, Park Lane. With Tom Jones.

 

1967

 

7 Jan 1967 Nottingham, Beachcomber.
14 Jan 1967 Stoke-On-Trent, The Place, Hanley, Staffordshire.

18 Jan 1967 Stonehaven, Church Hall.

19 Jan 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
20 Jan 1967 London, Phillipa Fawcett College, Streatham.
21 Jan 1967 Lewes, Town Hall.
27 Jan 1967 Hereford, Hereford Training College.
28 Jan 1967 Leeds, Leeds Training College.
4 Feb 1967 Colchester, Colchester University.

5 Feb 1967 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

12 Feb 1967 Manchester, Oasis Club.

18 Feb 1967 London, Bal Tabarin, Bromley.

23 Feb 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
24 Feb 1967 Nottingham, Dancing Slipper.
25 Feb 1967 Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth University.

 

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Roy Orbison / Small Faces / Paul and Barry Ryan Tour

 

 

 

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3 Mar 1967 London, Astoria, Finsbury Park. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., and The Jeff Beck Group. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
4 Mar 1967 Exeter, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

5 Mar 1967 Plymouth, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
7 Mar 1967 Hadleigh, Kingsway. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
8 Mar 1967 Birmingham, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
9 Mar 1967 Bolton, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

10 Mar 1967 Manchester, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
11 Mar 1967 Chesterfield, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
12 Mar 1967 Liverpool, Empire Theatre. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
15 Mar 1967 Luton, Ritz, Bedfordshire. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

16 Mar 1967 Southampton, Gaumont. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
17 Mar 1967 London, Granada, Tooting. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
18 Mar 1967 Wolverhampton, Gaumont. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
19 Mar 1967 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, City Hall. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
20 Mar 1967 Edinburgh, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
21 Mar 1967 Glasgow, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
22 Mar 1967 Carlisle, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
23 Mar 1967 Leeds, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
24 Mar 1967 Doncaster, Gaumont. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
25 Mar 1967 Lincoln, ABC. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
26 Mar 1967 Coventry, Coventry Theatre (aka The Hippodrome). Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
27 Mar 1967 Blackpool, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
29 Mar 1967 Cardiff, Capital. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
30 Mar 1967 Bristol, Colston Hall. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
31 Mar 1967 Cheltenham, Odeon. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
1 Apr 1967 Bournemouth, Winter Gardens. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
2 Apr 1967 Leicester, De Montford Hall. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Apr 1967 Ipswich, Gaumont. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
6 Apr 1967 Slough, Adelphi. Supporting Roy Orbison, and The Small Faces. Backing Paul and Barry Ryan. With The Settlers, Sonny Childe and the T.N.T., The Jeff Beck Group (Jeff Beck Group were billed but did not play), and P.P. Arnold. Compere: Ray Cameron. Two shows. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

7 Apr 1967 Aldershot, ABC.
9 Apr 1967 Romford, ABC

 

These last two dates may have been cancelled.

End of tour. The Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart pulled out after the first night to be replaced by P P Arnold.

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13 Apr 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Supported by Eddie Singh and the West Indian Tornados. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
15 Apr 1967 Lewes, Town Hall. With Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers featuring Terry Reid, and The Beachcombers. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
16 Apr 1967 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.
18 Apr 1967 Recording Lansdowne Studios
19 Apr 1967 Stonehouse, Church Hall, Gloucestershire
20 Apr 1967 RAF St.Athan.
21 Apr 1967 Bristol, Discotheque.
22 Apr 1967 Exeter, St.Georges Hall.

23 Apr 1967 Taunton, Khyber Club.

29 Apr 1967 London, St Mark & St John, Chelsea. 

5 May 1967 Brighton, Top Rank.

6 May 1967 Hereford, Hereford Teachers Training College.

25 May 1967 Due to play Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex but had to pull out and were replace by The Camp.
1 Jun 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.
3 Jun 1967 Winchester, St George's College.

20 Jul 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

30 Jul 1967 Nottingham, Dungeon Club.

24 Aug 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. With Precisely This. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

28 Aug 1967 Hastings, Hastings Stadium. Supporting The Kinks. With Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band, Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Winston's Fumbs, and Hip Hooray Band.

27 Oct 1967 Brighton, Top Rank Suite. With Syd Dean and His Music. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

20 Dec 1967 Brighton, Top Rank Suite. With Syd Dean and His Music. Billed as The Robb Storme Group.

 

Known Gigs as Orange Bicycle

30 Sep 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as Robb Storme and the Orange Bicycle.

9 Nov 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. With The Switch. Billed as Robb Storme and Orange Bicycle.

21 Dec 1967 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as Robb Storme and the Orange Bicycle.

30 Jan 1969 Haywards Heath, The Red Balloon Club, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as Orange Bicycle with Robb Storme.

6 Mar 1969 Haywards Heath, The Red Balloon Club, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as Orange Bicycle.

10 Apr 1969 Haywards Heath, The Pilgrim, West Sussex. Billed as Orange Bicycle with Robb Storme.