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The Eyes

Town of Origin: London
Year Formed: 1964 (as the Eyes)

Members

Terry Nolder - vocals
Phil Heatley - guitar
Chris Lovegrove - lead guitar
Barry Allchin - bass guitar
Brian Corcoran - drums

The Eyes were formed out of the band The Renegades, who with the addition of a vocalist were known as Gerry and the Hartbeats.

UK Singles

The Hullabaloos

Town of Origin: Hull
Year Formed: 1960 (as Ricky Knight and the Crusaders), 1964 (as the Hullabaloos)

Members

Ricky Knight - vocals, rhythm guitar
Geoffrey Mortimer - bass guitar, vocals
Harry Dunn - drums
Andy Woonton - lead guitar, vocals

Mick Wayne - vocals, rhythm guitar (sometimes lead)

The Hullabaloos were formerly known as Ricky Knight and The Crusaders.

For more information on the Hullabaloos go to their official website here.

Danny and the Dominators

Town of Origin:
Year Formed:

Members

Barry Leah - vocals
Jak Litherland - lead guitar
Dave Robinson - bass guitar
Ken Curran - drums

The Gremlins

Town of Origin:
Year Formed:

Members

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Recorded for the Oak label in 1966.

UK Singles

1966 High Time Baby                              Oak RGJ 155

The Ashantis

Town of Origin: Stafford (or Penkridge)
Year Formed: Mid 1960s

Members

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The Ashantis were a schoolboy group who were reported to have been from both Stafford and nearby Penkridge.
















Known Gigs

Friday 8th Jan 1965         Stafford. Assembly Rooms. Area Beat Competition.Unplaced in the competition.
                                                                                Other entrants included  The Stoneagers, Barry and the Ravens and The Barracudas.
Saturday 9th Jan 1965     Stafford. Queensville Football Club.
Thursday 4th Feb 1965    Stafford. Borough Hall. Mod Ball. Also on the bill were The Motives, The Jalesquares, The Kapitals, The Ravens
                                                                                      and The Vigilanties.

The Hickory Stix

Town of Origin: Stafford
Year Formed:

Members


Recorded two songs on the Oak label.

UK Singles

196? Feeling Blue/Hello My Darling                    Oak RGJ 149


Known Gigs

Thursday 4th Feb 1965       Stafford, North End Working Men's Club. Supported by Barry and the Ravens.
Thursday 11th Feb 1965     Stafford, Stafford College.