The Memphis Cut-Outs

Members

Neville 'Noddy' Holder - lead guitar, vocals
Phil Burnell - rhythm guitar
Pete Bickley - bass guitar
Gerry Kibble - drums

Terry Taylor - saxophone

Formed in Walsall, West Midlands.
Formerly known as The Phantoms.
Later became Steve Brett's new version of The Mavericks in late 1964.
Recorded several singles as Steve Brett and the Mavericks.
Noddy Holder was later to find fame in Slade.

The Phantoms

Members

Neville 'Noddy' Holder - lead guitar, vocals
Phil Burnell - rhythm guitar
Kenny Holland - bass guitar
Mick Aulton - drums

Pete Bickley - bass guitar
Gerry Kibble - drums

Formed in Walsall, West Midlands in the early 1960s.
A school group.
Later changed their name to The Memphis Cut-Outs and turned professional.
Noddy Holder was later in Steve Brett and the Mavericks, and Slade.

The Jaguars

Members

Tony Hawkins - rhythm guitar, vocals
Eric Thacker - lead guitar
Dennis Shaw - bass guitar
Keith Nolan - drums (Died: ?)

Sue Carr - vocals

Formed in Bloxwich, Walsall while still at T. P. Riley Comprehensive School in 1963.
Managed by Mr. R. Hawkins, Tony Hawkins father.
Appeared on the local television show 'Up and Doing' in 1963 with their vocalist Sue Carr.
Sue Carr was the vocalist for the group for a few months in 1963.
Made a private record of an original song 'Teenage Prayer' at Hollick and Taylor Studios in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Disbanded in 1966.

Known Gigs

26 Oct 1963 Walsall, Blakenall Congregational Church Hall, Chantry Avenue West.
23 Nov 1963 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths Assembly Hall. With Johnny West and the Sunsets.
27 Dec 1963 Walsall, The Mount School, Glebe Street.
29 Feb 1964 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths. With The Berries.
10 Apr 1964 Walsall, The Mount School, Glebe Street.
13 Apr 1964 Walsall, St. Paul's Hall, Hatherton Road.
17 Oct 1964 Bloxwich, Bloxwich Baths Assenbly Hall. Supporting Vince Eager and the Hi-Fi's.
29 Jan 1965 Walsall, Town Hall. With The Len Jeffs Orchestra. The Starlight Ball.

Ronnie King and the Redcaps

Members

Ronnie Brown - lead vocals
Dave Walker - guitar, harmonica, vocals
Mick Walker - bass guitar, vocals
Mac Broadhurst - saxophone
Roy Brown - lead guitar
Jimmy Richards - drums

Walsall, West Midlands in 1961.
Roy and Ronnie Brown were brothers.
Dave and Mick Walker were twins.
When Ronnie left they became The Redcaps.

The Redcaps

Members

Dave Walker - lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
Mick Walker - bass guitar, vocals
Mac Broadhurst - saxophone
Roy Brown - lead guitar
Jimmy Richards - drums

Alan Morley - drums
Mick Blythe - lead guitar

Formed in Walsall, West Midlands in 1961 as Ronnie King and the Redcaps, with Roy's brother Ronnie Brown on lead vocals.
Turned professional in 1962.
Played the American Army Bases in Fontenet, France in 1962.
In 1964 Roy Brown left and was replaced by Mick Blythe and Jimmy Richards left and was replaced by Alan Morley.

UK Singles

1963 Shout/Little Things You Do                                                                                    Decca F 11716
1963 Talkin' About You/Come On Girl                                                                           Decca F 11789
1964 Mighty Fine Girl/Funny Things                                                                              Decca F 11903

Johnny Tremain and the Liberties

Members





Formed in Walsall, Staffordshire.


Known Gigs

30 Dec 1963 Bloxwich, Baths Hall. With Johnny Deen and the Shakes.

7 March 1964 Coventry, Matrix Hall. Supporting Shane Fenton and the Fentones. With The Mighty Avengers.